Talent Acquisition Executive IB And American Curriculum Schools

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Executive is responsible for attracting and recruiting high-quality teaching roles across GEMS Education's IB and American curriculum schools. Reporting to the Team Lead, the role manages end-to-end recruitment, builds strong talent pipelines, and partners with school leadership teams to meet recruitment needs while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for teaching, leadership, and non-teaching roles across IB and American curriculum schools.
• Partner with Principals and school leadership teams to understand curriculum-specific recruitment requirements.
• Source and attract qualified IB (PYP, MYP, DP) and American curriculum educators.
• Build strong candidate pipelines through LinkedIn, job boards, ATS, referrals, and professional networks.
• Screen, interview, shortlist, and assess candidates based on qualifications, curriculum experience, and school requirements.
• Represent GEMS Education at recruitment events and career fairs.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, safeguarding requirements, and UAE regulations.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience and act as an ambassador for GEMS Education.
• Maintain accurate ATS records, monitor recruitment KPIs, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Stay informed about international education trends and recruitment market developments.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in talent acquisition or recruitment agency environments.
• Experience recruiting within the education sector, preferably for IB and/or American curriculum schools.
• Understanding of IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP & CP) and American curriculum frameworks, including AP, is advantageous.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and school leaders.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and candidate engagement skills.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment reporting tools.
• Valid UAE driving licence.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to delivering a high-quality recruitment experience