talent acquisition manager in education

Company: Cognita Schools
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Location: London
Job Description:

Описание


Cognita is a global leader in independent education, with 90 schools in 20 countries serving more than 100,000 students. Its schools aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive in a rapidly evolving world.



Задачи


Attract, engage, and secure teaching, leadership, and education professionals across Cognita’s UK schools Partner with Heads, Principals, and hiring managers to understand workforce needs Develop sourcing strategies and deliver the recruitment journey from attraction through onboarding Build and nurture talent pipelines, source candidates through multiple channels, and manage recruitment campaigns and events Advise stakeholders on recruitment best practices Ensure safeguarding, compliance, and pre-employment checks meet required standards Maintain accurate applicant tracking system data and support stakeholders with ATS training Provide recruitment reporting and workforce planning insights



Требования


At least five years’ experience managing full-cycle recruitment Proven track record sourcing candidates for teaching, leadership, and academic positions Strong relationship-building, organisational, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills Experience managing multiple vacancies and competing priorities Familiarity with sourcing tools, social media platforms, CV databases, and applicant tracking systems Sound judgement when handling sensitive safeguarding and candidate information


Nice to have



  • Education-sector experience, particularly in an international or multi-site school group; familiarity with international teacher recruitment, relocation and visa processes, teacher accreditation requirements, and safeguarding frameworks across countries; a degree; a professional HR qualification such as CIPD; ability to present recruitment data and market insights to senior stakeholders; additional language skills relevant to the region



Условия



  • Four days per week in the London office or schools and one day working from home

  • Applications close Friday 16th October 2026

  • All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check

  • Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating employees with dignity and respect regardless of background

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Posted: October 12th, 2026