Head of School / Principal AY 27 in London

Expressions of Interest | Academic Year 2027/28

International Schools Partnership (ISP) is seeking expressions of interest from exceptional educational leaders who are considering their next international school leadership opportunity for the 2027/28 academic year. ISP is a continually growing global schools group, with 120+ schools across 25+ countries and a growing community of students, teachers and educational leaders around the world.

If you are an ambitious, values-led leader who is passionate about learning, people, community and school improvement, we would like to hear from you.

About ISP: ISP is a growing global community of international schools, united by a shared belief that Amazing Learning happens when we begin with our children and students. Our schools are diverse in their locations, communities, curricula and cultures, but are connected by a common purpose and set of principles.

As a Principal / Head of School, you will have the opportunity to lead a school within this international network, while working closely with your Regional Managing Director and colleagues across ISP.

The opportunity: Our Principals / Heads of School lead with vision, empathy and integrity, creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments where students and adults can thrive. You will provide strategic and inspirational leadership across the school, driving exceptional learning outcomes while developing a strong school community and ensuring the school operates successfully.

The role encompasses four key areas of leadership:

• People Development & Wellbeing: Build a high-performing, engaged and empowered school community where students and colleagues feel safe, valued and supported to achieve their potential.
• Student Learning Outcomes: Lead the relentless pursuit of high-quality teaching, learning, progress and achievement.
• Community & Exceptional Customer Experience: Position the school as a School of Choice within its local community.
• Commercial Success: Take ownership of the school's overall operational and commercial performance.

Who are we looking for? We are interested in hearing from leaders who can demonstrate a strong track record of educational leadership and school improvement. You may currently be a:

• Principal / Head of School
• Deputy Head / Vice Principal
• Head of Primary or Head of Secondary
• Senior educational leader preparing for your first Principal / Head of School position
• Experienced school leader currently working in the UK or internationally

We are particularly interested in leaders who demonstrate:

• Inspirational and strategic educational leadership.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and inclusion.
• A proven ability to improve teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• The ability to develop high-performing teams and future leaders.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and community engagement.
• Commercial and financial awareness.
• A data-informed and evidence-based approach to decision-making.
• The ability to lead change effectively.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share and learn across an international network.
• The ambition to create a school that is recognised by its community as a School of Choice.

Your next leadership opportunity: With 120+ schools and continued expansion across the globe, opportunities within ISP are continually evolving. By registering your interest with ISP, you will have the opportunity to be considered for future Principal / Head of School positions for Academic Year 2027/28 and beyond.

ISP Principles: Begin with our children and students. Treat everyone with care and respect. Operate effectively. Are financially responsible. Learn continuously.

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, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.