Head of Upper School

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.

Our School

Located in Sibang Kaja, Bali, Green School Bali is a progressive international school committed to reimagining education for a sustainable and regenerative future.

Our unique, wall-less campus, surrounded by nature, provides an inspiring environment where learning extends beyond the classroom. Our diverse community brings together approximately 460 students, 103 faculty members, and 128 support staff, united by a shared commitment to making a positive difference.

At Green School Bali, we believe education should go beyond sustaining the world to restoring and regenerating it. Through meaningful, real-world learning, we empower students to understand the interconnectedness of people, communities, and nature, and to contribute positively to the world around them.

Guided by our iRESPECT values — Integrity, Responsibility, Equity, Sustainability, Peace, Empathy, Community, and Trust — we foster curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and a pioneering spirit.

What You Will Do

As Head of Upper School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Middle School and High School, ensuring that our learning programs, people, and practices reflect Green School Bali's educational philosophy.

• 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.

How to Apply

If you are inspired by our mission and believe your experience, leadership approach, and values align with Green School Bali, we invite you to apply.

Applications should include:

• A concise cover letter (ideally no longer than two pages), addressing the Person Specification (Who We Are Looking For).
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact details of three professional referees from your current and 2 most recent employers. Referees will only be contacted at the final stage with your permission.
• Complete the short-answer questions and video interview through Hireflix using the link provided in this application form.

Please submit your application directly through this job posting by the application closing date.

We encourage early applications, as reviews and interviews may begin before the closing date.

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