Sustainability Learning Programme

International Schools Partnership

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position at ISP Central

Sustainability Learning Programme Lead

Role Profile

Purpose of Role

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. 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 Sustainability Learning Programme Lead Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Whole School Sustainability

Lead the implementation and scaling of ISPs Whole School Sustainability model tailored to local school contexts and aligned with ESG impact pillars: Learning Earth and Community.
Collaborate with the ESG and Learning teams to embed sustainability into school culture operations and learning connecting sustainability learning to the organisations broader climate and social impact targets and ensuring schools see their role in delivering measurable outcomes.

Changemakers Programme Development

Oversee the evolution of the Changemakers programme developing new thematic modules (e.g. energy water waste) and ensuring alignment with ISPs life competencies and ESD goals.
Guide schools in designing student-led projects that generate measurable environmental or social outcomes and showcase these outcomes across the ISP network
Support student-led sustainability action by integrating data collection impact tracking and behaviour change strategies into programme delivery.
Facilitate Group-wide student engagement initiatives (e.g. Climate Day pledges community presentations Class of Change events) that build agency and real-world impact.
Explore ways to scale the most successful student projects beyond individual schools creating opportunities for regional or global collaboration

Educator professional development

Design and deliver online professional learning for educators to embed Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into teaching practice.
Develop resources frameworks and toolkits that support schools in integrating sustainability into curriculum and daily operations.
Provide differentiated support to schools at various stages of their sustainability journey fostering peer learning and collaboration.

Impact Measurement & ESG Alignment

Collaborate with ESG colleagues (e.g. Environmental Manager International Opportunities team) to connect learning outcomes with environmental data and operational impact.
Monitor and evaluate programme effectiveness using surveys student feedback and climate-related metrics (e.g. emissions reduction climate anxiety).
Collaborate with Life Competencies colleagues to connect student learning outcomes to ISP Big 5 Life Competencies and measure student development through existing rubrics and frameworks
Monitor and evaluate educator professional development via engagement in online learning programmes and teacher surveys.
Contribute to ESG reporting and communications by highlighting student voice school progress and measurable outcomes.
Promote and share key initiatives through marketing communications and reports to share good practice internally across ISP and externally to communities.

Skills Qualifications and Experience

Strategic Programme Leadership: Proven experience leading sustainability or education transformation initiatives across multiple sites or institutions.
Sustainability & ESD Expertise: Strong understanding of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Whole School Sustainability and environmental impact areas (e.g. energy waste emissions).
Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled at building trust and influencing diverse stakeholders including educators students school leaders and operations teams.
Facilitation & Capacity Building: Confident facilitator with experience designing and delivering training workshops and peer learning networks.
Project & Change Management: Strong planning coordination and implementation skills with a focus on measurable impact.
Data-Informed Practice: Ability to link learning outcomes with environmental data and use insights to drive programme development.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at working across functions and cultures.
Education Background: 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.

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.

DescriptionPosition at ISP CentralSustainability Learning Programme LeadRole ProfilePurpose of RoleThe 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 Enviro...