Education Recruitment Specialist — Madrid

Cognita Schools

Madrid

On-site

EUR 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Cognita Schools in Madrid is seeking an experienced Recruitment Specialist to lead end-to-end hiring across our Madrid cluster. You will source, interview, manage offers, conduct pre-employment checks and coordinate onboarding, partnering with HR Business Partners and school leaders.

This is a permanent, full-time role with immediate start. The ideal candidate will manage multiple vacancies, build talent pipelines for teaching and specialist roles, and deliver an exceptional candidate

Qualifications

End-to-end recruitment experience across multiple sites or schools.
Experience in education or multi-site organisations preferred.
Able to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously and meet urgent hiring needs.
Strong stakeholder management and communication with school leaders and HR.
Experience with ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct sourcing to attract top talent.
Fluent in English and Spanish; safeguarding knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruitment across the Madrid cluster, from vacancy approval through onboarding.
Source, interview, manage offers, and conduct pre-employment checks.
Build and maintain talent pipelines to support planned and urgent staffing needs.
Drive proactive sourcing strategies for teaching and specialist positions.
Partner with school leaders, HR teams and candidates to ensure a high-quality experience.