Ex-Teachers Wanted - Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education based in Preston is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. Ideal for former teachers or education professionals, this role offers a starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000 with potential first-year earnings up to £40,000. Join their Impact Academy for ongoing training and clear career progression in a fast-paced environment that values resilience and relationship-building.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Commission from day one

Regular team incentives and social events

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Former teachers or education professionals looking to transition into recruitment.
• Driven and ambitious individuals motivated by success.
• Commitment to professional growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Attract, interview, and support candidates for school roles.
• Write compelling CVs and market candidates effectively.
• Work to targets and KPIs in a structured environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Resilience

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Overview

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Ideal for Ex-Teachers) - Preston

Are you a former teacher or education professional looking to step away from the classroom but still make an impact in education? Recruitment could be the perfect career move for you. Tradewind Recruitment is expanding its team in Preston and we are seeking ambitious individuals to join our Impact Academy, our structured trainee programme designed to develop future leaders in education recruitment. This is an opportunity to build a career that rewards determination, resilience, and relationship-building skills - the very qualities that many ex-teachers already have in abundance.

Why education professionals thrive in recruitment

• Strong communication and people skills for building trust with schools and candidates
• Excellent organisation and time management gained from working in busy classrooms
• Resilience and adaptability in fast-changing environments
• A genuine passion for education and supporting others in their careers

What Tradewind Recruitment offers

• Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000 with first-year on-target earnings of £35,000 - £40,000
• Commission from day one - your success is rewarded immediately
• 35 days annual leave plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
• Regular team incentives, social events, and international trips for high achievers
• Clear career progression - many of our senior managers started as trainee consultants
• Ongoing learning and development through the Impact Academy and beyond

About the Impact Academy

Our training programme equips you with the skills to succeed as a Recruitment Consultant. You'll learn how to:

• Attract, interview, and support candidates for temporary and permanent school roles
• Write compelling CVs and market candidates effectively to schools
• Work to targets and KPIs in a supportive, structured environment
• Earn commission from your first placement

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

Why Preston?

Our Preston branch sits at the heart of a thriving education network, giving you the chance to work closely with schools across Lancashire. With excellent transport links and a supportive office culture, it's a fantastic location to grow your career in recruitment.

Who we are looking for

• Former teachers or education staff seeking a long-term career change
• Driven, ambitious individuals who are motivated by success
• People who value both financial rewards and professional growth
• Commitment to staying and growing with one of the UK's leading education recruiters

Apply today

If you're ready to take your transferable skills from the classroom into a new, fast-paced and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to today to arrange an immediate interview.

Tradewind Recruitment - helping ex-teachers build successful careers in recruitment