Recruitment Consultant

Supporting Education Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Cardiff seeks an Education Recruitment Consultant to join their growing team. This role promises meaningful work where you'll recruit teachers and support staff across South Wales, build strong relationships with schools, and enjoy a structured promotion path with potential earnings of up to £45,000. The ideal candidate will be confident, resilient, and passionate about education, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working model after training

Structured career progression

Health care and dental options

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Confidence, resilience, determination, ambition & drive.
• Full UK Driving License is required.
• Customer-facing, sales or education experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own Cardiff Secondary Schools across South Wales.
• Source, interview and support teachers and support staff.
• Match candidates with roles that suit their skills.

Skills

Sales focused

Confidence

Resilience

Determination

People connection

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant - Cardiff

Recruitment Consultant : £26,984 - £29,186 base salary plus £10,000 to £18,000 OTE

Start your career with purpose, progression, and the potential to earn up to £45,000

Cardiff City Centre | Full-Time | OTE Year 1 : £45,000 Promotions up to 4x a year

Are you ready to build a career where every call, every placement, and every challenge truly matters? At Teaching Personnel Cardiff, you won't just be recruiting - you'll be helping shape the future of education across South Wales.

We're looking for ambitious, people-driven professionals who want more than a 9-5. You'll work hard, grow fast, and be rewarded for every bit of effort you put in - with uncapped commission, rapid promotion opportunities, and the chance to genuinely make a difference in children's lives.

Part of the dynamically growing Supporting Education Group, Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, with hundreds of thousands of teachers who have chosen us since 1996 and over 5,000 schools who choose us every year. We have 80+ branches across England & Wales and are the first-choice agency for over 12,000 job seekers.

We are on an exciting journey of growth and we are looking to add an Recruitment Consultant to our Cardiff Secondary team.

What You'll Earn

• Starting OTE: £35,500 in your first year (base salary + uncapped commission)
• Top performers can earn £50,000-£75,000+ within 2-3 years
• Clear, structured promotion path - up to 4 promotions a year based on performance
• Additional perks: team incentives, hybrid working, wellness schemes, annual awards & more

What It's Really Like

Let's be real - this is not an easy job. It's fast-paced, high-pressure, and full of early starts. With hard work comes great reward! Some days you'll juggle lots of tasks, dealing with last minute cancellations but having plans in place staying prepared, organised and always thinking ahead is key. You wont ever be bored. The day starts at 7am and ends at 4pm!

The work you do is meaningful, impactful and really makes a difference... it's high performance and higher reward!

This role is perfect for people who

✅ Love connecting with people and building trust
✅ Are driven by results and personal growth
✅ Bounce back quickly when things go wrong
✅ Want to learn fast and climb the ladder

What You'll Need

• Confidence, resilience, determination, ambition & drive.
• Speaking of drive you'll need a Full UK Driving License we visit our client schools once a week (Don't worry we pay mileage)
• Customer-facing, sales or education experience is helpful (but not essential)
• A real passion for education and helping others succeed
• Agile - You can manage multiple priorities and juggle tasks efficiently whilst delivering outstanding service
• Sales focused - Your experience in recruitment, direct sales or customer service and you excel in performance-driven environments to meet and exceed targets.

What You'll Do

• Manage your own Cardiff Secondary Schools across South Wales
• Make regular sales calls to warm and cold clients!
• Source, interview and support teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff
• Match candidates with roles that truly suit their skills and values
• Build lasting, trust-based relationships with school leaders
• Handle daily bookings, long-term placements, and permanent recruitment
• Achieve personal and team goals - you'll be supported, but expected to push yourself

What's In It For You?

• Uncapped commission!
• Reduced hours 9am to 3pm in the holidays
• Structured career progression and promotion pathways
• Award-winning training from Day 1
• Hybrid working model - flexibility after training
• A lively, supportive team culture
• Regular team incentives, wellness schemes, and celebratory events
• Option to have up to 38 holidays plus bank holidays! Through our buy a holiday scheme!
• SEG benefits - health care, dental, electric car, cycle to work, discounted gym membership!

Ready to Build a Career That Matters?

Join a team that's passionate about education, committed to development, and thrives on making a difference every day.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat - we'd love to hear from you.