Regional Learning Director

ISP Regional Learning Director – India Role Profile

Purpose of the Role

At ISP, everyone is a learner. The Regional Learning Director leads by example, modelling a growth mindset and a deep commitment to learning, both personally and professionally.

As Regional Learning Director for India, you are accountable for the implementation and success of ISP’s Learning and Innovation Strategy across all schools in the region. Your role is central to embedding quality, strengthening leadership for learning, and improving academic achievement for students.

You work closely with school leaders, regional colleagues in India, divisional teams across Asia, and ISP’s central Learning and Innovation team. Through partnership, professional dialogue, and the effective use of evidence, you support schools to continuously improve learning outcomes for students and adults.

Location: Bangalore or Hyderabad
Reports to: Regional Managing Director

About ISP India

International Schools Partnership (ISP) India is the largest international K–12 education platform in the country, operating 7 schools across 12 campuses in 5 major cities in South India.

Our schools, including Sancta Maria International School (Hyderabad), Manthan International School, CS Academy, and The Indian Public School (TIPS), deliver a range of national and international curricula, including CBSE, IGCSE, A Levels, and the IB, from the early years onwards. Together, they serve approximately 12,000 students, supported by more than 2,700 staff.

ISP India combines scale with a strong focus on learning quality. Academic outcomes matter, but so does how learning is led, evaluated, and improved over time. Leaders are supported through visible, accessible regional leadership, expert coaching, and clear development pathways.

Professional growth is central to our culture. Our Learning Hub provides structured opportunities for leadership and teaching development, and wellbeing is treated as a foundation for sustained improvement. We believe that strong learning outcomes are built by confident, supported leaders working in collaborative school communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the consistent implementation of ISP’s Learning First Framework and Learning Improvement Process across all schools in India
• Partner with principals and senior leaders to strengthen learning quality and academic outcomes
• Support accurate self-evaluation against the 9 Criteria and progression across the 47 Indicators
• Moderate leadership practice to ensure consistency and high standards across schools

Partnership and Collaboration

• Build strong, trusted relationships with school leaders and regional colleagues
• Facilitate collaboration and communities of practice across schools
• Work closely with Heads and Directors of Learning across Asia and the wider ISP Group
• Act as an advocate for ISP partnerships and external learning networks

Evidence of Learning and Impact

• Be accountable for learning KPIs across the region
• Analyse and triangulate learning evidence to inform improvement priorities
• Support leaders to use learning data confidently and consistently
• Communicate learning strengths, risks, and opportunities clearly at regional and group level

Leadership Development and Talent

• Promote and support leadership and professional learning programmes
• Champion effective use of the ISP Learning Hub and digital learning offer
• Support leaders to onboard, develop, and retain high-quality staff
• Work with central teams to continuously strengthen learning provision

Onboarding, Growth, and Future Pathways

• Support the onboarding and integration of new schools and senior leaders
• Assess learning quality during early integration and support rapid alignment
• Provide strategic leadership for career, university guidance, and Future Pathways provision

Skills, Experience and Background

• Significant experience leading learning, teaching quality, or academic improvement across schools
• Strong understanding of how learning is evaluated, improved and sustained over time
• Experience working alongside principals and senior leaders to improve classroom practice and student outcomes
• Confidence using evidence and data to inform priorities, professional dialogue, and improvement planning
• Ability to translate learning strategy into practical action in schools
• Experience working across different school contexts, systems, or cultures
• Clear communicator who builds trust through expertise, curiosity, and collaboration
• Willingness to travel regularly and spend time in schools across India
• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in education or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students
  The success, wellbeing, and safety of children and students are at the heart of everything we do.
• Treat everyone with care and respect
  We value relationships, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all members of our community.
• Operate effectively
  We focus on what matters most and apply shared ideas, policies, and procedures consistently.
• Be financially responsible
  We make thoughtful financial decisions in the best interests of our schools and students.
• Learn continuously
  Getting better drives us. We actively engage in professional growth 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. 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.