Recruitment Consultant - Education

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is looking for a Recruitment Consultant Education in Cape Town, focusing on sourcing education professionals for UK roles. The role involves managing the full recruitment process, from sourcing to placement, ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in UK education recruitment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Incentives

Remote-Friendly

Qualifications

• Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential.
• Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals.
• Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities.
• Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.).
• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting.
• Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards.
• Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database.
• Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement.

Job description

Recruitment Consultant Education

Join a specialist recruitment agency placing education professionals in the UK from Century City, Cape Town.

Education Recruitment | Competitive Salary + Incentives | Remote-Friendly (UK Hours)

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established education recruitment agency with a strong presence in the UK market, operating from Cape Town. They are experts in sourcing top-tier teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and therapists to meet the growing needs of schools and educational institutions. With a people-first approach and a commitment to safeguarding and compliance, the team prides itself on delivering a professional, candidate-focused experience with real impact.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant Education

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on sourcing and managing education professionals for UK-based roles. You will be responsible for the full candidate journey from initial contact to placement ensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes that align with safeguarding protocols and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.)

• Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process

• Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting

• Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards

• Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database

• Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement

About You

• Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential

• Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals

• Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities

• Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive

• Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team