Job Opportunities
Kennet is a vibrant, supportive, and purposeful place to work, offering diverse career opportunities across a wide range of roles. Staff frequently praise our welcoming and rewarding atmosphere, and we take pride in the number of employees who progress into leadership positions or return to Kennet after gaining experience elsewhere.
Current Vacancies
HR and Operations Manager
Salary: £45,091-£53,460 (FTE), depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday), term time only (38 weeks per year) plus ten additional days
Working Hours: 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday
An opportunity has arisen for a HR and Operations Manager to lead and coordinate key operational functions, ensuring the efficient running of our administrative, HR and support services. This is a varied and rewarding role overseeing core areas including HR administration, safer recruitment, payroll processes, attendance management and employee relations.
The role includes line management responsibility for the School MIS Manager, Data Manager, Cover & Lettings Administrator and Finance/HR Officer, ensuring these key functions operate effectively and collaboratively across the school.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, providing confidential and timely administrative support whilst ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
We are looking for someone with HR experience and operational management experience strong organisational and communication skills, a positive and solution-focused approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment. Experience working within education is preferable, along with a strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection. Read the Job Description >>>
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- CIPD Level 5 (or willingness to train)
- Experience in HR or school business administration, with previous people management experience desirable
- Strong understanding of GDPR, safeguarding and UK employment law.
Interested? Apply before Monday 8 June 2026 (9am), by completing and submitting the school application form >>> and return it to office@kennetschool.co.uk.
Why work at Kennet?
Kennet staff embody educationalist Dylan Wiliam’s mantra: "If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they aren’t good enough but because they could be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve."
- Evidence-Based Teaching: We have clear, evidence-informed, pragmatic approaches to teaching and learning
- Efficient Workload Management: Workload is closely monitored throughout the school year, and systems are refined to be as efficient and hassle-free so that teachers can spend as much time as possible focusing on the core component of their job: teaching
- Minimal Paperwork: Paperwork and form-filling are kept to an absolute minimum
- Supportive Leadership: Senior leaders ensure all teachers can teach without disruption. School rules are non-negotiable, and poor behaviour is met by escalating sanctions.
The safeguarding and well-being of our pupils are paramount. We adhere to rigorous, safer recruitment procedures for all job applicants.
Explore career opportunities at Kennet School and join a team dedicated to excellence and a supportive group.
Perks
Kennet School embraces flexible working, and we are open to discussing possibilities for flexible working across all positions. All reasonable adjustments may be discussed during the interview. It is also committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees, governors, trainees and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We seek employees who are keen to contribute to the fuller life of this highly over-subscribed and ambitious school.