Headmaster (School Principal)

Geekhunter; Depok; On-site; IDR 333.444.000 - 500.167.000; Full time

Job summary

An education institution is seeking a Headmaster to lead the establishment of a new senior high school in Depok, Indonesia. The role requires proven experience in school management and a strong understanding of international-standard education. Responsibilities include strategic planning, recruiting the leadership team, and overseeing operational setups to ensure a successful launch in 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Headmaster, Principal, or School Director in a reputable school.
• Key role in school setup or expansion projects for senior high school.
• Strong understanding of international-standard education.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall strategic planning and execution of the school’s establishment.
• Design the school structure and recruit the initial leadership team.
• Oversee all academic and operational setup of the school.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Organizational design

School setup experience

Curriculum implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Education or Management

Job description

The Headmaster will function as the School CEO (Senior High School), leading the full setup of the new school — including organizational design, building the initial leadership team, defining and executing strategic plans, and ensuring the school is fully prepared for its first student intake in 2027.

The academic philosophy and model will follow the approach used in the existing institution, while this role focuses on execution, localization, and measurable outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

Lead overall strategic planning and execution of the school’s establishment from pre-opening to launch.

Design the school structure and recruit theb>initial leadership team (e.g., Head of Curriculum, Head of Admission, Operations Lead, teachers, and key functional roles).

Oversee all academic and operational setup, ensuring quality, readiness, and compliance with the school'sstandards and national regulations.

Implement the curriculum and systems, making contextual adjustments for Depok where needed.

Drive the student recruitment and admission strategy to achieve the first intake target before the 2027 opening.

Manage budgets, resources, vendor coordination, and facility readiness.

Provide regular progress updates and recommendations directly to the Founder.

Profile Requirements

Proven experience as Headmaster, Principal, or School Director in a reputable national-plus or international school.

Has led or played a key role in school setup or expansion projects (senior high school)

Strong understanding of international-standard education (Cambridge, IB, or inquiry/project-based learning).

Excellent leadership, organizational, and strategic execution skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset: able to plan strategically and execute hands-on.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education or Management preferred.

Success Indicators

Clear strategic plan and initial leadership team in place before end of 2026.

Academic, operational, and facility setup completed on schedule.

Student intake target achieved before mid-2027.

Smooth opening of the school with full alignment to current standards.