Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in London is seeking motivated graduates with experience in schools to join their specialist training programme. The role involves building relationships with schools, sourcing teaching staff, and managing the recruitment cycle. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of education environments and excellent communication skills. This position offers a starting salary of £29,000 - £32,000 plus commission and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Commission from day one

35 days annual leave

Incentive trips abroad

Structured training and career progression

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of school environments.
• Desire to pivot into a recruitment career.
• Proven ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with schools.
• Source and place teaching staff.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Confidence

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree with education experience

Job description

Launch Your Sales Career in Recruitment with Tradewind - London
From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Turn Your Education Experience into a High-Earning Career

Have you worked in education-perhaps as a teacher, teaching assistant, or in a school support role-and are now ready to channel your skills into an exciting education recruitment career?

At Tradewind Recruitment, we're looking for motivated graduates with experience in schools to join our specialist training programme - the Impact Academy - based in our London office.

If you're ready to combine your knowledge of education with a commercially driven role in one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies (and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For), this is your opportunity.

Why Your Education Experience is Valuable in Recruitment

You already understand the needs of schools, the challenges of the classroom, and the importance of placing the right people in the right roles. At Tradewind, we'll help you build on that insight and develop the commercial skills to become a high-performing education recruiter.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of 29,000 - 32,000, with realistic first-year earnings of 35,000 - 40,000
• Commission from day one - your earnings grow with your performance
• 35 days annual leave plus shorter working hours in school holidays
• Incentive trips abroad - previous destinations include Barcelona and Dubai
• A fun, high-energy office with a strong team culture and supportive colleagues
• Structured training and career progression from the moment you start

What You'll Be Doing

• Building long-lasting relationships with primary, secondary, and SEN schools
• Source and place top teaching and support staff into roles that make a difference
• Drive your own performance through outbound calls, meetings, and creative lead generation
• Manage the full recruitment cycle-from candidate search to placement
• Hit ambitious but achievable sales targets-with expert coaching to help you succeed

About the Impact Academy

Our bespoke training programme gives you the skills and confidence to thrive in recruitment, including:

• Client acquisition & relationship building
• Negotiation and objection handling
• Candidate sourcing and placement techniques
• CRM, compliance, and education recruitment legislation
• Time management, communication, and business strategy

You'll be fully supported throughout your first 12 months, with gradual progression onto your own recruitment desk-no sink-or-swim culture here.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for graduates with experience in education and a desire to pivot into a career that combines purpose with performance. We value:

• A strong understanding of school environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence, resilience, and a hunger for results
• A passion for helping others succeed-and for achieving your own goals
• A proactive, can-do attitude and drive to learn

Ready to Make the Leap?

Whether you've just finished a teaching placement, worked as a TA during your degree, or spent time in schools in any capacity, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV to (url removed) for immediate consideration.

Start your journey with Tradewind - where your education experience can take you further than you imagined.