Secondary Principal

Yay Sekolah Kristen Kanaan; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 700,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Yay Sekolah Kristen Kanaan in Jakarta is seeking a visionary leader to oversee the Secondary School, shaping strategy, culture, and performance across academics and operations in a bilingual setting.

You will build a high-performing team, translate strategic plans into measurable on-ground action, coach teachers, and foster a disciplined, collaborative culture aligned to our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education or related field.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience (Coordinator/Vice Principal/Principal).
• English proficiency minimum active intermediate level (spoken & written).
• Demonstrated ability in execution, coaching, decision-making, and team management.
• Results-driven, consistent, and able to work within defined targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full academic and operational management of the Secondary School with measurable standards.
• Build, develop, and consistently evaluate the performance of teachers and staff.
• Foster a disciplined, collaborative, and results-oriented work culture.
• Identify improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of meaningful change.
• Drive the school's progression toward bilingual learning standards.
• Build strategic communication bridges between parents, the team, and senior management.
• Translate strategic plans into concrete, measurable execution on the ground.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Execution

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education or related field

Job description

We're looking for a visionary, results-driven leader ready to take on a strategic role in shaping the future of our growing Secondary School unit. This is more than an administrative position it's an opportunity to build a high-performing team, strengthen school culture, and lead a meaningful transformation toward a sustainable bilingual learning environment.

If you thrive on developing people, driving measurable outcomes, and making a real impact in education this role was made for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full academic and operational management of the Secondary School with measurable standards

Build, develop, and consistently evaluate the performance of teachers and staff

Foster a disciplined, collaborative, and results-oriented work culture

Identify improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of meaningful change

Drive the school's progression toward bilingual learning standards

Build strategic communication bridges between parents, the team, and senior management

Translate strategic plans into concrete, measurable execution on the ground

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education or a related field

3–5 years of leadership experience (Coordinator/Vice Principal/Principal)

English proficiency minimum active intermediate level (spoken & written)

Demonstrated ability in execution, coaching, decision-making, and team management

Results-driven, consistent, and able to work within defined targets

High integrity and emotional maturity in leading a team

Nice to Have

Experience in bilingual or international school settings

Proven track record in school or unit development/transformation

Adaptive, open, and team-growth-oriented leadership style

Why Join Us?

Progressive, international learning environment

Collaborative, tech-enabled teaching culture