Recruitment Team Leader

TeacherActive Limited.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Team bonus

Career progression

Leadership development

WFH allowance

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an experienced Recruitment Team Leader to manage a team of recruiters and drive performance in a fast-growing education-focused agency. You will lead by example on your own desk and elevate team results.

This role rewards success with an attractive base salary plus uncapped commission and extensive benefits. Perfect for leaders passionate about education and high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a 360 recruitment role (ideally in a high-compliance sector).
• Experience of leading teams to success.
• Proven track record of exceeding growth and GP targets.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship building ability.
• Ability to drive strong activity levels.

Responsibilities

• Assume full accountability of a team, taking responsibility for the management and sales performance against budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and candidates.
• Ensure delivery of key activity within your team and support them with their development and growth.
• Creating a culture of high performance aligned with TeacherActive’s values.
• Motivate the team to gain the highest possible outcomes whilst embodying TeacherActive’s culture and company values.
• Use your extensive recruitment and sales skills to build your own desk, maximise team performance and achieve overall results.
• Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events.
• Build and maintain an in depth understanding of the education sector to maximise potential opportunities.

Skills

Recruitment

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Sales skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Salary: £33,000 - £44,950 + uncapped commission with no threshold

Do you want to take your leadership to the next level in a high performing, people first business where your success is rewarded and your team’s impact is celebrated?

At TeacherActive, we’re looking for an experienced Recruitment Team Leader to join our thriving team. If you’re experienced in managing recruitment consultants, driving performance, and building strong client relationships, this is the role for you!

Our Culture:

We’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re a passionate, high energy team that thrives on connecting talented educators with inspiring opportunities. Our office is a fun, supportive environment where hard work is celebrated, and success is rewarded. With an impressive client list and a reputation as a market leader in the education sector, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

The Role: Recruitment Team Leader

As a Recruitment Team Leader, you'll be hands on with your own desk while also leading a team to achieve incredible results. You’ll take full ownership of your team’s performance, driving success through hands on leadership, expert guidance, and personal contribution.

Your role will include:

• Assume full accountability of a team, taking responsibility for the management and sales performance against budget
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and candidates
• Ensure delivery of key activity within your team and support them with their development and growth
• Creating a culture of high performance aligned with TeacherActive’s values
• Motivate the team to gain the highest possible outcomes whilst embodying TeacherActive’s culture and company values
• Use your extensive recruitment and sales skills to build your own desk, maximise team performance and achieve overall results
• Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events
• Build and maintain an in depth understanding of the education sector to maximise potential opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

We want someone who thrives in a target driven environment and is passionate about leading others to success.

Key attributes we value:

• Proven experience in a 360 recruitment role (ideally in a high-compliance sector)
• Experience of leading teams to success
• Proven track record of exceeding growth and GP targets
• Strong leadership, motivation, and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building ability
• Ability to drive strong activity levels

What’s in It for You?

At TeacherActive, we’re invested in your success. We provide industry leading training and ongoing coaching to ensure you’re equipped to achieve your goals and develop your career.

The Benefits:

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Bonus based on team performance
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
• Access to our Leadership Development Group to ensure you continually grow as a leader
• 40 days work from home allowance per year (After probation has been passed)
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it
• Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
• Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing
• Regular company events that celebrate your success.

Working Hours:

• 1x 7.30-5.30pm, 2x 7.30-5pm, 2x 7.30-4.30pm
• Reduced and flexible hours during the school holidays
• Office based full time

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