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Recruitment Consultant - Education
Job summary
A specialized recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Recruitment Consultant to manage education professionals for UK roles. The position involves sourcing, interviewing, and placing candidates while ensuring compliance with safeguarding protocols. Ideal for individuals with UK education recruitment experience. Competitive salary and incentives offered.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential.
- Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals.
- Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector.
Responsibilities
- Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals.
- Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting.
- Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement.
Skills
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)
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.
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.
- 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
- 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
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