Recruitment Assistant

Three R’s Teacher Recruitment is looking for a reliable and motivated part-time Recruitment Assistant to join our long-established agency. Joining our strong and friendly team of 5 at our Ashford head office, you’ll have a varied role supporting both temporary and permanent teacher recruitment across Kent schools.

Your role will combine administrative duties (written, email, telephone), high quality customer service, support to the recruitment team as well as candidate support and general business assistance.

Being in recruitment, we understand the importance of the ‘right match’ and are hoping to find somebody who carries a strong work ethic with a bright personality. Support will be given to entry-level applicants to help you settle, grow and thrive in your role. If you are someone who genuinely enjoys being busy, takes pride and initiative, has high standards and wants to contribute positively to a successful and respected company then please get in touch so we can discuss further.

This role can accommodate 3-4 days (either Tuesday – Friday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). Hours can offer flexibility for the right person, including accommodation for school runs or later starts, however availability to support the team through to the end of the working day is essential. Hours are until 6pm, or just after when required for business needs, but as a bonus if the day’s work is completed early, the team often finishes at 5.45pm.

This role is for term-time with reduced hours during school holidays, to be discussed on application.

Key Duties will be:

• Supporting the recruitment and placement of Teachers and Teaching Assistants across Kent schools
• Managing incoming calls and providing excellent customer service to schools and candidates
• General administrative duties including formatting CV’s, maintaining accurate database records, answering phone calls and responding to emails
• Assisting consultants with candidate sourcing and recruitment processes to match our clients’ recruitment needs to make successful placements
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with an emphasis on telephone-based sales.
• Maintain working relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for further business.
• Occasionally attending school visits alongside senior consultants

Essential Qualities are:

• A strong work ethic with a proactive and positive attitude
• Strong organisational, administrative and IT skills
• Confident communication skills with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Previous customer service, administration or telephone-based sales experience preferable
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. A company pool car will also be available for some duties
• Availability to work part-time until the end of the working day

Why join Three R’s Teacher Recruitment?

• Basic salary depending on experience and ability (4 days a week £22,500 / 3 days a week £17,000)
• Incentives and rewards plus bonuses available after 1 years’ service
• 25 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Reduced hours during school holidays on top of annual leave
• Established and highly respected agency with over twenty years of trusted reputation
• Exceptionally high staff retention and supportive team culture
• Genuine opportunity to become a valued long-term member of the team

Apply now and send your CV to or call to speak to Nicki.

Role: Recruitment Assistant
Contract: Part-time (3–4 days per week – Tues-Fri or Tues/Weds/Fri)
Salary: £17,000–£22,500 pro rata depending on experience and working pattern
Dates: September start, permanent
Location: Ashford, Kent