Job Description

Company Description

SAMPOERNA ACADEMY

Our teaching philosophy encourages students to inquire, explore, innovate and communicate, providing vital skills required for leadership in Indonesia and abroad. Coupled with internationally-recognized academic credentials, we are equipping our students to compete and succeed at every stage of life. With the advent of the information age available at our finger-tips, our job as a school is to teach our students “to learn how to learn”.

Drawing from the world’s best curricula and American-based STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) methodologies, we are equipping our students with global exposure and an internationally-recognized academic qualification.

Our environment was created to encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration. Moreover, our integration of communication, multiple language proficiency, and collaboration in team projects set us apart from most other schools in ASEAN.

Vision

Sampoerna Academy graduates will assume leadership roles in a global society by being creative, passionate, life-long learners who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world and who care deeply for their fellow men and the environment.

Mission

The mission of Sampoerna Academy is to provide a safe, caring, and collaborative learning environment that is of the highest quality and meets global expectations for student achievement and character development. Our educational foundation is student-centered with a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) which enables students to become mature, confident global citizens with a strong sense of purpose. Our end goal is to prepare students for tertiary education and to make them work-ready and world-ready.

Core Beliefs

• Academically, we prioritize the development of cognitive skills and communication skills over rote memorization because we believe that more than acquiring facts, students must be able to apply their knowledge in real situations.
• We seek opportunities to engage all stakeholders to play a part in the success of our students.
• We maintain a strong Asian cultural value system that celebrates social harmony, order, and respect.
• STEAM competency will differentiate our students from those attending other schools.
• Our learning spaces are a platform for hands-on activities, exploration, inquiry and the creation of knowledge and dialogue.

Job Description

• To provide direction, supervision and care for staff appointed to teach, which is consistent with the Sampoerna Academy Philosophy Statement and Statement of Teaching and Learning (STEAM).
• To effectively lead a culture of learning among the students which is consistent with the school’s mission and philosophy of education (a holistic education) and the Statement of Teaching and Learning adopted by the school.
• To work collaboratively with the Heads of Curriculum, Head of Studies Junior School, Head of Studies Middle Years of Schooling, and Head of Studies Senior School to ensure that learning programs and assessment are in line with the school’s strategic directions and STEAM curriculum framework.
• Supervises school programs throughout Sampoerna Academy Campus (SA).
• Coordinates with Curriculum Head and assessment development, implementation, and revision.
• Oversees the selection of textbooks, resources, and instructional materials for the program.
• Provides regular school-based instructional supervision to ensure alignment of written and taught curriculum and consistent practices.
• Assists the human resources department and Director of Schools with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for related teaching positions as requested.
• Works collaboratively with other instructional supervisors to develop and conduct division-wide staff development for instructional staff.
• Assists in preparing the program’s budget.
• Coordinates meetings with other content specialists, teachers, administrators’ other central office personnel to disseminate information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field.
• Represents the school division in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Lead Instructional Audits and Academic Reviews as requested.
• Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools or other superiors.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• To provide direction, supervision and care for staff appointed to teach, which is consistent with the Sampoerna Academy Philosophy Statement and Statement of Teaching and Learning (STEAM).
• To effectively lead a culture of learning among the students which is consistent with the school’s mission and philosophy of education (a holistic education) and the Statement of Teaching and Learning adopted by the school.
• To work collaboratively with the Heads of Curriculum, Head of Studies Junior School, Head of Studies Middle Years of Schooling, and Head of Studies Senior School to ensure that learning programs and assessment are in line with the school’s strategic directions and STEAM curriculum framework.
• Supervises school programs throughout Sampoerna Academy Campus (SA).
• Coordinates with Curriculum Head and assessment development, implementation, and revision.
• Oversees the selection of textbooks, resources, and instructional materials for the program.
• Provides regular school-based instructional supervision to ensure alignment of written and taught curriculum and consistent practices.
• Assists the human resources department and Director of Schools with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for related teaching positions as requested.
• Works collaboratively with other instructional supervisors to develop and conduct division-wide staff development for instructional staff.
• Assists in preparing the program’s budget.
• Coordinates meetings with other content specialists, teachers, administrators’ other central office personnel to disseminate information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field.
• Represents the school division in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Lead Instructional Audits and Academic Reviews as requested.
• Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Schools or other superiors.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Faculty of Education/ Preferred Core subjects Math, English, Science; Elementary Education and Master of Education Psychology/Administration/Leadership etc.
• At least 3 years of Leadership experience in International Schools (Campus Principal)
• Five years of experience teaching in K-12 schools with a minimum of three years working in a leadership capacity with curriculum, instruction, and assessment across instructional levels
• Experience in Science (STEAM) areas is preferred Knowledge of Cambridge/IB Curriculum - exposure to STEAM curriculum is preferred with minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the SSS.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the SSS.
• Ability to organize special programs for the SSS.
• Ability to bring new methodology and technologies and adopt them for teaching and learning.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving
• Excellent people skills
• Strong team player and standing alone / independent / Self-driven
• Good Leadership and Managerial skill to lead/manage staff
• Possess high levels of Integrity
• Have business acumen and a global mindset
• Seasoned Leadership with results-oriented mindset
• Ability to build talent pipeline and sizing up people

Additional Information

For placement in Jakarta, BSD, and Surabaya. Please state your preference of placement within your application letter. Thank you.