Head of International Recruitment

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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented individual to join us in the role of Head of International Recruitment.
The successful candidate will either have a proven track record of working in student recruitment/admissions or be a competent and successful salesperson/consultant who is looking for a new and exciting challenge within the private education sector.
Being personable, approachable, sociable, confident, articulate, friendly and inquisitive are all essential characteristics for this role, as are being flexible, resilient and having an eye for detail.
It is absolutely not essential to have worked in a school environment before; we genuinely welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds who are ambitious and are keen to take on a role in which they can develop, challenge themselves and make valuable contributions to the School.
Working alongside the Principal of the International Schools, the successful candidate will have oversight of international recruitment & admissions activity across all sections of the School and will need to combine the qualities required for the effective logistical planning and management of recruitment & admissions data, and have the presence, confidence and personal touch required to be the face of the School when meeting prospective parents and educational agents.
The Head of International Recruitment will be required to work across international markets and travel within the UK and overseas for key recruitment events, demonstrating competent networking skills and an ability to develop strong relationships. Experience of the international market/international travel would be a significant strength for any applicant, as would prior management experience of staff.
This is an extremely competitive market for independent education therefore the Head of International Recruitment will be required to combine essential focus on day-to-day tasks with strategic thinking on how to recruit international pupils, and support transition through the key stages of the school and maintain our position as the pre-eminent school in this area.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and be celebrated. Our three cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
More Information & How to Apply
The post is permanent, full time and all year round.
For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.
To apply, please click on 'apply for job'. Please address your cover letter to Mr Adrian Hallworth (Principal).
Equal Opportunities
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
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SafeguardingTaunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School's due diligence.
Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School's due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory online 3rd party online & social media search.
Taunton School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent'. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
Please visit this link to our Recruitment Policies, for more information: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is midnight on Wednesday 15th May 2024, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.
Interviews will take place between 21st - 22nd May 2024 unless applicants are contacted sooner.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.
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