Education recruitment is a whirlwind, especially at this time of year.
Many recruiting teams find themselves overwhelmed by applications, often relying on outdated tracking methods that waste time and risk overlooking exceptional educators.
With growing to-do lists and lack of time, schools can’t afford to lose star candidates due to outdated or inefficient processes.
The solution? A purpose-built Applicant Tracking System (ATS). The right ATS streamlines hiring, identifies top talent effectively, and builds a stronger educational team.
Even schools with an existing ATS should regularly update their software to stay ahead in recruitment.
Here’s how to select and leverage an education-tailored ATS, giving your school a competitive edge in attracting top teaching talent.
Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is more than just software—it’s a strategic recruitment tool designed to transform how schools hire educators. Think of it as your digital recruitment assistant, working 24/7 to streamline the hiring process.
What is an ATS?
At its core, an ATS helps schools:
- Automatically post job openings across multiple platforms
- Organize and filter candidate applications
- Screen resumes against specific criteria
- Track candidate progress through the hiring pipeline
- Collaborate seamlessly between recruiters and hiring managers
The Power of a Purpose-Built ATS for Education
Not all Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are created equal, especially in teacher recruitment. Many schools make the mistake of using generic ATS solutions that lack essential features like certification tracking and integration with education-specific job boards.
In contrast, a purpose-built ATS can significantly transform your recruitment process. Such systems are designed to meet the unique needs of the education sector, streamlining hiring from job postings to onboarding.
Choosing the right ATS is just the first step; to truly revolutionize your recruitment efforts, you must leverage its full potential effectively.
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How to Maximize the Impact of Your ATS with Teach Away
Selecting the right Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is crucial for revolutionizing your teacher recruitment process. Teach Away’s comprehensive ATS offers a powerful suite of tools designed specifically for international schools.
Here are key ways to maximize your school’s impact with Teach Away’s ATS:
Streamline Your Hiring Process
Teach Away’s ATS provides a user-friendly dashboard that simplifies the entire recruitment process:
- Post unlimited job listings year-round to reach a global audience of educators
- Use advanced filtering tools to narrow down candidates based on specific criteria like subject, experience, curriculum, and teaching license type
- Leverage the Teach Ai feature, which uses artificial intelligence to evaluate and recommend the best candidates for your positions
Implement Year-Round Recruitment
Avoid last-minute hiring rushes by maintaining an active presence throughout the year:
- Use Teach Away’s ATS to maintain an active presence on job boards throughout the year
- Build a strong candidate pipeline by engaging with potential hires well in advance of openings
- Take advantage of the ability to post uncapped job listings at any time, allowing for continuous recruitment
Highlight More Than Just Salary
While salary is important, it’s not the only factor teachers consider when choosing a new position. Use your ATS to create job postings that highlight all aspects of what your school has to offer:
- Create personalized landing pages to showcase your school’s unique culture and opportunities
- Use Teach Away’s platform to craft job postings that highlight career progression, work environment, and unique perks
Leverage Talent Pooling
Don’t let good candidates slip away just because you don’t have an immediate opening. Build relationships with promising candidates, even without immediate openings, to create a talent pool of promising candidates:
- Maintain relationships with promising candidates even when you don’t have immediate openings
- Quickly fill positions when they become available by tapping into your pre-vetted talent pool
Enhance Candidate Engagement
Teach Away’s platform offers robust engagement tools to connect with potential hires:
- Access a database of over 1.3 million+ teachers in our network
- Use the built-in messaging system to contact candidates directly
- Categorize applicants into stages (shortlisted, contacted, interviewed) for efficient tracking
Optimize Your Recruitment Marketing
Maximize your school’s visibility and attract top talent:
- Create a personalized landing page to showcase your school’s unique culture and opportunities
- Take advantage of the platform’s reach as one of the world’s largest education careers site
Improve Diversity and Inclusion
Promote fair and equitable hiring practices and avoid unconscious bias in the recruitment process. Teach Away’s ATS helps ensure a fair and comprehensive hiring process with access to a global talent pool which diversifies your candidate options.
Key Features to Look for in an Education-Focused ATS
Integration with Education Job Boards
A top feature of an education-focused ATS is its ability to integrate with popular education job boards, allowing you to attract a larger pool of qualified candidates.
Compliance and Data Protection
Ensure your chosen ATS complies with regulations like GDPR and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE). Look for systems that have been externally verified for compliance, providing peace of mind for all stakeholders.
Mobile-Friendly Application Process
With over 70% of job seekers using mobile devices, a mobile-friendly application process is essential. Your ATS should offer an easy-to-complete online application accessible from any device, enhancing the candidate experience.
Powerful Analytics and Reporting
Access to comprehensive analytics is crucial for data-driven recruitment decisions. Choose an ATS that provides a live overview of recruitment activity, enabling you to filter and compare data effectively.
Customizable Job Postings Pages
Your ATS should allow you to create branded career pages that highlight your school or district as an employer of choice, giving candidates a clear picture of your institution’s culture and opportunities.
Transforming Your Teacher Recruitment Strategy
By carefully evaluating and selecting the right Applicant Tracking System for your school’s needs, you can revolutionize your teacher recruitment process. An effective ATS not only saves time and resources but also helps you attract and retain top teaching talent.
Contact Teach Away for a live demo of our recruitment software to see for yourself.
Ready to take your teacher recruitment to the next level? Consider partnering with Teach Away for access to a global pool of qualified educators and cutting-edge recruitment software.