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Are you an experienced and strategic HR leader ready to shape the staff experience and contribute to the continued success of a vibrant international school community?

We are seeking an exceptional Head of HR to lead the Human Resources function within our thriving all-through international school, supporting 150+ teaching and administrative staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior HR professional with:

✔️ Strong knowledge of Spanish employment legislation and regulatory requirements

✔️ Excellent English communication skills

✔️ A proactive, collaborative and people-focused approach

✔️ International school experience is highly desirable, though not essential

The successful candidate will provide both strategic and operational HR leadership, working closely with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and external partners to ensure effective, compliant and values-driven HR practices across the school. They will act as a trusted advisor on employment matters, equality, safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory compliance, helping to foster a positive and supportive staff environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

✔️ Recruitment, selection and onboarding

✔️ Full employee lifecycle management and employee relations

✔️ Professional development and staff learning initiatives

✔️ Attendance management and HR systems

✔️ Employee records and HR administration

✔️ Payroll coordination and benefits support

✔️ Policy development, implementation and compliance

✔️ Staff wellbeing, engagement and organisational culture

✔️ HR data, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives

At Aloha College Marbella, we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment where staff can thrive professionally and personally.

If you are seeking an exciting HR leadership opportunity where you can shape the culture, development and staff experience of a dynamic and diverse international school, we would be delighted to hear from you.​

The closing date for applications is 6 September 2026 . However, interviews will take place on a rolling basis, and recruitment may close early once the right candidate is found.

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​ACM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks prior to any appointment being confirmed. P​art of these checks ​will include requesting references from past employers. One of​ the references must be from the ​most ​current employer. ACM will phone referees to ensure the veracity of references.

​All new staff will be required to show a history of police checks, including checks for all countries where a person has worked. It is compulsory the obtainment of an up-to-date International Child Protection Certificate before arriving at ACM.

Equal Opportunities:

ACM is an equal opportunities college and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, marital status, political affiliations, pregnancy​ and maternity​, race, ethnicity or national identity, religious beliefs, sex, gender or transgender status and sexual orientation.

Our School:

Aloha College Marbella, a charitable trust, is a British International School with 40 years’ experience in providing quality education to a Community representing over 57 nationalities. We are a College for boys and girls aged from 3 – 18 years.

In addition to its British Curriculum, Aloha College Marbella also offers education in Spanish Language and Culture, enabling students to gain qualifications from both educational systems.

As a College that puts students at the centre of everything that we do, we place a great emphasis on fostering strong values: Care, Respect, Effort, Honesty and Resilience. We encourage our whole-school community, governors, staff, parents and pupils to adopt these values, which underpin our high expectations.

We are proud of all of our students and what they achieve. They are confident, articulate and engaged in all aspects of school life. They are taught by highly-qualified, inspirational teachers and are supported by excellent Pastoral care.

Basic information about data protection:

Responsible: ALOHA COLLEGE MARBELLA. Purpose: Staff Selection. Legitimation: Consent. Addressees: Data are not transferred unless legally obliged. Rights: Access, rectification or elimination, limits to processing and portability. Additional information: Additional and detailed information on Data Protection can be found in the Privacy Policy published on our website or by sending an email to: dataprotection@aloha-college.com.

The personal information collected will be used for the purposes of recruitment and selection for the role you have applied for, or other roles you may be suitable for within the School. If appointed this will form part of your employment record. The information will not be used for any other purpose nor will it be disclosed to any third party. The School’s policy on retention of information is that all recruitment records are destroyed six months after the closing date for positions (except for information on successful applicants).