Senior HR Coordinator - Talent Acquisition & Partnerships
The British School of Kuwait (BSK)
Kuwait
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Tax-Free Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Negotiable
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Human Resources Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for managing the school’s general HR operations, overseeing recruitment processes, and fostering strategic partnerships that enhance the school’s reputation and opportunities for staff and students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of HR best practices in an educational setting and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities
Generalist HR
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, ensuring a professional and confidential service.
- Manage employee life cycle processes, including onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
- Provide guidance to staff and leadership on HR policies, employment law, and best practices.
- Maintain and update HR systems and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures aligned with the school’s strategic goals.
Recruitment
- Coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting and candidate sourcing to interviews and onboarding.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract top talent, ensuring alignment with the school’s values and diversity objectives.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide tailored recruitment support.
- Maintain a positive candidate experience and build a strong employer brand for the school.
School Partnerships
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with external organizations, universities, and professional networks to enhance opportunities for the school community.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify and pursue partnership opportunities that align with the school’s mission and objectives.
- Represent the school at networking events, conferences, and meetings to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
- Monitor the effectiveness of partnerships and provide regular updates to the leadership team.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within the education sector.
- Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law, and HR compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage external partnerships.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is essential
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent.
- Experience in an international or independent school setting.
- Familiarity with safeguarding and safer recruitment practices in schools.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and solution-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Discreet and trustworthy, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- A collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude.
- Must have a confident and professional approach to working with a variety of stakeholders.
- Must be willing to dedicate and commit time to the role outside of normal working hours.
Safeguarding
Prospective candidates should submit the details of at least two previous employers as referees which must be their two most recent employers, covering a minimum of four years of employment, or all of their employment if the candidate has less than four years of experience.
If a candidate has only one previous employer, two references can be provided from the same employer.
For candidates in a school where the line manager is providing a reference, the reference must be countersigned by the Head Teacher or Principal.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal background check and must provide a detailed residential history for the last ten (10) years.
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is committed to safer recruitment practices.
Apply online through our Careers Website.
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About The British School of Kuwait (BSK)
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- The British School of Kuwait (BSK)
- Building 214, Street 1, Block 1, PO Box 26922, Salwa
- Safat
- 13130
- Kuwait
Context
The British School of Kuwait (BSK) traces its origins to 1978 when Madam Vera Al-Mutawa MBE and Mr Sadiq Al-Mutawa established a small kindergarten which became known as The Sunshine School.
Steady growth took place through the 1980s and, having recovered from the disruption of the 1990 invasion of Kuwait, by 1992 the school accommodated 550 Kindergarten and Primary age students. The decision having been made to serve the community at both Primary and Secondary levels, a move to the present site in Salwa took place and in September 1993, newly renamed, The British School of Kuwait opened to 900 students.
BSK currently provides a quality British curriculum education to students from Reception to Year 13. Our students come from more than 70 countries and follow the National Curriculum of England through to GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A Level qualifications. The school provides a structured, caring and happy environment for learning with excellent resourcing and a qualified, highly-trained and well-motivated staff.
BSO Accreditation
Our school has been inspected by teams from Penta International, an inspectorate approved by the UK Department for Education (DfE) to inspect British international schools.
British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation is a voluntary inspection system, monitored by the UK Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) which informs parents of students in British international schools how well the standards in these schools measure up against the standards that apply to independent schools within Britain.
In March 2013, March 2016, May 2017 and again in March 2023, BSK was awarded British School Overseas (BSO) status, enabling the school to mentor Early Career Teachers through their induction years. The latest BSO inspection report has been published on the UK Department for Education website and can be viewed here.
BSK is a founding member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and a founding member of British Schools Overseas (BSO). The school is committed to Continuing Professional Development for all members of staff.
Mission
The mission of The British School of Kuwait (BSK) is to provide its students with the Best of British Education, an education that is rigorous, rounded and relevant.
Values
We are rigorous in setting and ensuring the achievement of high standards in all areas.
Our hard working students benefit from a rigorous approach to the optimisation of their academic and pastoral progress and are ambitious in the pursuit of the highest standards in their academic attainment and progress, attitudes to learning, personal and social development and extracurricular pursuits. Our dedicated teachers are rigorous in the planning and preparation of their teaching, in the assessment of their students’ work and in their reporting to parents. They are supported in their pursuit of excellence through a robust system of performance management and professional development.
We have long demonstrated a commitment to the breadth and balance that underpins the British education system. With respect to the curriculum, as well as teaching English and Arabic, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Sciences, Geography, History, Modern Languages and PSHE, BSK also stresses the importance of disciplines such as Music, Drama, Art and Physical Education. Our extensive extracurricular program also ensures that our students have access to a wide range of enriching opportunities outside of the classroom.
The current and future relevance of the education students receive at BSK is paramount, and our efforts are geared toward ensuring that when they move on, our students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence they require to be well-prepared in ever evolving and increasingly competitive environments. The curricular, pastoral and extracurricular programs on offer in order that they remain current and continue to bring additional value to the experiences enjoyed by students at BSK.
Aims
Our curriculum is based upon a clear set of aims which reflects our mission and values:
- to develop self-awareness, a positive self-image, and the confidence to take advantage of opportunities to develop their own talents and personalities in order to live as independent and self-motivated members of the community
- to develop lively enquiring minds, including the ability to question and argue rationally and to approach the solution of problems in an imaginative and methodical way
- to develop the skills necessary to work confidently and sensitively in collaboration with others
- to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding relevant to adult life and employment in a fast-changing world
- to be able to comprehend information sensitively and communicate effectively
- to acquire a reasoned set of attitudes and to be able to respect other backgrounds and lifestyles
- to recognise, evaluate and learn from human achievement and aspirations
- to acquire an understanding of social, economic, political, scientific and technological issues, and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations
- to appreciate a variety of aesthetic, creative and imaginative forms and to express themselves creatively
- to promote their own health, development and wellbeing
- to heighten their awareness and understanding of the environment and environmental issues and to encourage a sense of personal responsibility for environmental stewardship on local, regional and global scales
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