Recruitment Consultant Cardiff

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working

Wellness schemes

Annual awards

Pension

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Cardiff is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to help shape futures across Wales. You'll manage your own Cardiff schools, make regular sales calls to warm and cold clients, source, interview and support teachers and support staff, and match candidates to roles that fit their skills and values.

This role offers a £28,000-£34,000 base with £5k-£20k uncapped OTE, a clear promotion path, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including wellness schemes,

Qualifications

• Customer-facing, sales or education experience is helpful (but not essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence required; weekly visits to client schools are paid mileage.
• Passion for education and helping others succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own Cardiff Schools accounts.
• Make regular sales calls to warm and cold clients.
• Source, interview and support teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff.
• Match candidates with roles that suit their skills and values.
• Build lasting relationships with school leaders.
• Handle daily bookings, long-term placements and permanent recruitment.
• Aim for personal and team goals with supported development.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-facing

Education sector experience

Relationship building

Ambition

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant - Join the Team That's Shaping Futures!

£28,000 - £34,000 base salary depending on experience plus £5k to £20k extra in OTE

Cardiff City Centre | Full-Time | £28,000 - £34,000 base salary +monthly commission

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 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.

About the job

What You’ll Earn:

• Education Recruitment Consultant - Join the Team That’s Shaping Futures!
  £28,000 - £34,000 base salary depending on experience plus £5k to £20k extra in OTE
• 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 You’ll Do:

• Manage your own Cardiff Schools
• 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

About you

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 other 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 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!

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 we Offer

Benefits that actually make a difference

Uncapped Commission Structure - Real earning potential that rewards your hard work!

28 days’ holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro‑rated for part time roles)

Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long‑term carers

Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions

Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching

Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)

Discounts access to different options to help your money go further

Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)

Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities

Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education

Because great people deserve great benefits.

By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.