EOTAS / Alternative Education Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to build and manage a desk focused on alternative education. This role offers a competitive salary of £27K–35K plus uncapped commission, along with extensive training and fast-track career progression. Ideal candidates should have sales or recruitment experience, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a positive impact on learners outside mainstream education.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Fast-track career progression

Supportive team culture

Regular incentives and recognition

Qualifications

• Proven sales or recruitment experience, ideally in education.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with various stakeholders.
• Passion for impacting learners outside mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a recruitment desk for teachers and tutors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with educational authorities.
• Deliver tailored recruitment solutions in alternative education.

Skills

Sales experience

Recruitment experience

Resilience

Negotiation skills

Understanding of alternative education

Job description

Overview

EOTAS / Alternative Education Recruitment Consultant
Drive Sales, Build Your Desk, Make an Impact.
Rochester, Kent | Education Sector | Career-Changers Welcome

What you’ll do

• Build and manage a full 360 recruitment desk, sourcing and placing teachers, tutors, and support staff in EOTAS/EOTIS roles
• Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, PRUs, AP centres, and Virtual Schools
• Deliver tailored recruitment solutions across 1:1 tuition, small off-site teaching bases, virtual teaching, and hybrid packages
• Hit and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs, driving desk growth and revenue

What we’re looking for

• Proven sales or recruitment experience (education sector preferred but not essential)
• Understanding of alternative education, PRUs, AP centres, virtual learning, or 1:1 tuition is a strong advantage
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to build a high-performing desk
• Confident, resilient, and results-driven, able to influence and negotiate with clients and candidates
• Passion for making a positive impact on learners outside mainstream education

What we offer

• Salary: £27K–£35K + uncapped commission from day one
• Industry-leading recruitment and education sector training
• Fast-track career progression to Senior Consultant, Principal, or Manager
• Supportive, high-energy team culture with regular incentives and recognition
• Opportunity to own your desk and make a real difference in the EOTAS/EOTIS sector

This is more than just recruitment—it’s a chance to build a thriving business within an education sector that truly matters.

Apply today and grow your career while helping transform the lives of learners in alternative education.