Ex-Teachers Wanted - Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, particularly suited for ex-teachers. This role offers a starting salary of £32,000 with first-year OTE between £38,000 and £42,000. Successful candidates will enjoy extensive training through the Impact Academy, generous holiday, and commission from day one. Ideal applicants are ambitious individuals looking for a long-term career in recruitment while staying connected to education.

Benefits

Starting salary of £32,000

Commission from first day

35 days holiday

International trips and team socials

Long-term career progression

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Former teachers, teaching assistants, or education staff looking for a career change.
• Ambitious and driven individuals who want to be rewarded for results.
• Commitment to building a stable, long-term career in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Source and interview candidates for school roles across London.
• Write and market professional CVs to client schools.
• Partner with senior consultants to increase placements.
• Meet agreed weekly targets and KPIs.

Skills

Strong people skills

Resilience and adaptability

Excellent time management

Genuine interest in education

Education

Teaching qualification or experience

Job description

Overview

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Perfect for Ex-Teachers) - London

Are you a teacher or ex-teacher looking to take your skills beyond the classroom? Do you want a career where your communication, organisation, and resilience are rewarded with excellent pay, professional development, and the chance to continue making an impact in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is expanding in London and we are looking for ambitious individuals to join our Impact Academy - our industry-leading training and development programme designed to build successful Recruitment Consultants.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited to education professionals who want to change careers but still make a difference, while also enjoying financial rewards and clear progression opportunities.

Why ex-teachers succeed in recruitment

• Strong people skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with schools and candidates
• Resilience and adaptability, thriving under pressure in busy environments
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• A genuine interest in education and helping others succeed

What we offer at Tradewind Recruitment

• Starting salary: 32,000 with first-year OTE typically between 38,000 - 42,000
• Commission from your first day - no waiting to be rewarded for success
• 35 days holiday plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
• Incentive schemes including international trips, team socials, and daily perks
• Long-term career progression - many of our senior managers began as trainee consultants
• Continuous professional development through our renowned Impact Academy

About the Impact Academy

During your first year, you'll be trained and supported to:

• Source and interview candidates for school roles across London
• Write and market professional CVs to client schools
• Partner with senior consultants to increase placements
• Meet agreed weekly targets and KPIs, earning commission from your success

Once you complete your first year, you\'ll move onto a sales desk with advanced training in business development, negotiation, safeguarding, and client management.

Why London?

Based in the heart of London, you\'ll be working in one of the most dynamic and diverse education markets in the UK. With endless opportunities to build relationships with schools across the capital, this is the ideal place to grow a long-term career in recruitment.

Who we\'re looking for

• Former teachers, teaching assistants, or education staff looking for a career change
• Ambitious and driven individuals who want to be rewarded for results
• Candidates committed to building a stable, long-term career in recruitment

Apply today

If you\'re ready to move from teaching into a role that combines education, business, and personal growth, we\'d love to hear from you.

Send your CV to (url removed) today to arrange an immediate interview.

Tradewind Recruitment - helping ex-teachers become exceptional Recruitment Consultants.