Senior Education Recruitment Consultant

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Leadership Development Group access

40 days work from home allowance

Holiday entitlement 23 days + 8 bank

Birthday leave

Life admin day

Charity day

Regular company events

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited. is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead a 360 desk, mentor a team, and drive growth across education placements. You will build partnerships with schools, attract and place top educators, and work across client meetings, visits, and industry events.

The role offers uncapped commission from Day 1, clear progression, and involvement in leadership development, with a strong emphasis on compliance and quality in a busy education recruitment environment.

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience in a 360 Education Recruitment role.
• Proven track record of exceeding growth and GP targets.
• Ability to drive strong activity levels.
• Experience mentoring team members or leading teams.
• Experience in a high compliance sector.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example to drive sales and new business development activity.
• Mentoring, supporting and motivating a team of Recruitment Consultants and Resourcers to ensure targets and KPIs are met and exceeded.
• Building strong, long term relationships with schools and understanding their staffing needs.
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top education professionals in exciting roles.
• Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events.
• Driving performance through KPIs and structured business development.
• Work collaboratively with the sales and compliance teams to allow all candidates are onboarded compliantly and ensure a seamless booking experience.
• Take responsibility for improvements of key business areas.
• Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the education sector and specialist areas to maximise potential opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Target driven

Job description

Salary: £34,000- £43,950 + uncapped commission with no threshold

Are you ready to lead from the front, inspire a team, and elevate your recruitment career to the next level?

At TeacherActive, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our thriving team. If you’re already working in a 360-recruitment role and looking for that next step, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and succeed in a high performing, people first business.

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: Senior Recruitment Consultant

As a Senior 360 Consultant, you'll be hands on with your own desk while also mentoring and inspiring a team to achieve incredible results. You’ll lead by example, build lasting partnerships with schools and educators, and drive business growth across your area.

Your role will include:

• Leading by example to drive sales and new business development activity
• Mentoring, supporting and motivating a team of Recruitment Consultants and Resourcers to ensure targets and KPIs are met and exceeded.
• Building strong, long term relationships with schools and understanding their staffing needs
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top education professionals in exciting roles
• Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events
• Driving performance through KPIs and structured business development
• Work collaboratively with the sales and compliance teams to allow all candidates are onboarded compliantly and ensure a seamless boking experience.
• Take responsibility for improvements of key business areas.
• Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the education sector and specialist areas 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:
• Previous recruitment experience within a 360 Education Recruitment role is essential
• Proven track record of exceeding growth and GP targets
• Ability to drive strong activity levels
• Experience of mentoring team members and /or leading teams to success
• Previous work within a high compliance sector
• A high standard of written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding organisation skills and strong attention to details

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- earn from every placement from Day 1!
• 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
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
• 23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (annual leave increases with service at 1 day/yr to a maximum of 30 days)
• An Extra day of Annual Leave for your Birthday
• A Life admin day to use when you need it (1/year)
• Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
• Regular company events that celebrate your success.

Working Hours:

• In term time, 1x 7.00-5.30pm, 2x 7.00-5pm, 2x 7.00-4.30pm
• Reduced and flexible hours during the school holidays(4-6 hour shifts on average)