People and Culture Team Manager

• Effective recruitment materials including job descriptions, person specifications, candidate packs and advertisements are handled professionally and in a timely manner
• The interview process is well managed, including oversight of any travel and hotel arrangements, preparation of interview documentation and effective communication with all stakeholders involved
• Support for any Recruitment Fairs/Open House events
• Single Central Records are managed effectively via BIPO
• Upon appointment of staff, all background checks, references, on-line presence checks, employee details and records are in place
• The teacher qualifications assessment and teacher registration process is managed in accordance with the HK Education Bureau and Employee Ordinance

• Provision of Visas, flights and serviced accommodation to new teaching staff and dependants as appropriate
• Induction planning and programme arrangements for all staff including support to the annual Induction/Inset and Start-Up week preparations

• Experience of working in HR/People teams in an educational setting
• Proven track record of managing teams
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Good understanding of MS 365 applications
• Ability to develop positive co-operative relationships with others
• A relevant qualification in Human Resources (or working towards a qualification) 
• Good understanding of employment legislation in both Hong Kong and UK
• Demonstrable experience of advising on HR related issues with a strong team working, relationship building and service focus
• Warm and engaging communication style with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and maintain confidentiality
• Confident in management of employee relations cases with ability to recognise key risks and provide advice to line managers
• Proven ability to prioritise conflicting priorities, exercise sound judgement, anticipate issues, create innovative solutions, and respond quickly to emerging people matter
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Interest in and commitment to advancing the organisational equality and inclusion agenda.
• Display warmth, empathy, care, and sensitivity
• Well organised and able to manage own workload effectively and flexibly.
• Highly motivated and driven to succeed.
• Committed and willing to “go the extra mile” to meet targets.

Kellett is a through-train school from Reception to Year 13 with two preparatory campuses and one senior campus. Student roll currently is 1558; Senior 749; KLB Prep 327; PFL Prep 482.

Kellett offers a truly outstanding education, evidenced by a BSO Inspection, membership of COBIS, HMC and IAPS, as well as exceptional public examination results.

We are an equal opportunities employer and treat all job applicants and staff with equal respect free from unjustifiable discrimination.

Kellett School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, review of social media presence and successful references. 

In line with UK Government guidelines - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, Kellett School will conduct online checks prior to interview for all candidates shortlisted.

Kellett School ensures equal treatment for all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity or marital status.

Kellett School encourages applications from qualified candidates of varied backgrounds, supporting a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.