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The Future of Global Teacher Recruitment and Professional Learning
Global education is entering a period of significant transformation. International schools are expanding into new regions, student populations are becoming more diverse, and expectations for teaching quality continue to rise. At the center of these changes are...
How to Build a Year-Round Professional Development Plan for Your School
A strong professional development plan for schools is not built around isolated training days. It is a continuous system that supports teacher growth, aligns with school priorities, and evolves throughout the academic year. When professional learning is treated as an...
5 Common Mistakes Schools Make in Teacher Professional Development and How to Fix Them
Professional development is one of the most important investments a school can make in its educators. When done well, it strengthens instruction, improves student outcomes, and supports long term growth. However, many schools struggle to see meaningful results from...
Top Skills International Schools Look for When Hiring Teachers
International schools operate in dynamic and diverse learning environments, serving students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. As a result, hiring decisions go beyond subject knowledge alone. International teacher recruitment focuses on...
Leadership Spotlight: Laurie McLellan
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Executive Director search for EARCOS in Bangkok, Thailand. Congratulations to Laurie McLellan for being offered and accepting the position, beginning August 2027! Laurie is currently the Director at Nanjing...
Introducing the ISS Professional Development Onboarding Guide: Setting Educators Up for Success
The first weeks in a new school can shape an educator’s entire experience. For international schools, where teachers are often adjusting to new cultures, curricula, and communities, onboarding is more than an introduction. It is a critical opportunity to set...
Leadership Spotlight: Jane Thompson
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for the Berlin International School in Berlin, Germany. Congratulations to Jane Thompson for being offered and accepting the position, beginning August 2026! Previously Jane was the Head of School at the...
Leadership Spotlight: Jesse Donnelly
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Head of School search for the International School of Suva in Suva, Fiji. Congratulations to Jesse Donnelly for being offered and accepting the position, beginning March 2026! Jesse most recently served as the Acting...







