Education Recruitment Consultant

Aspire People; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Peterborough is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to build relationships with schools and manage the full recruitment cycle. The ideal candidate has experience in recruitment or sales, with a focus on education. Competitive compensation package includes uncapped earnings and flexible working options.

Benefits

Uncapped earnings with a minimum OTE of 57k+

Up to 20% commission on billings

48 days annual leave

Flexible and reduced summer hours

Hybrid working

Supportive culture

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales/business development.
• Proven track record in driving business growth.
• Ability to manage the full recruitment cycle.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with schools.
• Drive new business development.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle.
• Specialise in education recruitment.
• Work collaboratively in a team.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant – Aspire People, Peterborough

Full‑time Immediate Start. Competitive Package (26k - 36k DOE + Commission OTE 57k+).

Aspire People is an independently owned education recruitment specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting schools, colleges, and trusts across the UK. We take pride in connecting exceptional teachers, support staff, graduates, and leaders with opportunities where they can truly make an impact.

Our Peterborough team is expanding, and we are seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to join our well‑established office. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a supportive, collaborative, and nurturing environment.

About the Role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
• Drive new business development while nurturing and growing existing accounts.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle – from sourcing and interviewing high‑quality candidates to placing them in roles that match their skills and aspirations.
• Specialise in your area of expertise – whether that be SEND, Primary, or Secondary education recruitment.
• Work alongside an experienced, motivated team, with guidance and mentoring from a manager committed to your success.

What Aspire People Offers You

• Uncapped earnings with a minimum OTE of 57k+.
• Up to 20% commission on billings, with a no‑threshold structure – earn from your very first placement.
• 48 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – one of the most competitive packages in the industry.
• Flexible and reduced summer hours – designed to support work‑life balance.
• Hybrid working – a mix of office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• A supportive and nurturing culture – join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Clear career pathways – transparent routes to progress into senior leadership roles within the business.

At Aspire People, we believe in rewarding dedication, celebrating success, and empowering our consultants to reach their full potential.

If you are an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant or have sales/business development experience, with a proven track record and are ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.