Junior Recruitment Officer (Temporary) - SPARK Schools Support Office - 2026 at SPARK Schools

Responsibilities:

 Attraction:  

• Builds applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, universities and providing network information and opportunities.
• The posting and updating of job vacancies on the careers page and various job board portals.
• Networking with various stakeholders to ensure an ongoing pipeline of potential referral candidates.

 Shortlist and screening:  

• Determines applicant requirements by carefully studying the current job description
• Thorough screening and shortlisting of CVs according to the requirements of the job description whilst ensuring ongoing feedback to candidates
• Telephonic screening of applicants to ensure they meet the job requirements and SPARK cultural fit
• Submission and coordination/marking of benchmark Subject Knowledge Tests

 Coordination of review and assessment of Video upload/In-Person interviews: 

• Coordination of review and assessment of lesson demonstrations and Video/In-Person interviews with Line Managers and relevant panel members.

 Administration: 

• Ongoing communication of feedback to candidates including confirmation of unsuccessful applications.
• Make recommendations to applicants and relevant Line Managers with regards to location, job role, start date and salary.
• Keep record of all recruitment data as per company recruitment policy and procedures.
• Conducting fingerprints and criminal clearances with shortlisted candidates
• Follow procedure of informing Line Manager and Human Capital Department of new employee start date.
• Coordinate background checks including but not limited to; qualification and police clearance.
• Coordinate psychometric assessments should this be required for a specific vacancy.

 Internal recruitment facilitation: 

• Ensures the standards of internal recruitment are met in order to provide a fair and consistent process to identify suitable and high performing individuals.
• Give constructive feedback regarding growth opportunities for candidates who do not meet the requirements for promotions and internal transfers.

 Reporting and Recruitment Tracking: 

• Ongoing reporting of relevant data as per network objectives
• Updating of comments and progress on the Recruitment Dashboard/Masterfile
• Updating of the Recruitment Tracking Sheet in conjunction with the Talent Acquisition Manager
• Updates job knowledge by participating in conferences and educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organisations.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Completed relevant Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Experience:

• At least 1 - 3 years' experience in general recruitment, selection and/or talent management.