About Us

Join the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) and help more great future teachers take their next step into Initial Teacher Training (ITT). We believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we’re looking for someone who shares that belief and can turn it into outstanding candidate support. 

About the role

As ITT Recruitment Coordinator, you’ll proactively contact people who have submitted an Expression of Interest, provide clear guidance on routes, eligibility and timelines, and help them overcome common barriers to applying. You’ll triage enquiries against subject and regional need, and work closely with regional teams to ensure candidates are supported at the right time, in the right place. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment, admissions, outreach, customer engagement or advisory roles and be confidence using data and systems to track interactions and outcomes. 

This role is hybrid and Within commuting distance of; London (BR3 1QP), Birmingham (B15 2HU), Blackburn (BB1 2HT), Doncaster (DN6 7EQ), Redcar (TS10 4AB), Bristol (BS10 5PY), or Bradford (BD4 6NR) The role will mainly be home based with the requirement to be on site once a fortnight.  

Please note that occasional evening work may be required to liaise with candidates outside normal working hours. 

Closing date: 29 March 2026 

Interview date: 2 April 2026  

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. 

Corporate Responsibilities

• To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT. 

• To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person. 

• To comply with all reasonable management requests. 

Key Responsibilities 

Candidate engagement and support

• Proactively contact EOI candidates (primarily by phone, supplemented by email) who have provided consent, to offer personalised guidance and encouragement to apply

• Hold supportive, informative conversations to understand candidates’ background, motivations, subject interests and location preferences

• Provide clear, accurate information about ITT routes, eligibility, timelines and next steps

• Help candidates identify and overcome common barriers to application (e.g. confidence, understanding of requirements, practical concerns)

Triage and prioritisation

• Use agreed criteria to prioritise EOIs for proactive contact, based on subject demand, regional capacity and candidate readiness

• Identify candidates who are well‑matched to current opportunities and those who may require longer‑term nurturing or signposting

• Ensure that advice given to candidates reflects up‑to‑date information on course and placement availability

Collaboration and handover

• Work closely with regional recruitment and delivery teams to ensure smooth handover of specific candidates at the appropriate point

• Share relevant candidate insight to support effective local follow‑up and interview preparation

• Act as a consistent central point of contact, helping to reduce duplication and inconsistency in early‑stage engagement

Data, insight and compliance

• Accurately record candidate interactions, outcomes and next steps in relevant systems

• Capture qualitative insight on candidate motivations and reasons for progression or drop‑off

• Ensure all activity complies with GDPR and organisational data‑protection policies, including consent management and opt‑outs

• Contribute to the evaluation of the pilot by supporting reporting on volumes, conversion and candidate experience

Additional recruitment responsibilities

• Support with recruitment events as required, particularly with promoting and liaising with EOIs in the build and follow up stages

• Host small-scale informal sessions with EOIs as required to improve candidate engagement options

• Manage the ITT Recruitment external communications channels to provide prompt and supportive contact with EOIs

• Support ITT Marketing Manager with day-to-day marketing administration as required

• Support ITT Recruitment & Marketing Manager with day-to-day recruitment administration as required

Essential Criteria

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching  

• Experience in recruitment, admissions, outreach, customer engagement or advisory roles

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in one‑to‑one conversations

• Ability to explain complex processes clearly and empathetically

• Confidence using data and systems to track interactions and outcomes

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

• Commitment to fairness, inclusion and positive candidate experience

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in education, teacher recruitment or a public‑service context

• Familiarity with admissions or application processes within the Initial Teacher Training environment

• Understanding of the Initial Teacher Training landscape

• Experience working across central and regional teams

Working at the National Institute of Teaching

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract for 4 months  

Salary: £31,537 per annum + benefits (pro-rata) 

Closing Date: 4.00pm Sunday 29 March 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 02 April 2026

Key Benefits: 

• Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service.  

• Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.  

• Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme  

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!  

• Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more! 

• Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.  

• Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals. 

• Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters 

• Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.  

Further Information   

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.  

Notes:   

• Please note that occasional evening work may be required to liaise with candidates outside normal working hours  

• This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment  

• This document is an overview of the role

• The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change

• This document does not form part of the contract of employment.