Talent Officer - School Recruitment (MoE Subjects)

Role Overview

Talent Officer - School Recruitment (MoE Subjects) at Aldar Education, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role specializes in the recruitment of Ministry of Education subject teachers across Aldar's growing family of owned and operated schools.

Company Overview

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, providing inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. The organization has grown from one school with 250 students in 2007 to a provider supporting over 38,000 students across 31 schools with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing over 100 nationalities. Aldar Education offers the broadest choice of curricula in the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi, including a Teacher Training Academy and ancillary services. The organization's efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education, and directly supports the educational goals of Abu Dhabi's government.

Role Purpose

Lead the end-to-end recruitment of Ministry of Education subject teachers (Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies) across Aldar's operated schools. Act as a subject specialist recruiter and trusted advisor to the Director of MoE, Principals, and hiring managers, ensuring alignment with workforce plans, compliance with regulations, and strategic talent acquisition through proactive sourcing and selection excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Process Management

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for MoE subjects, ensuring alignment with workforce plans.
• Develop and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates for key teaching roles.
• Own initial screening, shortlisting, and interviewing based on job criteria and school preferences.
• Own and deliver selection processes, including participation in interviews, interview scheduling, panel preparation, feedback collection, and post-interview decision-making.
• Ensure timely issuance, collection, and filing of contracts and supporting documentation for all hires.
• Prepare and send contracts to selected candidates and follow up for timely return and completion.

Talent Attraction & Events

• Design, organise, and execute MoE recruitment events in the UAE and internationally to support talent attraction and selection.
• Organise and attend recruitment fairs, careers expos, and online talent events to proactively source teachers.
• Design and deliver employer branding initiatives to promote Aldar Education as a leading employer of choice in the education sector.
• Collaborate with marketing on job advert content, visual campaigns, and social media outreach.

Strategic Advisory & Workforce Planning

• Serve as a trusted advisor for the Director of MoE, Principals, and hiring managers, supporting decision-making, interview coordination, and workforce planning.
• Act as a subject specialist recruiter for MoE, providing recruitment expertise and candidate recommendations across the Operated Schools.
• Create and update job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers and subject leads.
• Advise and guide hiring managers in structured interview practices and scoring rubrics.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure full compliance with safer recruitment practices, including document verification, references, background checks, and regulatory requirements (ADEK, KHDA).
• Collect and verify all onboarding documents (passport, attested qualifications, safeguarding checks, references).
• Maintain accurate recruitment records, interview notes, offer letters, and visa application materials.
• Maintain candidate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure compliance with data protection policies.

Reporting & Data Management

• Maintain recruitment trackers and dashboards and submit regular reports on vacancy status, hiring progress, and recruitment KPIs.
• Submit weekly vacancy and recruitment status reports to P&C leadership and school Principals.
• Share internal vacancies transparently across the group to promote internal mobility.

Candidate Experience & Communication

• Ensure positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

Team Development & Process Improvement

• Train new Talent Team members on recruitment systems, portals, and best practices.
• Provide input on improvements to recruitment processes, policies, and candidate experience.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Additional HR/Talent qualifications are welcomed.
• Minimum 3 years in recruitment or with MoE subjects.
• Experience of working in the UK, US, or UAE education sector is highly advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

Language

• Communicate in English and Arabic (written and verbal communication).

Recruitment & Sourcing

• Conduct full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (Oracle) and related job boards.
• Use LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates.
• Experience in volume recruitment.
• Familiarity with social media, CV databases, and professional networks.

Systems & Tools

• Proficient in MS Office.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of UAE labour law.
• Understanding of ADEK and similar government body requirements.

Interpersonal & Leadership

• Build strong, positive, and influential relationships at all levels.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Build, manage, and foster a team-oriented environment.
• Work in a highly collaborative and effective manner, both independently and in cross-functional teams.

Professional Attributes

• Think ahead and out of the box.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach towards task and improvement ideas.
• Maintain attention to detail with diligent follow-up and timely execution.
• Adapt easily to a fast-paced environment.
• Multi-task and handle pressure effectively.
• Demonstrate accountability for own tasks and responsibilities.
• Organize and prioritize effectively to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess flexibility and deliver results in a changing and highly ambiguous work environment.
• Apply strong problem-solving and client management skills.
• Take responsibility for own learning and encourage others to do the same.