Head of International Opportunities for Students
Description
Head of International Opportunities for Students
Role Profile
Purpose of Role
The Head of International Opportunities for Students leads central and regional teams [AC1] [CK2] to operationalise iSP’s International Opportunities Strategy, ensuring quality programmes from design and development through to implementation and evaluation across our network of schools.
ISP’s International Opportunities for Students are a curated suite of programmes which provides our students with a wide range of innovative, best-in-class intercultural learning opportunities. Through these programmes, students find their passions while developing a range of life competencies and that are central to becoming positive, active global citizens and supporting them to reach their destination of choice beyond their time with ISP.
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.
Head of International Opportunities for Students Key Responsibilities
- Take a project management approach to lead work to operationalise iSP’s International Opportunities Strategy, underpinned by iSP’s approach to learning, Learning.First., an internal quality assurance and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Effectively lead the International Opportunities Central Team including in the development and implementation of the programs, ensuring quality and consistency across the group.
- Responsible for working closely the Safety and Safeguarding Team to ensure that ISP’s Health and Safety and Child Protection and other relevant policies are fully implemented.
- Lead engagement with internal stakeholders and ISP corporate and central services to develop and execute end-to-end policies and procedures ensuring the professional delivery of programmes.
- In close collaboration with Learning colleagues, regions and schools, drive and scale initiatives with the goal of increased alignment, quality and programme efficiency across our network of schools.
- Lead regional and school teams to take ownership of events, increasing the accessibility, impact, and scalability of the International Opportunities.
- Effectively manage the budgeting and planning for programmes as well as managing contacts, vendors, specialists, contractors and consultants, achieving best value for the organization.
- Collect and analyse data and evaluation feedback to measure the impact of International Opportunities for Students, the efficiency of their delivery and student and staff outcomes and experience with the aim of continuous improvement.
- Lead engagement with internal stakeholders to actively communicate offering, best practice and promote engagement in programmes.
Qualifications
- Degree in a related field.
Skills and Experience
- Highly skilled in programme, project (including budget development and monitoring) and change management.
- Experience leading and developing teams.
- Skilled in collecting, analysing, reporting data to demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement.
- Skilled in leveraging technology for programme design and delivery.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (preferably within a matrix structure).
ISP Leadership Competencies
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.
- Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
- Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
- Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.
- Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
- Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
- Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
- Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.
- Leading & Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
- Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
- Influencing & Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
- Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
- Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.
- Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
- Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.
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. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.