Job Description

Former Teacher? Ready to Stay in Education Without Teaching?

Recruitment Consultant - Education | Birmingham | Full Training Provided

Are you a teacher thinking about your next career move?

Do you still want to make a difference in education, but without the planning, marking, workload and pressures of classroom teaching?

If you're looking for a rewarding career after teaching, Tradewind Recruitment could be the perfect next step.

We're looking for passionate education professionals to join our Birmingham team through our industry-leading Impact Academy, where we'll give you all the training and support you need to build a successful career in education recruitment.

Why Teachers Make Outstanding Recruitment Consultants

As a teacher, you already have the skills that make exceptional recruiters:

Building strong relationships

Excellent communication

Organisation and time management

Problem-solving under pressure

Understanding schools and the education sector

Matching the right people to the right opportunities

Instead of teaching pupils, you'll be helping schools find outstanding staff while supporting teachers in finding the right roles.

You'll still be making a real difference to education - just in a completely different way.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company on five occasions. We invest heavily in our people, with clear progression opportunities and industry-leading training.

What you'll receive:

Starting salary of £30,000

Realistic first year earnings of £35,000-£40,000+

Uncapped commission from day one

35 days annual leave

Reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)

All-expenses-paid overseas incentive trips

Free daily breakfast

Friday team socials

Outstanding training and ongoing professional development

Clear career progression into Senior Consultant, Manager and Director roles

Many of our top performers are former teachers who wanted a new challenge while remaining in education.

Our Impact Academy

Whether you've never worked in recruitment before or are simply looking for a new career after teaching, our award-winning Impact Academy gives you everything you need to succeed.

You'll receive structured training alongside experienced consultants with over 25 years of combined expertise, plus ongoing coaching from dedicated mentors.

Your Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll:

Recruit teachers and support staff for primary, secondary and SEND schools

Interview and support education professionals

Build relationships with candidates throughout their job search

Write professional candidate profiles

Match excellent teachers with schools across the region

Work towards achievable targets with uncapped commission

Become an expert in the education recruitment market

Career Progression

After successfully completing your first year, you'll move onto your own sales desk with advanced training in:

Business Development

Negotiation

Safeguarding

Customer Service

Managing Difficult Conversations

Time Management

Relationship Building

Many of our Managers and Directors began their careers as Trainee Recruitment Consultants through our Impact Academy.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for:

Qualified Teachers (QTS)

Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

SEN Professionals

School Leaders

Previous recruitment or sales experience isn't necessary.

If you're resilient, motivated, personable and passionate about education, we'll provide the rest.

Ready for Your Next Chapter?

If you're looking for a career change from teaching but still want to have a positive impact on schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Daniela Servini for a confidential conversation about starting your career in education recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment in Birmingham