Head of HR

The English School, Kuwait is seeking a skilled and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead our HR operations during an exciting phase of school growth.

This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to shape a high-performing HR function that reflects TES's values of professionalism, inclusivity, and excellence. The Head of HR will oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, retention, compliance, and performance management—while serving as a key advisor to senior leadership.

A core responsibility of this role is the promotion and implementation of safer recruitment practices, in line with UK child safeguarding standards. The successful candidate will also liaise with the Ministry of Education and ensure compliance with local regulations and internal policies.

We are looking for a native English speaker with exceptional communication and leadership skills. A working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage. Previous HR experience in a school setting is strongly preferred, and familiarity with Kuwait labour law will be beneficial.

The position begins in the 2025/2026 academic year. Please refer to the full Job Description for further details.

The English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As per our Safer Recruitment Policy, applicants must be prepared to undergo stringent child protection screening including, but not limited to, checks with past employers and criminal records checks.