Head of School

Lake Mary Preparatory School (LMP) empowers students to achieve confidently and lead with purpose. As part of International Schools Partnership – a global network of 100+ schools – LMP combines a rigorous academic program with a supportive, inclusive, and globally diverse community. Recognized as an AP Capstone™ and AP School Honor Roll Platinum, we offer 21 AP courses and consistently strong performance on national benchmarks.

Through leadership development, dynamic arts and athletics, and real-world learning experiences, students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. LMP graduates are prepared not just for college – but for life.

The ISP Principal / Head of School leads with vision and integrity, fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive school culture where learning thrives. By working collaboratively with their team, parents, and the wider ISP network, they position the school as a “School of Choice” that delivers exceptional learning experiences and outcomes, translating into increased enrolment growth and higher student retention. Their responsibilities span safeguarding, driving teaching quality through evidence-based improvement, strategic planning, community engagement, and commercial performance.

Parents/carers and students recognise and endorse the school for Amazing Learning and teachers’ professional learning and development thrives under their stewardship of the school. The ISP Principal / Head of School reports to the Regional Managing Director (RMD).

All sections weighted equally at 25% from a performance perspective.

Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all students and adults in your school, including all activities, functions and policies to ensure students and adults are kept safe both physically and mentally, enabling them to learn without barriers. Lead your school with vision, empathy and integrity. Build strong, empowered leadership teams through recruitment, development and succession planning. Leverage ISP’s leadership programmes and Learning Hub platform to grow talent at all levels.

Lead and be accountable for the impact of the school’s annual performance and development cycle, ensuring that all leaders are directly supported through rigorous goal-setting, progress reviews and professional growth planning. Oversee the broader teacher development process to ensure every teacher receives meaningful feedback and tailored development. Champion employee engagement by modelling and fostering an open culture and an inclusive and collaborative atmosphere.

Prioritize students and their safety and learning first, always. Be accountable for the quality of learning, progress and achievement by the relentless improvement of student outcomes and ISP Learning KPIs, using data to inform strategy and interventions. Lead, promote and drive ISP’s Learning.

First Framework through embedding the Learning Improvement Process (LIP), prioritizing the 5 Key Learning Pillars, leveraging the EdTech tools and the ISP AI toolkit and Professional Learning. Drive improvement through evidence-based data, evaluation and teacher development systems. Lead the curriculum strategy to ensure relevance, challenge and alignment with student needs, parent priorities and Future Pathways. Work in partnership with the Regional Learning Director to drive the improvement of learning and teaching across the school.

Focus fully on delivering ISP’s School of Choice strategy, adapting it to your local context. Promote and model the ISP Purpose and Principles ensuring these are visible through…