Job Description

Education Recruitment Consultant - Perfect for Former Teachers

Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 base + commission (OTE £35,000-£40,000 in Year 1)
Start Date: Aug/Sept 2025

Are you a current or former teacher looking for a new challenge, but still passionate about making a difference in education? At Tradewind Recruitment, we offer the perfect opportunity to transition from the classroom into a fulfilling career in education recruitment, where your experience and people skills are truly valued.

We're growing our Manchester team and are looking for motivated individuals to join our Impact Academy - our in-depth training programme designed to help educators build successful careers as Recruitment Consultants.

Why Join Tradewind?

  • £28k-£30k starting salary with realistic first-year earnings of £32k-£38k+

  • Commission from day one - reward for your hard work starts immediately

  • 35 days annual leave plus reduced hours during school holidays

  • Incredible team culture - fun, fast-paced, supportive and social

  • Clear career progression - many of our top performers started as teachers

  • Regular incentives - from Friday drinks to all-expenses-paid holidays abroad

  • Ongoing training - from experienced mentors and our specialist learning team

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Sourcing, interviewing, and placing teachers and support staff into schools across Greater Manchester

  • Writing engaging candidate profiles and matching them to the right schools

  • Building strong relationships with educators and school leaders

  • Achieving weekly activity goals and placement targets (with plenty of support)

  • Learning the ropes of business development, client management and candidate care

  • Becoming a trusted partner for schools and candidates alike

Who We're Looking For:

  • Current or former teachers who are ready for a new challenge

  • Strong communicators who enjoy working with people and building relationships

  • Highly organised, driven and resilient individuals

  • Passionate about education and helping others succeed

You don't need experience in recruitment - just the motivation to learn and a passion for making a difference. We'll teach you the rest through our supportive, hands-on training programme.

Want to stay in education but leave the classroom? This could be the career move for you.
Email your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com to learn more and secure an interview.

Join Tradewind Recruitment in Manchester and take the first step into an exciting new career!