ISP Head of School Role Profile
Purpose of Role
Accountable for complying with the Learning quality and Financial sustainability of the school in charge, ensuring alignment with ISP Philosophy and Commitment to society.
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Their success is our success.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and apply school policies and procedures.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.
Learn continuously. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Wellbeing and Safety: Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all children and adults in your school, ensuring a welcoming, safe, supportive, and inspiring environment.
Learning and Embedding Quality: Empower teachers to focus on the quality of learning, ensuring progress towards the 9 criteria in the Learning Improvement Process.
Leadership and Development: Lead your school with vision, empathy, and integrity, recruiting and developing talent.
Vision and Strategy: Focus on the ISP Vision of Schools of Choice, creating and leading strategy in partnership with your senior leadership team.
Marketing, Admissions and Communication: Articulate the vision of your school and ISP, engaging with target audiences effectively.
Commercial Success and KPIs: Understand your commercial responsibility, driving profitability and monitoring progress towards KPIs.
Partnership with ISP: Work collaboratively with ISP to build and create your School of Choice.
Partnership with Parents and Carers: Build effective relationships with parents and carers, ensuring their needs are understood and met.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Experience 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 and desirable PHD in Education.
ISP Leadership Competencies
Collaboration: Takes an active part in leading their school or region.
Learning & Getting Better: Demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning.
Innovation Leadership: Creates an environment for learning initiatives.
Outcome driven: Focused on exceeding goals and KPIs.
Resilience: Deals with setbacks calmly and effectively.
Community Focus: Committed to meeting the needs of students and families.
Integrity & Ethical Management: Works ethically and with integrity.
Leading & Inspiring Others: Supports and inspires students and colleagues.
Understanding People: Good judge of talent and motivations.
Influencing & Communication: Inspires through effective communication.
Agile: Adapts to changing circumstances effectively.
Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness: Improves effectiveness and profitability.
Planning & Decision Making: Plans and prioritizes resources.
Diversity & Equity: Understands values across cultures.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by hiring and retaining high-performing teammates from diverse backgrounds.
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