Description
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. Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning. We consistently identify potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and act on all concerns appropriately.
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 will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better drives us. We engage positively 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 space for everyone to grow and develop.
Learning and Embedding Quality: Empower teachers to focus on the quality of learning in your school, ensuring progress towards the 9 criteria in the Learning Improvement Process.
Leadership and Development: Lead your school with vision, empathy, and integrity, recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
Vision and Strategy: Focus on the ISP Vision of Schools of Choice, creating and leading the strategy in partnership with your senior leadership team.
Marketing, Admissions, and Communication: Articulate the vision and story of your school and ISP to inspire parents, students, and colleagues.
Commercial Success and KPIs: Understand your commercial responsibility for the school, co-creating and owning the delivery of targets and KPIs.
Partnership with ISP: Work collaboratively with ISP, articulating the benefits of being an ISP school.
Partnership with Parents and Carers: Build effective relationships with parents and carers, ensuring their needs are understood and they feel involved.
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; develops positive relationships with colleagues.
Learning & Getting Better: Demonstrates personal commitment to learning and supports others in their growth.
Innovation Leadership: Creates an environment where ideas for learning initiatives are generated.
Outcome Driven: Consistently looks to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
Resilience: Deals with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
Community Focus: Committed to meeting the needs of students and their families.
Integrity & Ethical Management: Works ethically and helps others feel valued.
Leading & Inspiring Others: Supports and inspires students, colleagues, and teams.
Understanding People: Good judge of talent and articulates strengths of people.
Influencing & Communication: Inspires through effective communication.
Agile: Adapts to changing circumstances and provides solutions.
Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness: Applies understanding to improve effectiveness.
Planning & Decision Making: Makes decisions and organizes resources effectively.
Diversity & Equity: Understands values and practices across cultures.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of demographic characteristics.
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