Education Recruitment Resourcer / Trainee Consultant

ACADEMICS; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment firm in Chelmsford is seeking a proactive individual for the position of Education Recruitment Resourcer / Trainee Consultant. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £25,500 - £34,000 per annum plus commission. Responsibilities include sourcing candidates for teaching positions, maintaining relationships with educators, and supporting recruitment consultants. Full training is provided, making it a great entry point for those looking to launch a career in education recruitment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

Full training and professional development

Supportive office environment

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Driven, organised, and able to thrive under pressure.
• Team player with genuine interest in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for teaching roles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators.
• Write engaging job adverts and manage candidate pipelines.
• Support consultants with administrative and recruitment tasks.
• Gain skills to progress into a consultant role.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Confident communication

Organisational skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Interest in the education sector

Job description

Education Recruitment Resourcer / Trainee Consultant

Academics Ltd - Chelmsford, Essex

Start Date: January 2026

Full-Time, Permanent | £25,500 - £34,000 per annum + Commission

Are you a proactive, people-focused individual looking to start a rewarding career in education recruitment?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Are you wanting a role where you can make a real difference to local schools and have the hunger to earn good money?

Academics Ltd Chelmsford, Essex office is expanding, and we're excited to welcome a new Education Recruitment Resourcer / Trainee Consultant to our dynamic team this January!

About the Role

As a key member of our successful Chelmsford, Essex office, you will play a vital role in connecting great educators with fantastic opportunities across local schools. This is an excellent entry point into the world of recruitment, offering structured training, ongoing support, and a clear pathway to becoming a full 360 Recruitment Consultant.

What You Will Be Doing

• Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for teaching and support roles
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with educators and school leaders
• Writing engaging job adverts and managing candidate pipelines
• Supporting consultants with day-to-day administrative and recruitment tasks
• Gaining the skills and confidence to progress into a consultant role

What We're Looking For

• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Driven, organised, and able to thrive under pressure
• A team player with a genuine interest in the education sector
• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or education is beneficial but not essential – full training provided!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting from £25,500 - £34,000 per annum
• Clear career progression into a Recruitment Consultant role
• Full training and ongoing professional development from day one
• A supportive, friendly, and ambitious office environment
• The chance to make a real difference to local schools and communities

Ready to launch your career in education recruitment?

Apply today by calling Yasmin Boffa @ Academics on 0203 004 0726 or emailing [e-mail] to join us at Academics Ltd Chelmsford this January 2026!

Education Recruitment Resourcer / Trainee Consultant