Recruitment Consultant - Education

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to manage the end-to-end recruitment for education professionals in the UK. The role involves sourcing, screening, and maintaining strong relationships with candidates. Ideal applicants will have prior experience in UK education recruitment and strong communication skills, allowing them to work independently in a remote-friendly setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Incentives

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential.
• Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals.
• Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database.

Skills

Candidate management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About the job

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