Head of School

International Schools Partnership Limited•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Lake Mary Preparatory School (LMP), part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), seeks a school leader to guide the school with vision and integrity and foster a safe, inclusive, supportive culture where learning thrives. The Head of School works collaboratively with school teams, parents, and the wider ISP network to position LMP as a School of Choice, deliver exceptional learning experiences and outcomes, and support enrolment growth and student retention. The role encompasses safeguarding, teaching quality, strategic planning, community engagement, and commercial performance. The Head of School reports to the Regional Managing Director (RMD). The role is organized into four equally weighted areas: People Development and Wellbeing; Student Learning Outcomes; Growing Community and Delivering Exceptional Customer Service and Experience; and Commercial Success. The Head of School is accountable for student and adult safety and wellbeing, staff development and engagement, student achievement and learning improvement, parent and community relationships, and the school’s financial and operational targets. Lake Mary Preparatory School offers a rigorous academic program and an inclusive, globally diverse community. The school is an AP Capstone and AP School Honor Roll Platinum school, offers 21 AP courses, and supports students through leadership development, arts and athletics, and real-world learning experiences.

Requirements

Skills in strategic planning.
Educational leadership skills.
Safeguarding and child protection management skills.
Inclusive leadership and emotional intelligence.
Ability to build community and engage stakeholders.
Team development and performance management skills.
Engaging communication skills.
Data-driven decision-making skills.
Marketing insight and financial acumen.
Change management skills and a collaborative mindset.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory criminal background checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and adults across school activities, functions, and policies, including physical and mental wellbeing.
Lead the school with vision, empathy, and integrity.
Recruit, develop, and plan succession for strong and empowered leadership teams.
Use ISP leadership programmes and the Learning Hub to develop talent at all levels.
Lead and be accountable for the school’s annual performance and development cycle, including goal-setting, progress reviews, and professional growth planning for leaders.
Oversee teacher development so that every teacher receives meaningful feedback and tailored development.
Promote employee engagement and foster an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
Prioritize student safety and learning, and be accountable for learning quality, progress, achievement, and ISP Learning KPIs.
Use data to inform strategy and interventions and drive evidence-based improvement in learning and teaching.
Lead and embed ISP’s Learning.First Framework, the Learning Improvement Process, the 5 Key Learning Pillars, EdTech tools, the ISP AI toolkit, and professional learning.
Lead curriculum strategy to ensure relevance, challenge, and alignment with student needs, parent priorities, and Future Pathways.
Partner with the Regional Learning Director to improve learning and teaching across the school.
Adapt and deliver ISP’s School of Choice strategy to the local context.
Model ISP’s Purpose and Principles and advocate for ISP Learning.First, the 5 Key Learning Pillars, and ISP strategic initiatives.
Understand the school’s market, catchment, and target audiences to support student retention and enrolment.
Collaborate with ISP teams on branding, communications, and enrolments.
Use parent feedback and sentiment to guide action planning and parent engagement.
Build partnerships through regular, direct communication and two-way feedback between teachers and parents; remain accessible to parents and carers and involve them as valued members of the learning community.
Own delivery of school commercial targets and KPIs, including financial, learning, people, marketing, health and safety, and safeguarding measures.
Manage school resources efficiently, including staffing allocation, to support profitability.
Drive progress toward enrolment growth, income-generation KPIs, and financial goals.
Improve parent and employee NPS, satisfaction, and engagement survey results.
Support the school team in meeting commercial and EBITDA targets.