JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for a Head of HR to lead our Human Resources team at Kent College, Canterbury.
As the Head of HR, you will provide both operational and strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of a high-quality Human Resources service across the school. You will manage the HR team and work closely with the Bursar and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the school's goals and comply with current employment legislation. You will provide leadership and guidance to the HR team, ensuring a 'best practice' approach to all employment matters.
We are seeking an exceptional HR professional with proven experience in a senior HR role, with strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They must have a commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with HR practices.
WHY CHOOSE US
Kent College is a co-educational school with a Methodist foundation. The school is located in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train. The Senior School (11 – 18 years) has some 600 boys and girls, 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 categories in the recent inspection conducted by ISI in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education.
THE POSITION
The position is 40 hours per week, Monday to Firday (including evenings and weekends as required), full year.
Please see the attached Job Pack for more information.
We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym memberships, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, EV, home and tech scheme...
Closing date: Friday 4th October 2024, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.
Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward
Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.