JOB OVERVIEW
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of International Admissions to join Kent College, Canterbury.
This role is a key ambassadorial role with scope to further enhance the School’s already excellent reputation nationally and internationally.
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, energetic, and confident communicator, with the ability to forge strong working relationships with agents, parents, and pupils. They will need to tap into existing and new markets for international boarding students and promote the KC brand on a global platform. The role is pivotal in ensuring Kent College maintains its vibrant boarding community to agreed target levels and ensuring all parents and their children receive personal attention. The position requires excellent administrative skills and meticulous accuracy.
WHY CHOOSE US
Situated in Canterbury, just one hour from the centre of London by train, Kent College is a co‑educational school with a Methodist foundation. Our Senior School (11 to 18 years) has some 600 pupils, with approximately one‑third boarding and two‑thirds day. This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a happy, caring and successful school in which pupils feel supported and encouraged to aim for high standards of achievement and conduct.
The school was graded as Excellent in all aspects following an ISI inspection in October 2022, the Independent Schools Inspectorate that conducts inspections on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education. In our most recent ISI inspection (results not yet published) the parent questionnaires reaffirmed the strength of our work with 98% of parents saying their child is happy, and 97% believing their child makes good or excellent progress.
We offer a range of benefits at KC, including private healthcare with Benenden Health, retail and gym membership discounts, free lunch during term time, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and home and tech scheme, among many others.
THE POSITION
The post is full-time, full-year, with a regular requirement to travel and to work at evenings and weekends.
Please see the attached job pack for more information.
Closing date: 1st May 2026, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.
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