Education Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant for a full-time permanent role. You will manage a Secondary Education desk, working with schools to fill staffing needs and ensure efficient candidate placements. The position offers a market-leading commission structure, excellent salary packages, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates should possess prior recruitment experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Market leading commission structure

Generous holiday allowances

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience required in any recruitment sector.

Responsibilities

• Work with Secondary school clients to fill their roles.
• Provide temporary and permanent candidate placements.
• Account manage current clients and win new clients.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Key Details

Are you currently working as a Recruitment Consultant and looking to move into the Education Sector?

Are you an existing Education Recruitment Consultant looking for a new role in Chelmsford, Essex?

Would you like to run a Secondary Education desk?

December 2025 or January / February 2026 Start.

Full Time Permanent Role.

Chelmsford, Essex Office.

Excellent Opportunities for Career Progression.

Education Recruitment Consultant - Secondary Desk.

Market Leading Commission Structure & Excellent Basic Salary.

Responsibilities

You will need to be driven and determined to work with our Secondary school clients, always ready to find the best possible Teachers and education staff to help them fill their roles. You will have the opportunity to provide candidates on a temporary and permanent basis, so you will need a keen eye for detail and be able to think on your feet, to find solutions and fill jobs in a fast paced environment.

As a consultant at Academics you will have access to our fantastic compliance team to help you find and clear your candidates ready for work. You will need to have strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to account manage our current clients and win new clients schools.

Requirements

Minimum of one year experience required in any recruitment sector.

Training & Benefits

In return for your hard work we offer our market leading commission structure, excellent salary packages with generous holiday allowances. You will take part in regular training both online, 121 and class room training to make sure you have the tools in your recruitment toolkit, to be successful in your recruitment career and reach your goals.

Our Chelmsford, Essex office is a great place to work, with friendly, hardworking colleagues and a secure management team, who are ready to share best practice and help you settle in to your new role.

How to Apply

For further details about this Education Recruitment Consultant role please get in touch with a copy of your CV or direct message me for a confidential chat.