Work at Kent College

This will involve assisting the class teachers with learning support, helping with lesson preparation, working with small groups and carrying out administrative duties appropriate for the year group. Class sizes are small and the pupils are highly motivated. You will also be expected to take an appropriate share of duties for playtime and lunchtime supervision. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively to support learning and development, be flexible, calm, confident, and committed with sound administrative and IT skills.

The successful candidate will require a professional qualification related to the role. e.g. HLTA status, or other relevant qualifications at Level 3. The hours are 8.30am -5.30pm (Term time only).

For more information, please see the Job Purpose.

The completed application form, including the names and addresses of two referees, CV and a letter of application should be sent to the Head, Miss Katrina Handford, and sent to HR@kentcollege.kent.sch.uk.

Are you a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised Admissions Manager wishing to join our vibrant and successful school as part of the Marketing and Admissions Team? This is a critical role in the school and the successful candidate will coordinate the admissions process from initial point of contact through to final acceptance and entrance.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate senior experience of admissions management or customer service in a comparable organisation, have strong IT, data management and administrative skills and enjoy working as part of a successful team.

For more information please see the Job Advert and Job Purpose.

The application form can be found here.

Closing date: Monday 16 June 2025 by Midday.

The completed application form, including the names and addresses of two referees, CV and a letter of application should be sent to the Head, Miss Katrina Handford via hr@kentcollege.kent.sch.uk.

Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

Kent College is seeking to appoint a Head of Senior School. This post is a new role that is being created to strengthen and add capacity to the School’s executive leadership and management structure. The new Head of Senior School will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Senior School (ages 11-18), and will work closely with the Head and Executive Team on devising and implementing the School’s strategic vision.

The role is a tremendous prospect for aspiring senior leaders with the skills, passion and personality to take on the role of Head of Senior School, being responsible for the smooth running of the Senior School and reporting to Katrina Handford in her role as Head of Kent College. The School is looking for a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a leader comfortable with fast-paced change. Already an experienced senior leader in a comparable environment and, with an impressive track record of delivery through significant periods of change and development, you will possess strong organisational skills. You will have the ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure with multiple stakeholders and to tight deadlines. A flexible approach and highly developed interpersonal skills and excellent judgement, integrity, independent thought, and sense of fairness will also be required.

Potential candidates wishing to discuss this post are invited to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:

Miranda Landale, Search Consultant – mirandalandale@rsacademics.com

Peter Bodkin, Senior Advisor - peterbodkin@rsacademics.com

The Head, Katrina Handford, is seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Marketing and Admissions to lead and shape the marketing and pupil recruitment strategies at Kent College. This is a pivotal new role on the Executive Leadership Team and the postholder will play an integral role in implementing the School’s vision and strategy, with a focus on pupil number growth.

Reporting directly to the Head, the successful candidate will provide inspiring leadership to a team of marketing and admissions professionals. They will communicate the Kent College positioning in a compelling way and will demonstrate the agility and strategic skills to respond to future challenges and opportunities across the independent school sector.

The successful applicant will be a strategic and senior marketing professional, with extensive stakeholder management and influencing skills gained from within or outside the education sector. Enthusiasm, creativity and a collaborative approach are fundamental to this role.

For further information about the role and details of how to apply please visit www.rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Monday 16^th June 2025

  
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:  

Susannah Thompson, Search Consultant: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com.

We are looking for a committed, reliable and experienced driver for a permanent position. Working hours would approximately be 20 hours per week to cover the morning and afternoon shift: 6.30am-8.30am and 4.00pm-6.00pm or mornings only 10 hours per week to cover the morning shift: 6.30am-8.30am.

Applicants must

• - have a D1 on your driving licence
• - be conscientious with good common sense
• - be able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• - have a good knowledge of local roads
• - have sound driving skills and a clean driving licence
  

For more information, please see the Minibus Driver Job Advert.

Excellent rate of pay and access to a range of benefits.

The completed application form, including the names and addresses of two referees, CV and a letter of application should be sent to the Head, Miss Katrina Handford, and sent to HR@kentcollege.kent.sch.uk.