Recruitment Consultant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Holiday allowance 28–33 days + bank

Flexible benefits package

Incentives and prize draws

Recognition nights

Training & mentoring

Career development and promotion

Supportive team culture

Work from home one day a week

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in the UK is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to match educators with schools through a performance-driven, high-energy environment.

You will build relationships, expand networks, and deliver tailor-made recruitment solutions for educational settings. The role offers uncapped commissions, generous holiday allowances, flexible benefits, and training with clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Sales-focused recruitment or customer-service experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills and networking ability.
• Resilient and motivated to perform in a target-driven environment.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with adaptability.
• Genuine interest in education and helping schools and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with schools and educators to understand needs and create matches.
• Expand your network by growing a database of educators and school partnerships.
• Stay informed on education trends to provide market-leading recruitment solutions.
• Deliver exceptional service with high-quality educator-to-school placements.

Skills

Sales focused

People-centric

Resilient

Agile

Passion

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant

At Teaching Personnel, the UK's market leading education recruitment agency, we don't just match educators to jobs - we create opportunities that transform lives. Our mission is simple: to connect passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a meaningful difference in classrooms across the UK. Whether you're new to recruitment or an experienced consultant, we offer clear career progression, hands-on training, and regular opportunities for promotion. So, if you're passionate about education, thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, and want to make a real difference to thousands of teachers and pupils every day, this could be the opportunity for you!

What's in It for You?

• Uncapped commission - the more impact you create, the more you earn.


• Generous holiday allowance - 28 days increasing with service up to 33, plus bank holidays and shorter working hours in school holidays.


• A flexible benefit package including Cash Plan health cover, virtual GP, the chance to buy more holiday and much more.


• Amazing incentives - cash bonuses, holiday/prize draws and team events.


• Recognition & celebration - be part of company-wide initiatives and bi-annual award nights.


• Training & mentoring - learn from the best and take your career to the next level.


• Continuous career development - regular opportunities for promotion, hands‑on training and personal growth.


• Supportive team culture - we celebrate success, champion each other, and provide the tools you need to thrive.


• Flexibility - work from home one day a week once established.

Who You Are

• Sales focused - your experience in recruitment, direct sales or customer service, means you excel in a performance-driven environment to meet targets.


• People-centric - you love building strong, lasting relationships by talking to people and thrive in a social, dynamic, goal-oriented environment.


• Resilient - you see obstacles as opportunities and stay motivated and proactive in a fast-paced setting.


• Agile - you can manage multiple priorities and juggle tasks efficiently while delivering outstanding service.


• Passion- while working in education previously isn't a deal breaker, having good knowledge or experience of the sector would be ideal as we're recruiting across our Primary & SEN Team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships - engage with schools and educators to understand their needs and create the perfect matches.


• Expanding your network - grow a strong database of talented educators and trusted school partnerships.


• Becoming an expert - stay ahead of education trends to provide market-leading recruitment solutions.


• Delivering exceptional service - ensure the highest quality standards in matching educators to schools.


• Achieving success - hitting and exceeding targets where your successes and results are rewarded.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to thrive in a high-energy, sales role with unlimited rewards and potential for growth, we want to hear from you.