School Talent Acquisition Manager

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead and coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for teaching, leadership, administrative, and support positions.
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies to attract high-calibre professionals within the international education sector.
• Proactively source and engage qualified teachers through direct search, networking, referrals, and market mapping activities.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill academic positions.
• Develop targeted recruitment initiatives focused on attracting teaching talent from the UK and other international markets.
• Manage recruitment campaigns, job postings, education recruitment partners, and external suppliers.
• Conduct competency-based interviews and assess candidates against technical, cultural, and behavioural requirements.
• Prepare candidate evaluations and provide recommendations to hiring managers and school leadership teams.
• Manage offer negotiations and prepare employment contracts in collaboration with HR and school management.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Principals, Heads of School, Academic Directors, and department leaders to understand current and future talent needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor on talent acquisition strategy, market intelligence, and recruitment best practices.
• Facilitate interview processes and support hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations.

Onboarding, Talent Integration & Mobility

• Oversee the onboarding and induction process for new employees.
• Support international hires throughout relocation and integration into the organisation.
• Ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee, contributing to retention and engagement.

Talent Pipeline & Employer Branding

• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, teaching associations, international schools, and professional networks.
• Represent the organisation at international recruitment fairs and education events.
• Strengthen the employer brand within the education sector and enhance the candidate experience.
• Build long-term talent communities to support future hiring needs.