Education Recruitment Consultant: Ex-Teachers Wanted

Job Description:

Ready to Leave the Classroom - But Not Education?

Become an Education Recruitment Consultant with Tradewind Recruitment (Nottingham)

Are you a teacher, ex-teacher or education professional thinking about your next step?
Do you still want to support schools, help pupils succeed and use your teaching skills - just in a different, more flexible and better-rewarded way?

At Tradewind Recruitment, many of our top-performing consultants are former teachers. They've successfully transitioned out of the classroom and into education recruitment, where their communication skills, organisation, resilience and relationship-building really shine.

If you're ready for a new challenge, higher earning potential and clear career progression, this could be the career move you've been looking for.

Why Teachers Thrive in Education Recruitment

Teaching gives you the exact skills needed to succeed in recruitment:

• Building strong relationships with schools and candidates
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Communicating confidently and professionally
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Understanding safeguarding, compliance and school environments

That's why ex-teachers make up a huge proportion of our highest billers and managers - and why we actively encourage teachers to apply.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, supplying teachers and support staff to schools nationwide.

• Sunday Times Top 100 Company (5 times)
• One of the largest specialist education agencies in the UK
• Over 25 years of industry expertise
• Clear commitment to training, progression and wellbeing

You'll be joining our Nottingham office, working within a supportive, high-performing team through our industry-leading Impact Academy.

The Impact Academy - Designed for Career Changers

Our Impact Academy is a structured development programme built to support people new to recruitment, including teachers transitioning out of education.

You'll receive:

• Expert recruitment training
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring
• Clear targets with realistic expectations
• A genuine pathway into sales and management

You are not thrown in at the deep end - you are supported every step of the way.

The Role: Education Recruitment Consultant

In your first year, you will:

• Recruit teachers and education staff for temporary and permanent roles
• Interview, screen and support candidates through placements
• Write professional CV profiles for schools
• Build long-term relationships with candidates and schools
• Work to achievable KPIs with your manager
• Earn commission throughout your progression

No sales experience? No problem.
Your education background and people skills matter far more.

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• £28,000 - £30,000 basic salary
• £35,000 - £40,000 realistic first-year earnings
• Commission from day one
• 35 days holiday + reduced hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
• All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
• Friday drinks, free breakfast every day & strong wellbeing focus
• Clear promotion routes - many of our Managers and Directors started as Consultants

Career Progression

After year one, you'll move onto a dedicated Sales Desk with advanced training in:

• Business development
• Negotiation and margins
• Safeguarding and compliance
• Managing challenging conversations
• Customer service and time management

Many Impact Academy graduates reach top-10 consultant status within their first year in sales.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for:

• Teachers looking to leave the classroom
• Ex-teachers or supply teachers
• Education professionals (TA, SEN, pastoral, leadership)
• Graduates with education experience

You don't need recruitment experience - just:

• Strong communication skills
• A resilient, motivated mindset
• A desire to build a long-term career outside the classroom

Apply Today

We're currently recruiting for our Nottingham team and would love to hear from teachers ready for a new challenge.

Submit your CV today for an immediate interview opportunity and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment.

Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham | Education Recruitment Consultant | Impact Academy