Recruitment Executive

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and resourceful Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team, with a primary focus on hiring Music and Dance Teachers from the UAE and international markets.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on niche and high-volume instructor requirements, sourcing talent across different countries, and using headhunting, talent mapping, direct sourcing, referrals, social media, recruitment platforms and international networks to identify suitable candidates.

This role requires someone who can go beyond simply posting vacancies, someone who can actively build international talent pipelines and identify hard-to-find teaching talent across different markets and disciplines.

Key ResponsibilitiesInternational Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Music and Dance Teachers across multiple disciplines and nationalities.
• Source candidates from different countries and international talent markets based on business requirements.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified international instructors for current and future vacancies.
• Understand different talent markets and identify relevant sourcing channels, communities and platforms for specific nationalities, disciplines and profiles.
• Coordinate with candidates across different time zones and manage the recruitment process from initial contact through offer and onboarding.

Sourcing & Headhunting

• Conduct proactive headhunting and talent mapping for specialist teaching positions.
• Identify passive candidates through LinkedIn, social media, professional networks, online communities, referrals and other relevant channels.
• Use Boolean search and advanced sourcing techniques to identify niche profiles.
• Build talent pools for recurring requirements instead of relying solely on reactive recruitment.
• Research competitor academies, music schools, dance studios, conservatories and relevant international talent communities to identify potential candidates.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.

Screening & Selection

• Conduct initial screening calls/interviews to assess candidates against role requirements.
• Evaluate candidates based on technical discipline, teaching experience, communication skills, personality, cultural fit and suitability for working with students.
• Assess candidates' qualifications, certifications, teaching background and relevant performance experience.
• Coordinate interviews, auditions/demo classes and technical assessments with hiring managers and relevant department heads.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, interview feedback and recruitment trackers.

Recruitment Coordination

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand instructor requirements, including discipline, nationality/language requirements, experience and availability.
• Prepare and communicate job requirements effectively across relevant recruitment channels.
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Support salary discussions, offer negotiations and documentation as required.
• Coordinate with HR and relevant departments to ensure smooth onboarding of selected international teachers.

Talent Pipeline & Recruitment Strategy

• Maintain active talent pools for frequently hired music and dance disciplines.
• Track recruitment activity, candidate conversions and pipeline status.
• Identify new international sourcing channels and recruitment communities.
• Support the development of a more proactive and data-driven international teacher recruitment strategy.
• Monitor international recruitment trends and recommend new approaches to improve sourcing and hiring outcomes.

Key Requirements

• 2–4 years of recruitment / talent acquisition experience, preferably with exposure to international recruitment.
• Experience recruiting teachers, trainers, instructors, performers or other specialist/niche profiles is highly desirable.
• Strong experience in headhunting, direct sourcing and passive candidate engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to source candidates internationally across multiple countries and talent markets.
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn sourcing, Boolean search and social media recruitment.
• Experience using job portals, recruitment platforms, professional networks and online communities for sourcing.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment pipelines simultaneously.
• Comfortable working with candidates from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• Highly proactive, persistent and creative in finding candidates for challenging vacancies.
• Strong follow-up, coordination and negotiation skills.
• Experience with ATS/recruitment systems and candidate databases is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

Experience recruiting professionals from areas such as:

• Music Teachers / Instructors
• Dance Teachers / Instructors
• Vocal Coaches
• Instrumental Teachers
• Ballet / Contemporary / Hip-Hop / Jazz / Other Dance Specialists
• Performing Arts Professionals
• Creative & Arts Education Professionals

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person