Recruitment Officer (GORSE SCITT)

The Gorse Academies Trust, Leeds, LS27 0LZ

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, All Year Round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C1 SCP 12-17 (£29,541- £32,046)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about people, education and making a real difference?

Do you have the energy, creativity and commitment to inspire talented individuals to take the next step towards a rewarding career in teaching?

We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Recruitment Officer to join our team and play a key role in attracting and supporting future teachers throughout their journey into teacher training.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to work within GORSE SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training), an integral part of Leeds Teaching School Hub, in this important and stimulating role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day running of all processes surrounding the recruitment of trainee teachers to the GORSE SCITT programme. Recruitment of trainee teachers to GORSE SCITT is an integral part of the success of GORSE SCITT.

Since 2013, GORSE SCITT has trained and supported into employment more than 2000 teachers. We are an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and receive a large number of applications from candidates wishing to train with us. As a result of this, we interview and recruit weekly, meaning that recruitment is a full-time, ongoing activity needing the highest level of administration.

If you are incredibly organised, efficient, personable and committed, this is a fantastic opportunity for to take your career to the next step in a dynamic organisation.

The ideal applicant will have:

• English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) GCSE level.
• Experience of working in an office environment.
• Good time management skills, including the ability to work to deadlines.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

C1 Recruitment Officer (LTSH).pdf - 383 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Gorse Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gorse Academies Trust website
• Email address: info@ltsh.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gorse-academies-trust

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