Purpose of RoleAccountable for complying with the Learning quality and Financial sustainability of the school in charge, ensuring alignment with ISP Philosophy and Commitment to society.ISP Head of School Key ResponsibilitiesWellbeing and Safety: Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all children and adults in your school.
This includes all activities, functions, and policies to ensure students and adults are kept safe both physically and mentally, enabling them to learn without barriers.
Foster an open culture and inclusive atmosphere where everyone looks out for one another and focuses on learning and improvement.Learning and Embedding Quality: Empower teachers to focus on the quality of learning, working in partnership to ensure progress towards the 9 criteria in the Learning Improvement Process.
Support school's accreditation(s) and external reviews.
Facilitate professional dialogue about learning and teaching, inspiring a shared commitment to improvement.Leadership and Development: Lead the school with vision, empathy, and integrity.
Collaborate with colleagues throughout the school and ISP organization.
Recruit, develop, and retain talent, building high-caliber leadership teams.Vision and Strategy: Focus on the ISP Vision of Schools of Choice.
Create and lead strategy in partnership with senior leadership, ensuring alignment with ISP Purpose and Principles.Marketing, Admissions, and Communication: Articulate the vision and story of your school and ISP, engaging with target audiences effectively.
Work closely with ISP regional marketing to optimize branding and ensure a personalized admissions experience.Commercial Success and KPIs: Nurture and grow the school as a business, co-creating and taking responsibility for delivering on targets and KPIs.
Monitor and communicate progress towards financial goals.Partnership with ISP: Work in partnership with ISP, valuing its role as a trusted advisor.
Balance school interests with ISP vision and strategy.Partnership with Parents and Carers: Build effective relationships with parents and carers, focusing on communication and feedback.
Help parents understand the school's approach to learning.Skills, Qualifications, and ExperienceExperience as Principal for at least 5 years in schools with more than 800 students.Learning Focus including online platforms.Financial Understanding and KPI compliance.PGCE, QTS certification + Master's degree and desirable PhD in Education.If you are interested in applying for the position of Head of School and are open to relocating, please send your CV to ****** .ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics.
Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr