Sustainability Learning Programme Lead in London

The Sustainability Learning Programme Lead will drive the way we learn, lead, and live sustainability across ISP schools. As part of the central Learning team and working in close partnership with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), this role connects our sustainability vision to real-world impact - embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), empowering students to become changemakers, and equipping our schools for climate action and social change.

By engaging with educators, students, and communities, the Sustainability Learning Programme Lead will ensure ISP schools are places where innovation, agency, and sustainability thrive together — and where the next generation learns not only about the future, but how to shape it.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning.
• 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.
• Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Whole School Sustainability: Lead the implementation and scaling of ISP's Whole School Sustainability model, tailored to local school contexts and aligned with ESG impact pillars: Learning, Earth, and Community.
• 'Changemakers' Programme Development: Oversee the evolution of the Changemakers programme, developing new thematic modules (e.g. energy, water, waste) and ensuring alignment with ISP's life competencies and ESD goals.
• Educator professional development: Design and deliver online professional learning for educators to embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into teaching practice.
• Impact Measurement & ESG Alignment: Collaborate with ESG colleagues to connect learning outcomes with environmental data and operational impact.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience leading sustainability or education transformation initiatives across multiple sites or institutions.
• Strong understanding of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Whole School Sustainability, and environmental impact areas (e.g. energy, waste, emissions).
• Skilled at building trust and influencing diverse stakeholders, including educators, students, school leaders, and operations teams.
• Confident facilitator with experience designing and delivering training, workshops, and peer learning networks.
• Strong planning, coordination, and implementation skills with a focus on measurable impact.
• Ability to link learning outcomes with environmental data and use insights to drive programme development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at working across functions and cultures.
• Experience in international or values-driven education settings preferred; teaching or curriculum development experience is a plus.

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.