Deputy Head of Primary and Pastoral Care - Jakarta, Indonesia - August 2026

Edvectus Ltd; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An international schools group is seeking a Deputy Head of Primary and Pastoral Care for a new campus in Jakarta. This role offers a competitive salary of IND 95,000,000 per month and a chance to implement innovative educational practices. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Education and at least 5 years of primary teaching experience, along with fluency in English and a passion for improving learning outcomes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic and supportive community

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a primary educational setting post-qualification.
• Commitment to all aspects of the school programme including extracurricular activities.
• A clear educational vision for the Mandarin programme.

Responsibilities

• Develop and provide outstanding educational experiences for young children.
• Implement a progressive curriculum balancing UK education standards with local context.

Skills

Fluency in English

Cultural sensitivity

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative spirit

Innovative educational practices

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Certified in teaching with focus on Primary Education

Job description

Deputy Head of Primary and Pastoral Care

August 2026

Brand new campus for a well-known and respected international schools group

A competitive salary from about IND 95,000,000 a month plus stipend and package with comprehensive benefits

A chance to be part of a prestigious, world-class educational institution

Professional development opportunities in international and multicultural education

A dynamic and supportive community of educators and staff

Very low cost of living and high savings potential

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Deputy Head of Primary and Pastoral Care to become a part of the founding team for a brand new international school in the Greater Jakarta area. This is a unique opportunity to develop and provide outstanding educational experiences for young children, implementing a progressive curriculum that balances the high standards of UK education with the local context of Jakarta.

The school will open to Early Years and Primary students in August 2026 and will be set in a well-resourced, purpose-built campus that will allow the school to grow into a full Early Years, Primary and Secondary school. They aim to be the leading and most inspirational education provider in Jakarta.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in Education, specializing in Primary Education.
• Certified in teaching, with a focus on the Primary Education Framework
• At least 5 years of experience in a primary educational setting post-qualification.
• Fluency in English, with excellent communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in Jakarta.
• A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for innovative educational practices.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES, ATTRIBUTES, VALUES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Commitment to supporting all aspects of the school programme including extracurricular activities and contribution to school community
• Have a clear educational vision for the Mandarin programme based on evidence and experience
• Be absolutely passionate about improving learning and teaching, children, and pedagogy in the Primary School
• A determined advocate for language acquisition
• Be pupil focused – students are the at the heart of everything we do
• Intrinsically motivated and inspired to create a world-class learning environment
• Action and outcome focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Show educational entrepreneurship – solve problems and innovate
• Professional generosity to develop others
• Manage time effectively and prioritise in a busy organisation
• Rise to challenges and be flexible
• Resilience
• Culturally respectful
• Community minded

Please ask your Edvectus contact for the full job description and for details of how to apply.