Education Recruitment Consultant (Ex-Teachers)

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Birmingham - Education Recruitment Consultant (Teachers Looking for a Career Change)

Education Recruitment Consultant - Birmingham
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£45,000 Year 1)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence or driving test booked

Thinking about leaving teaching but still passionate about education?

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for driven and motivated individuals to join our Birmingham office as Education Recruitment Consultants.

A large number of our top-performing consultants are former teachers who made the move from the classroom into recruitment and haven't looked back.

This is an opportunity to continue making a difference in education while gaining:

Better earning potential
Career progression
Greater flexibility
A fast-paced and rewarding environmentAbout Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment has been a trusted leader in education recruitment for nearly 30 years and has been recognised five times by the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies.

Through our industry-leading Impact Academy, we develop ambitious people into highly successful recruiters and future leaders.

Your Responsibilities

Supporting schools with recruitment solutions
Sourcing and interviewing teachers and support staff
Building strong relationships with schools across Birmingham
Managing vacancies and placements
Growing your client base and revenueWhy Teachers Make Excellent Recruiters

Teachers naturally excel in recruitment because they:

Build rapport quickly
Understand the education sector
Work well under pressure
Communicate confidently
Thrive in people-focused environmentsWhat We Offer

£30,000 base salary
Uncapped commission structure
Excellent progression opportunities
Full recruitment training and mentoring
35 days holiday
Shorter working hours during school breaks
Incentive trips and regular social eventsWhat We're Looking For

Teachers or education professionals seeking a new challenge
Ambitious individuals with strong communication skills
Resilient and motivated personalities
Full UK driving licence or driving test bookedApply today or send your CV to (url removed) to join Tradewind Recruitment in Birmingham

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