HR Manager

Woodlands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Hothfield is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its Senior Leadership Team. The role involves leading human resource management, fostering a positive staff culture, and ensuring compliance with best practices. This position offers a strategic leadership role where your voice matters, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. The role is permanent, full-time with a salary range of £39,355 - £44,900 annually.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to staff well-being initiatives

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in human resource management and strategic HR leadership.
• Ability to shape positive staff culture and support compliance.
• Capacity to manage day-to-day HR operations across various functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of human resource management across the school.
• Provide strategic HR leadership while overseeing daily operations.
• Ensure best-practice HR processes and support staff well-being.

Skills

HR management

Strategic leadership

Staff development

Performance management

Job description

Location: Goldwyn School, Godinton Lane, Great Chart, Ashford TN23 3BT (with flexibility to work across other sites)

Salary Range: Kent Scheme H - £39,355 - £44,900

Contract: Permanent, all year round

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a strategic role where your work directly impacts the lives of staff, students, and the wider school community?

Goldwyn School is seeking a forward‑thinking HR Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead all aspects of human resource management across the school.

As our HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a positive staff culture, ensuring best‑practice HR processes, and supporting the school’s commitment to excellence. You will provide strategic HR leadership while overseeing day‑to‑day operations across recruitment, staff development, performance, well‑being, and compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, people‑centred HR professional who wants to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving school community.

What We Offer

• A strategic Leadership Team role where your voice matters.
• Supportive colleagues and a positive, collaborative school culture.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Generous holiday entitlement and access to staff well‑being initiatives.

If you are seeking a varied and rewarding role in a vibrant school environment and want to make a real impact on the smooth running of our school, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 February 2026

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Goldwyn School reserves the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process and early applications are encouraged.

Goldwyn School is committed to the highest standards in safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

References may be taken up before interview and the successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS check.