Deputy Head of School

Core Purpose

To support the Head of School in leading and managing the school by:

• Driving the vision and strategic direction to ensure continuous school improvement
• Contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School Development Plan
• Leading and contributing to policy development and review aligned with strategic priorities
• Ensuring curriculum design and development meets the needs of all learners and supports progression and continuity
• Driving continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making
• Initiating and leading staff development aligned to school priorities and improvement goals

Strategic Direction and Development

Contribute to the articulation and execution of a clear, compelling school vision

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School Development Plan

Lead and contribute to policy development and review aligned with strategic priorities

Ensure curriculum design and development meets the needs of all learners and supports progression and continuity

Drive continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making

Initiate and lead staff development aligned to school priorities and improvement goals

Leadership and Management

Inspire, challenge, and empower staff to achieve ambitious outcomes

Establish clear expectations, accountability structures, and collaborative working relationships

Lead and manage change effectively, ensuring strong communication and staff engagement

Maintain high standards of professional performance and address underperformance when necessary

Directly supervise designated areas (e.g., Upper School), supporting leadership development and accountability

Support the Head of School in financial planning, resource allocation, and operational efficiency

Maintain a strong, visible presence across the school community

Learning and Teaching

Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Learning Improvement Plan (LIP), ensuring alignment with strategic priorities

Drive a culture of high-impact teaching and learning across the school

Utilize data (e.g., assessments, learning visits, student outcomes) to inform instruction and program development

Collaborate with faculty to design and implement instructional initiatives that improve student outcomes

Monitor progress toward LIP goals and report outcomes to leadership and stakeholders

Promote innovation, student agency, and effective use of technology in learning

Support cross-curricular collaboration and continuous instructional improvement

Contribute to whole-school data analysis and target setting

Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students

Safeguarding and Student Well-Being

Promote and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection

Ensure compliance with all safeguarding policies and procedures

Foster a culture of care, respect, and well-being across the school community

Operational Leadership

Support the day-to-day management of the school to ensure smooth and effective operations

Contribute to staffing, scheduling, and resource planning

Maintain a visible leadership presence to support staff and students

Deputize for the Head of School as required

Professional Expectations

Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment always

Serve as a role model for staff and students

Engage in ongoing professional development

Contribute positively to the culture and community of the schools

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

E-Verify Participation

ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Florida Background Check Process with Clearinghouse

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes. All background checks are conducted via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

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. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up 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 is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

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.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

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.