Overall purpose of the post

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system. 

The ITT Recruitment Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing a pipeline of high-potential recruits to the NIoT’s Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme: individuals who are excited about using the best research and practice insights to drive their development and increase impact on children. 

The ITT Recruitment Manager is part of our Partnerships team and will report into the NIoT’s Director of Recruitment. The successful candidate will work with the recruitment leads in the NIoT’s four Regions to ensure that ITT applicants have a seamless, positive and inclusive experience that minimises attrition and reflects the NIoT’s ethos. The successful candidate will also hold close relationships with the NIoT ITT Faculty (also based in our Regions).

As well as a dynamic doer, the ITT Recruitment Manager will be an analytical thinker, using data to continuously improve the process and share strategic insights with the wider team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead a new function that will be central to the growth and sustainability of the NIoT. 

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure a seamless, positive experience for ITT applicants, which reflects the NIoT’s ethos and values, through the development of effective recruitment processes and systems

• Maintain oversight and monitor the ITT pipeline from initial interest through to commencement on programme, ensuring the NIoT meets its recruitment targets across all regions

• Proactively support the recruitment of ITTs in cold spot areas and areas of need

• Use data to continuously analyse and improve the process, sharing strategic insights (e.g,. common exit points) with the wider team

• Set the entry bar at the right level and ensure it is clearly communicated and upheld by all involved in attraction and selection.  

• Use data and feedback loops to continuously review and update the entry bar.  

• Support Campus teams in the design and running of a robust and effective interview and assessment process for ITT applicants that involves Associate Colleges  

• Support Campuses in the design of onboarding logistics, taking applicants from successful interview, through the necessary checks, and preparing them for course commencement

• Prepare relevant communication materials and enable the Campus team to work hand in hand with Associate Colleges throughout recruitment

• Work with the marketing and communications leads, define an inspirational strategy for digital and in person marketing efforts. Liaise regularly and support the ITT faculty and campus principals who will lead on local marketing.  

• Champion diversity and ensure an inclusive, equitable recruitment approach, which reflects global best practice, attracts a diverse pool of applicants and is accessible to all.  

• Support the implementation of a new CRM system and ensure it is used effectively to enhance recruitment.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Support the work of the IT Product Manager who manages the tech solution to continuously improve user experience internally and externally

• Work closely with: 

  o   the ITT Faculty and Campus Principals who undertake regional recruitment; 

  o   the Director of Partnerships to leverage the links with Associate Colleges and other Trusts to maximise local recruitment;  

  o   Degree Awarding Powers Director to ensure all recruitment policies are aligned to success in the OfS process; 

  o   The Research and Best Practice function to ensure that the best research insights from research are included in the NIoT’s approach   

What we are looking for

Essential

• Experience in the management of ITT recruitment

• A very good understanding of the learning and development pathway of teachers

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage different priorities

• Previous experience of working in a remote team

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics

Further Information 

The NIoT team is currently made up of seconded staff from its Founding MATs supported by specialist external contractors. We are now transitioning from this start-up phase and are recruiting for permanent staff to take over the work of the NIoT from this founding team.  

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.

This post is a full-time position and will be offered on a permanent contract. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearance.