Assistant Principal

About the role

SD Guthrie Berhad, a global producer of certified sustainable palm oil, is hiring a full-time, on-site Assistant Principal for a school in Middle Ramu District. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in managing daily school operations, including academic planning, classroom supervision and the implementation of school policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee teaching and learning quality and coordinate assessments while monitoring student performance
• Ensure a safe, inclusive and disciplined learning environment
• Mentor and support educators through coaching, professional development and performance feedback
• Engage constructively with parents, guardians and the wider community
• Contribute to curriculum development, co-curricular program planning and initiatives that align the school's goals with SD Guthrie Berhad's sustainability and community values

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; a teaching qualification and prior classroom teaching experience are strongly preferred
• Experience in rural or community-based education settings, preferably in agribusiness or sustainability-focused communities, is an advantage
• Strong educational leadership and school management skills, including experience supporting principals or leading academic teams
• Ability to handle student discipline, pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives fairly and inclusively

Required skills

• Curriculum planning, classroom supervision and assessment strategies
• Communication and stakeholder engagement with students, staff, families and community partners
• Organizational and problem-solving skills for managing schedules, resources and school events
• Familiarity with data-driven decision-making in education, including using student performance data to guide interventions