Leadership Search
School LeadersISS delivers a high-impact, personalized leadership search and strategy program that is context-driven, grounded in evidence-based practice and deep listening, and designed to involve and support the whole school community. ISS finds the right leaders through sharp judgment, long-term partnership, and a level of care and responsiveness that is unmatched.
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Why Trust ISS with Your Leadership Search?
Whether you’re acting on behalf of a school looking to hire your next school leader or as an experienced leader looking for your dream job, ISS Leadership Search is here to help. Our team has conducted more than 1,000 leadership searches across 6 continents and is focused on creating positive, productive collaborations between schools and leaders. We do more than simply facilitate searches. We actively partner with schools to ensure their exact needs are met. Learn what makes the ISS Leadership Search experience one-of-a-kind.
Global Reach, Real Presence
We’re not just connected, we’re visible. We visit schools, run workshops, speak at conferences and contribute actively to this community, which means we understand what’s happening now, not just what used to work.
Trusted Relationships
People like working with us. They know we’ll be honest, respectful and professional and they know we’ll still be there after the appointment, checking in, supporting transition and keeping the relationship going.
Responsiveness and Care
We stay close throughout the process. Clients know they can reach us, and that we’ll respond quickly, thoughtfully and with honesty.
Context Matters to Us
We take the time to understand the school—its people, its priorities, and its direction. We don’t offer generic solutions.
Rigor and Fairness
Every applicant is screened and vetted using a clear, competency-based process. We consider all candidates, not just those we know, and we check our own bias at every step.
A CLOSER LOOK
“We loved the opportunity to enhance our school’s visibility and connect with candidates and other recruiters.”
ISS COMMUNITY
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Leadership Spotlight: Shawn Vento
Leadership Spotlight: Shawn Vento ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Head of School search for Dar Essalam American School in Rabat, Morocco. Congratulations to Shawn Vento for accepting the position, beginning August 2025! Shawn currently serves as the...
Leadership Spotlight: Annette Austin
Leadership Spotlight: Annette AustinISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for International School of Ulm/Neu-Ulm GmbH in Neu-Ulm, Germany. Congratulations to Annette Austin for accepting the position, beginning August 2025! Annette...
Leadership Spotlight: Erin Michelle Threlfall
Leadership Spotlight: Erin Michelle ThrelfallISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Primary School Principal search for Shekou International School in Shenzhen, China. Congratulations to Erin Michelle Threlfall for accepting the position, beginning August...
Leadership Spotlight: Gilles Buck
Leadership Spotlight: Gilles BuckISS Leadership Search was honored to support the High School Principal search for the International School Nido de Aguilas in Santiago, Chile. Congratulations to Gilles Buck for accepting the position, beginning July 2025! Gilles...
Leadership Spotlight: Corina Rader
Leadership Spotlight: Corina RaderISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for the British International School of Stockholm in Stockholm, Sweden. Congratulations to Corina Rader for accepting the position, beginning August 2025! Corina...
Leadership Spotlight: Karli Lomax
Leadership Spotlight: Karli LomaxISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director of Teaching and Learning search for Georgetown International Academy in Georgetown, Guyana. Congratulations to Karli Lomax for accepting the position, beginning July 2025! Karli...