Talent Acquisition Executive - Education Recruitment

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Executive to support recruitment across IB and American curriculum schools in the UAE. You will manage the full lifecycle from sourcing to selection, collaborating with Principals and school leaders to meet staffing needs.

The role requires strong candidate assessment, ATS usage, and stakeholder relationships to deliver a positive candidate experience while upholding safeguarding and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• At least three years of experience in talent acquisition or a recruitment agency environment.
• Preferred experience recruiting teachers or education professionals for IB and/or American curriculum schools.
• Familiarity with international education recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for teaching, school leadership and non-teaching positions across IB and American curriculum schools.
• Coordinate recruitment activities from vacancy requirements through sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection.
• Work with hiring stakeholders to understand staffing requirements and identify suitable candidates.
• Assess applicants against academic qualifications, professional experience, curriculum knowledge and school-specific requirements.
• Prepare candidate shortlists that meet hiring managers' expectations and coordinate timely hiring decisions.
• Maintain a professional and consistent recruitment process across vacancies.
• Support recruitment objectives while maintaining high candidate quality standards.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

ATS experience

Stakeholder management

Candidate assessment

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Position Overview

GEMS Education is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Executive to support recruitment across its International Baccalaureate (IB) and American curriculum schools in the United Arab Emirates. Reporting to the Team Lead, the Talent Acquisition Executive will manage the complete recruitment process for teaching, school leadership and non-teaching positions. The role involves attracting qualified education professionals, developing candidate pipelines and working closely with school leadership teams to meet staffing requirements. The successful candidate will have strong recruitment and candidate assessment skills, experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and the ability to build productive relationships with Principals and senior education stakeholders. Experience recruiting within the education sector, particularly for IB and American curriculum schools, is preferred. An understanding of international teaching qualifications, curriculum requirements and education recruitment practices will be valuable. The position requires a proactive and organised professional who can manage multiple vacancies, maintain accurate recruitment records and deliver a positive candidate experience while meeting GEMS Education 's recruitment, safeguarding and compliance standards.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: Recruiting-Sourcing
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for teaching, school leadership and non-teaching positions across IB and American curriculum schools.
• Coordinate recruitment activities from initial vacancy requirements through candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing and selection.
• Work with hiring stakeholders to understand staffing requirements and identify suitable candidates.
• Assess applicants against academic qualifications, professional experience, curriculum knowledge and school-specific requirements.
• Prepare candidate shortlists that meet the expectations of hiring managers and school leadership teams.
• Coordinate recruitment activities to support timely and effective hiring decisions.
• Maintain a professional and consistent recruitment process across assigned vacancies.
• Support the achievement of recruitment objectives while maintaining high candidate quality standards.

Talent Sourcing and Candidate Pipeline Development

• Identify and attract qualified teaching professionals with experience in IB and American curriculum schools.
• Source candidates for International Baccalaureate programmes, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).
• Develop recruitment pipelines for educators with relevant American curriculum experience.
• Use LinkedIn, online job boards, Applicant Tracking Systems, employee referrals and professional networks to identify potential candidates.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective applicants to support current and future recruitment needs.
• Apply proactive sourcing strategies to reach qualified professionals in the international education market.
• Maintain organised candidate information to support effective talent pipeline management.
• Represent GEMS Education professionally when engaging with potential applicants.

Candidate Screening and Assessment

• Review applications and assess candidates against position requirements.
• Conduct candidate screening and interviews to evaluate suitability for available roles.
• Assess teaching qualifications, relevant curriculum experience and professional backgrounds.
• Identify applicants whose skills and experience align with the requirements of individual schools.
• Prepare accurate candidate assessments and recommendations for hiring stakeholders.
• Maintain clear communication with candidates throughout the selection process.
• Support a consistent and professional recruitment experience for all applicants.

Stakeholder Management and School Collaboration

• Partner with Principals and school leadership teams to understand recruitment priorities.
• Establish strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across the education network.
• Discuss curriculum-specific staffing requirements and candidate expectations with hiring managers.
• Provide regular recruitment progress updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate recruitment challenges and candidate market developments when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with school leadership teams to support effective hiring outcomes.
• Maintain professional communication and responsiveness throughout the recruitment process.

