Schools Talent Partner

Supply Desk; Watford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Birthday off

Reduced hours during school holidays

Training and clear career path to Sr."

Team bonus

Watford office near transport

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd in Watford is seeking a Schools Talent Partner to manage a portfolio of 50+ schools, building strong relationships with head teachers and school leaders.

You'll source, interview and place teachers and support staff, conduct safeguarding checks and use our CRM to coordinate bookings and client records. The role starts with early hours and offers a clear path to Senior partner.

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong numeracy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 50+ schools and build strong relationships with head teachers and school leaders.
• Source, interview and place teachers, TAs and cover supervisors.
• Conduct safeguarding checks (DBS, references, right-to-work) for placements.
• Match candidates to schools and manage bookings in the CRM.
• Work towards weekly targets and grow accounts over time.

Skills

Excellent communication

Numeracy

Phone communication

Tech literacy

Organisation

Positive attitude

Driving licence

Education

Degree in any subject

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Schools Talent Partner
Supply Desk, Watford
Salary:£35,000 basic + team bonus |Full-time, permanent

Kick-start your career in education recruitment

Are you a graduate looking for a fast-paced, people-focused career where you can make a real difference? Supply Desk is looking for a bright, confident Schools Talent Partner to join our friendly team in Watford.

The role

As a Schools Talent Partner, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of 50+ schools, building strong, lasting relationships with head teachers, business managers and school leaders.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Getting to know each school’s staffing needs and delivering a reliable, high-quality service
• Speaking confidently with clients and candidates over the phone throughout the day
• Sourcing, interviewing and placing teachers, teaching assistants and cover supervisors
• Carrying out safeguarding and compliance checks, including DBS checks, references and right-to-work checks, so every placement is safe
• Matching the right candidate to the right school, often at short notice
• Using our CRM and recruitment technology to manage bookings, candidates and client records
• Working towards clear weekly targets, such as [bookings filled and new candidates registered], and growing your accounts over time

About you

We’re looking for a graduate with drive, personality and great communication skills.

• A degree in any subject
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Confidence talking to people on the phone and building rapport quickly
• Good technology skills and the ability to pick up new systems with ease
• Strong organisation and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in people
• A full UK driving licence, for occasional school visits

Working hours

Schools call for cover first thing in the morning, so our day starts early, and finishes early too. You’ll work one of the following shift patterns, allocated on a rotating basis:

• 7:00am – 4:00pm
• 7:30am – 4:30pm
• 8:00am – 5:00pm

What we offer

• 32 days’ holiday, plus your birthday off
• Reduced hours during school holidays
• Full training, with a clear route to Senior Schools Talent Partner within [12–18] months
• Team bonus, with typical first-year earnings of £40k
• A supportive, sociable team environment in our Watford office, close to public transport / with free parking

Supply Desk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know