Head of HR
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Occupation Type
Human resource managers and directors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£52,900
(£27.13 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a Head of HR to join our forward thinking HR Team at Kent College, Canterbury.
The Head of HR will be required to provide the school with an effective operational and strategic human resources service, to manage the HR team, and run the day-to-day HR operations.
The Head of HR will work strategically as part of the Bursary Leadership Team, to lead, develop and run HR strategies, policies and procedures in line with the organisation and responding to current employment law legislation.
Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.
WHY CHOOSE US
Situated in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train, Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. Our Senior School (11 to 18 years) has some 600 pupils, with approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as Excellent in all aspects following an ISI inspection in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education. In our most recent ISI inspection (results not yet published) the parent questionnaires reaffirmed the strength of our work with 98% of parents saying their child is happy, and 97% believing their child makes good or excellent progress.
We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.
THE POSITION
We are seeking a Head of HR to join our forward thinking HR Team at Kent College, Canterbury.
The Head of HR will be required to provide the school with an effective operational and strategic human resources service, to manage the HR team, and run the day-to-day HR operations.
The Head of HR will work strategically as part of the Bursary Leadership Team, to lead, develop and run HR strategies, policies and procedures in line with the organisation and responding to current employment law legislation.
Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.
WHY CHOOSE US
Situated in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train, Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. Our Senior School (11 to 18 years) has some 600 pupils, with approximately one-third boarding and two-thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as Excellent in all aspects following an ISI inspection in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education. In our most recent ISI inspection (results not yet published) the parent questionnaires reaffirmed the strength of our work with 98% of parents saying their child is happy, and 97% believing their child makes good or excellent progress.
We offer a range of benefits at KC, including: private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.
THE POSITION
The position is 40 hours per week, full year.
Closing date: 24th March 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Closing date: 24th March 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.