Recruitment Events and Employer Representation

• Represent GEMS Education at recruitment events and career fairs.
• Engage with prospective teaching and education professionals to promote available career opportunities.
• Communicate the organisation 's recruitment requirements and employment opportunities professionally.
• Develop relationships with candidates and professional networks through recruitment activities.
• Act as an ambassador for GEMS Education throughout the candidate engagement process.
• Promote a positive and professional candidate experience.

Recruitment Compliance and Safeguarding

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with GEMS Education policies and procedures.
• Follow applicable UAE recruitment regulations and organisational requirements.
• Support the implementation of safeguarding standards throughout the recruitment process.
• Apply appropriate candidate screening and assessment procedures.
• Maintain accurate recruitment documentation to support compliance requirements.
• Work within established recruitment policies while maintaining professional standards.
• Support the organisation 's commitment to safe recruitment and child protection.

Applicant Tracking Systems and Recruitment Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Record relevant recruitment activities and candidate progress.
• Monitor recruitment key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare regular recruitment updates and reports for relevant stakeholders.
• Use recruitment reporting tools to support vacancy monitoring and recruitment performance analysis.
• Maintain reliable recruitment information to support planning and decision-making.
• Ensure candidate records and recruitment documentation are handled professionally.

Recruitment Market Awareness and Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed about international education recruitment trends and market developments.
• Maintain awareness of recruitment requirements associated with IB and American curriculum schools.
• Apply knowledge of education recruitment markets to improve candidate sourcing effectiveness.
• Demonstrate flexibility when responding to changing recruitment priorities.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen candidate engagement and recruitment practices.
• Maintain a proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach to recruitment challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor 's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Minimum Experience

• At least three years of experience in talent acquisition or a recruitment agency environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous recruitment experience within the education sector.
• Experience recruiting teachers or other education professionals for IB and/or American curriculum schools.
• Familiarity with international education recruitment practices.

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Effective candidate sourcing, screening and interviewing skills.
• Ability to assess applicants against academic qualifications, curriculum experience and school requirements.
• Understanding of International Baccalaureate programmes, including PYP, MYP, DP and Career-related Programme (CP), is advantageous.
• Familiarity with American curriculum frameworks, including Advanced Placement (AP), is advantageous.
• Proven ability to build professional relationships with senior stakeholders and school leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment activities and competing priorities.
• Strong candidate engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment reporting tools.
• Ability to monitor recruitment KPIs and maintain accurate recruitment records.
• Familiarity with recruitment sourcing platforms, professional networks and online job boards.
• Professional approach to recruitment compliance and safeguarding requirements.
• Proactive and adaptable working style.
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality recruitment experience.
• Ability to represent GEMS Education professionally in candidate interactions and recruitment events.

Additional Requirement

• Valid UAE driving licence.

Reporting and Working Relationships

• Reports To: Team Lead
• Internal Stakeholders: Principals, school leadership teams and relevant recruitment stakeholders.
• External Stakeholders: Job applicants, prospective candidates, professional networks and recruitment event participants.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

• Verification of identity.
• Verification of academic and professional qualifications.
• Review of employment history.
• Professional reference checks.
• Criminal record checks covering all countries of residence and employment.
• Enhanced disclosure checks, where applicable.
• Prohibition and barring checks, where required.
• Overseas police clearance checks, where applicable.

About GEMS Education

GEMS Education operates schools offering a range of educational curricula and learning opportunities. Its IB and American curriculum schools require qualified teaching professionals, experienced school leaders and capable support staff to maintain high educational standards. The Talent Acquisition Executive contributes to these objectives by identifying suitable candidates, supporting school recruitment requirements and maintaining effective relationships with education professionals. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to GEMS Education 's recruitment activities while supporting its commitment to high-quality education, professional standards and student safeguarding.