Primary School Principal - Jambi

Kinderfield; Jambi; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 340,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinderfield in Jambi, Sumatra invites applications for a primary school principal to lead the school's vision and nurture holistic student growth. The role focuses on strong curriculum oversight, community engagement, and efficient resource management within a nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, English and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency, and a collaborative approach to drive school improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from a reputable university.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience at the primary school level.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., Principal, Vice Principal, Coordinator, or Head of Subject).
• Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Highly motivated, with a strong sense of ownership, empathy, and passion for education.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong systems-thinking ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Effective team leader with strong collaboration skills.
• Proficient in ICT & Educational Technology (Google Workspace & Teaching - learning apps).
• Willing to be placed in Jambi, Sumatra.
• Having a Responsible to Life attitude.

Responsibilities

• Implement the school’s vision and mission across all aspects of school operations.
• Foster a positive school culture that supports the holistic development of students, including academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical growth.
• Develop and oversee the primary school improvement plan, including budgeting, compliance, and effective resource management.
• Monitor and supervise coordinators in executing school plans, programs, curriculum, and events.
• Ensure a safe, secure, nurturing, and healthy learning environment for all students.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents through proactive communication, effective grievance handling, and engagement initiatives.
• Stay up to date with professional development and educational best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication with parents

ICT & EdTech

English proficiency

Bahasa Indonesia proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Tools

Google Workspace

Teaching - learning apps

Job description

We're looking for a professional to be our primary school principal in Jambi, Sumatra Island.

Responsibilities :

Implement the school’s vision and mission across all aspects of school operations

Foster a positive school culture that supports the holistic development of students, including academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical growth

Develop and oversee the primary school improvement plan, including budgeting, compliance, and effective resource management

Monitor and supervise coordinators in executing school plans, programs, curriculum, and events

Ensure a safe, secure, nurturing, and healthy learning environment for all students

Build and maintain strong relationships with parents through proactive communication, effective grievance handling, and engagement initiatives

Stay up to date with professional development and educational best practices

Qualifications :

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field from a reputable university

At least 3 years of teaching experience at the primary school level

Minimum 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., Principal, Vice Principal, Coordinator, or Head of Subject)

Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia

Highly motivated, with a strong sense of ownership, empathy, and passion for education

Strong leadership and decision-making skills

Analytical mindset with strong systems-thinking ability

Excellent interpersonal skills when working with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider community

Effective team leader with strong collaboration skills

Proficient in ICT & Educational Technology (Google Workspace & Teaching - learning apps)

Willing to be placed in Jambi, Sumatra

• Having a Responsible to Life attitude