London - Education Recruitment Consultant (Ex-Teachers Welcome)

Education Recruitment Consultant - London
Location: London
Salary: £32,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £40,000-£50,000 Year 1)

Are you a teacher considering a career change but still want to stay connected to education?

Many of the highest-performing consultants at Tradewind Recruitment are former teachers who wanted a new challenge, better earning potential, and improved work-life balance - without leaving the education sector behind.

If you understand schools, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy building relationships, education recruitment could be the perfect next step.

Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, supporting schools with outstanding teachers and support staff for almost 30 years.

Our Impact Academy is designed to train ambitious professionals into high-performing Education Recruitment Consultants through industry-leading coaching, mentoring, and hands-on development.

This is a sales-driven role where your success directly impacts your earnings and career progression.

Why Former Teachers Excel in Recruitment

Teachers already possess many of the skills needed to succeed in recruitment:

• Communication and relationship building
• Organisation and time management
• Resilience and adaptability
• Understanding school environments and staffing challenges
• Supporting and motivating people

Your classroom experience gives you a huge advantage when building relationships with schools and candidates.

Many of our ex-teachers are now top billers and leaders within the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Recruiting teachers and support staff for schools across London
• Building long-term partnerships with schools and education professionals
• Interviewing and supporting candidates through the recruitment process
• Developing business with new and existing school clients
• Negotiating placements and managing vacancies
• Working towards clear targets with uncapped commission

Industry-Leading Training & Development

No recruitment experience is necessary.

Our Impact Academy provides:

• Advanced sales and negotiation training
• Recruitment and headhunting techniques
• Client relationship management
• Business development coaching
• Structured progression and promotion planning
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced recruitment leaders

What We Offer

• £32,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Realistic Year 1 earnings of £40k-£50k
• 35 days annual leave
• Shorter working hours during school holidays
• International incentive trips
• Free breakfast, Friday socials, and gym benefits
• Clear progression opportunities into senior and leadership roles

Who We're Looking For

• Teachers or education professionals seeking a career change
• Ambitious and motivated individuals
• Strong communicators who enjoy relationship-building
• Sales, education, or customer-facing experience is beneficial
• Driven by progression and financial rewards

Hiring Process

1. Initial phone conversation with our Talent Team
2. Task stage
3. Interview with a Team Manager
4. Final interview with a Director or CEO

Apply today or send your CV to to start your career with Tradewind Recruitment in London.