Head of School, Indonesia (Ref#066)

Adilstone Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 450.000.000 - 550.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Indonesia seeks a visionary Head of School to lead a diverse team dedicated to nurturing the academic and cultural growth of international students. This role involves strategic leadership, personnel management, and fostering relationships with the community and government. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background, experience in American curriculum administration, and a commitment to cross-cultural service. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will shape the future of education for expatriate families, ensuring a Christ-centered approach to learning and development.

Qualifications

• MA or higher in Education required with experience in American curriculum.
• Experience in school administration and cross-cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school personnel, ensuring effective recruitment and support.
• Oversee curriculum development and maintain school improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with the community and manage school finances.

Skills

Personnel Management

Leadership and Organizational Management

Curriculum Development

School/Government Relations

Supervision and Evaluation

Cross-Cultural Communication

Education

MA in Education or higher

Tools

Carver Model of Policy Governance

Job description

Head of School (HoS)

The Head of School (HoS) leads teams of teachers and support staff to educate the children of international families primarily in an English-speaking environment, aiming to develop academic competence, maturity, and cultural sensitivity in a Christ-centered environment at an affordable cost. As the CEO, this role reports to the School Board and is accountable for implementing the mission of the school as defined in the Board policies. The Head of School is the “face” of the school, representing the school to the Indonesian government, the local Indonesian community, the school staff, students, and their families.

Founded to serve the families of expatriates living in Indonesia, this school is a K-12 boarding and day school with an enrollment of approximately 230 students from many countries and backgrounds. The school is located in a beautiful, semi-rural area close to the center of a major central region of Indonesia.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• MA or higher in the field of Education required
• Experience and training as school administrator in an American curriculum context
• Experience with or ability to learn and operate within the Carver Model of Policy Governance
• International and cross-cultural Christian service experience
• Native speaker of English
• Achievement of Indonesian language competency within 2 years of employment
• Under the age of 55 years (This is an Indonesian immigration criteria for a work visa.)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Personnel Management (Recruitment, Orientation, Member Care...)
• Head of School/Board Linkage
• Supervision and Evaluation (administrators, teachers, dorms, support staff)
• Leadership and Organizational Management (Communications, Admissions, Supporting other Administrators, Policy and Procedure Development, Accreditation Process...)
• School/Government Relations and Legal Documentation
• School/Community Relations
• Staff Development (assisted by administrators)
• Curriculum Development and Teaching (assisted by administrators)
• School Improvement (assisted by school committees)
• School Finance and Budgeting (in cooperation with Management Advisor)
• School Facility Management and Teacher Housing (most delegated to Facilities Manager)