Description of the mission

We are looking for a Head of Classroom Education to join our team in North Sumatra!

Do you have experience in education and curriculum design?
Are you passionate about serving rural, under-resourced communities?
Are you looking for a role which brings adventure and challenge in bucketloads?

About Us

Bukit Lawang Trust is a community-informed education NGO focused on achieving the United Nations 17 sustainable development goals in rural North Sumatra, Indonesia. Established in 2004, the Trust has a long history in conservation education, working closely with local communities to enhance quality of life, education, and environmental health. We deliver 15+ high quality, free education to rural communities in order to enable people to access more opportunities for their academic, financial, physical and holistic wellbeing as well as foster a respect and care for the environment.

We currently run the following programmes:

Youth Literacy
English as a Foreign Language
Sustainable Business
Ecological Farming
Youth Ranger
TK (Kindergarten)
Obloroan Wanita (Women's Group)
Community Exercise Classes
8-week volunteer placements
and more!

You can find out more about our organisation at https://www.bukitlawangtrust.org/

Please do take the time to find out about our charity before applying for the role. We have a very active social media presence, so you can gain insights into what life is like here and whether you would be a good fit for the job. We also have information relating to all of our programmes on our website.

Overview

As the Head of Classroom Education at Bukit Lawang Trust, you’ll lead and oversee the planning and delivery of our classroom education programmes in and around Bukit Lawang. You will line-manage roughly three programme coordinators and work widely with our team of staff and volunteers to ensure our curricula and classroom delivery are to the highest standards. The Head of Classroom Education may also be expected to lead educational initiatives, events or trips that promote academic growth and environmental awareness. In this role, you will oversee curriculum success and lead classroom-based MEL across all programmes. You will also be responsible for budgeting and reporting on your team’s programme areas. As a programme manager, you may also be expected to support other activities or tasks outside of the listed responsibilities to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

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Role Requirements

Please note, we are a small team and are much more interested in hiring a motivated, impassioned individual than we are finding the perfect skillset. If you believe that you will be an excellent fit for our organisation but don't exactly match the criteria, we still welcome you to apply!

Essential Criteria

Experience in curriculum development and classroom facilitation.
Confidence working across multiple education contexts, from formal classrooms to rural schoolhouses.
Confidence in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) practice, and a working knowledge of programme co-design processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with people from diverse backgrounds.
Experience line managing small teams.
Confidence facilitating team training & 1-on-1 professional development.
Confidence in basic budgeting and reporting processes.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Competent with digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, Notion)
Positive, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach to teamwork and community engagement.
Commitment to the mission and values of Bukit Lawang Trust, including education, conservation, and sustainability.
Willingness to live and work in on-site accommodation and engage directly with local projects.
Able to communicate confidently and clearly in both English and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable Criteria

Experience in the non-profit, NGO, or international development sector.
Knowledge of the socioeconomic context in rural North Sumatra, particularly of Leuser buffer zone communities
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection best practices.
Experience supporting community or environmental project delivery.

The ideal candidate will be able to start the role in late August/early September 2026. BLT delivers programmes across a number of communities, and a willingness to travel via motorbike to these locations is a requirement for the role.

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experiences meet the requirements by Monday, 27 July.

Bukit Lawang Trust

A small scale grassroots conservation & education charity dedicated to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Bukit Lawang Trust

A small scale grassroots conservation & education charity dedicated to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Website
Unknown
< 15 persons
Others

Bukit Lawang Trust did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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