Talent Acquisition Executive – IB & American Curriculum Schools

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

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.