Head of Upper School

Green School Bali; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 1,252,236,000 - 1,967,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Green School Bali is seeking an experienced educational leader to head the Upper School (Middle & High School) in Bali, Indonesia. You will champion regenerative education, nurture collaboration and wellbeing, and inspire educators and students to create positive change.

You will lead day-to-day operations, oversee learning programs, wellbeing, budgeting, and people management, reporting to the Head of Campus. Fluency in English and a passion for nature are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in regenerative education within a High School and/or Middle School setting.
• Background in schools reimagining what education can be.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families and educators.
• Experience building or working within a strong academic program.
• Minimum 5 years of proven school leadership and management experience.
• Culturally aware communicator who builds trust with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage school operations, budgets and projects while contributing to strategic planning.
• Adaptable, reflective leader with strong English communication and a connection to nature.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Upper School and participate in the Green School Executive Committee.
• Oversee development and improvement of regenerative learning programs, promoting innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee student wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral care.
• Manage the Upper School budget and resources with sustainable procurement in mind.
• Collaborate with Admissions/Marketing to promote the Upper School and engage families.
• Recruit, develop and guide Upper School faculty and staff to foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Regenerative education

Educational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

People management

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Location: Green School Bali, Indonesia Department: Upper School (Middle School & High School) Reports to: Head of Campus Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026 Start Date: 1 August 2027

Are you an inspiring educational leader who believes schools can empower students to shape a better future?

We are looking for someone with experience in regenerative education, a background in progressive schools that are reimagining what education can be, and a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and lead meaningful, high-quality academic programs.

As a key member of our whole-school leadership team, you will champion meaningful learning, nurture a culture of collaboration and wellbeing, and inspire educators and students to create positive change through regenerative education.

What You Will Do

• School Community: Lead the day-to-day operations of the Upper School, fostering a caring and collaborative learning community. Build strong relationships with students, families, and educators while contributing to whole-school leadership as a member of the Green School Executive Committee (GSEC).
• Learning Program: Lead the development and continuous improvement of rigorous, meaningful, and regenerative learning programs, promoting educational innovation, professional learning, and collaboration among educators.
• Pastoral Care: Oversee student wellbeing and pastoral care, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment while upholding the school's safeguarding and child protection commitments.
• Finance: Manage the Upper School budget and resources, ensuring responsible financial planning aligned with school priorities and sustainable procurement practices.
• Marketing & Admissions: Collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing Team to promote the Upper School, support admissions decisions, and engage with prospective families and the wider community.
• People Management & Guidance: Lead and develop Upper School faculty and staff through recruitment, performance management, professional development, and a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced educational leader who shares Green School Bali's commitment to progressive and regenerative education.

These are must haves:

• Experience in regenerative education, within a High School and/or Middle School setting.
• A background in schools that are reimagining what education can be.
• A demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students.
• Experience building or working within a strong academic program.
• Minimum 5 years of proven school leadership and management experience, with a strong track record in leading teams, developing educators, and fostering a collaborative school culture.
• A culturally aware and effective communicator who builds trust with educators, families, and internal and external stakeholders, and navigates complex issues through thoughtful, solutions-focused approaches.
• Proven ability to manage school operations, budgets, and projects while contributing to whole-school strategic planning and decision-making.
• An adaptable and reflective leader with excellent English communication and organisational skills, integrity, sound judgment, and a genuine connection to nature. Able to make independent decisions while valuing collaboration and continuous learning.

Other Requirements (International Position – Indonesian Work Permit Requirements)

The successful candidate must meet the applicable Indonesian legal and immigration requirements, including:

• A Master's degree in Education or a relevant field, with at least 5 years of school leadership experience.
• Ability to meet applicable medical and health requirements.
• Satisfactory criminal record and child protection background checks.
• Ability to provide original or authenticated academic qualifications and relevant certifications.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain the required Indonesian work visa and stay permit.
• Willingness to learn and communicate in Bahasa Indonesia.

Why Green School Bali?

At Green School Bali, leadership is about more than managing a school. It is about shaping a learning community, challenging conventional thinking, and helping redefine what education can be.

You will work alongside passionate educators and professionals, helping shape meaningful learning experiences, develop our people, and advance our mission of educating for a regenerative future.

If you believe education has the power to inspire positive change and shape a thriving future, we would love to hear from you.

Our Core Commitment to Child Protection

Please refer to our Student Safeguarding Policy through the following link:

https://bali.greenschool.org/safeguarding/

Green School Bali is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices, which are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks, successful references, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Indonesian law.

Green School Bali is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable.

Green School Bali will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.

Green School Bali strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the mission and its community.

Thank you for your interest in Green School Bali