Group Operational Risk Training Manager

Job Description

About ISP

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues, in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located across the globe educates children and students from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to 116 schools that employ over 10,000 staff and deliver multiple curricula to over 116,000 students.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that can forge successful careers and lives, in a rapidly changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools to be the leading school of choice in their local area. At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world that are interested in becoming part of our global

Purpose of Role

The ISP Operational Risk Training Manager reports to the Group Head of Operational Risk. The position is responsible for producing training material in safeguarding, safety, educational visits and boarding for all schools, regions and group.

ISP Group Operational Risk Training Manager Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding

• Working with the Group Safeguarding Managers to produce training materials and learning experiences for all ISP employees.
• Review and update current in-house training to ensure it is user-friendly, engaging and meets the needs of ISP.
• Working with schools and the learning team to provide suitable training and learning experiences that support Skills for Life and underpins the ISP Group's safeguarding philosophy of early intervention.

Safety

• Working with the Group Safety Managers to produce relevant training materials and learning experiences that will support school Health and Safety Coordinators and school heads in building strong safety cultures within each and every ISP school.
• Working with the Operational Risk Team to ensure that ISP has engaging and user- friendly training for all employees in relation to Educational visits and Boarding.

Other

• Perform any other reasonable tasks or activities that are assigned.
• To be fully effective, the role requires collaboration with colleagues and partners at a variety of levels, including SLT, management, contractors and consultants.
• Adhere to the ISP policies, rules and procedures including but not limited to Code of Conduct, Health and Safety, Dignity at Work, and all other legislative, governance and best practice requirements.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Proven skills in the production of in-house training materials and learning experiences.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of safeguarding and safety.
• International education experience is desired
• Bi or multi-lingual is desired with Spanish as a preference.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Disciplined, self-motivated and focused on targets - able to work in isolation.
• Driven and able to meet realistic deadlines.
• Adaptable to different cultures and situations.

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. 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.