Job Description
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Perfect for Ex-Teachers) - London
Are you a teacher or ex-teacher looking to take your skills beyond the classroom? Do you want a career where your communication, organisation, and resilience are rewarded with excellent pay, professional development, and the chance to continue making an impact in education?
Tradewind Recruitment is expanding in London and we are looking for ambitious individuals to join our Impact Academy - our industry-leading training and development programme designed to build successful Recruitment Consultants.
This opportunity is particularly well-suited to education professionals who want to change careers but still make a difference, while also enjoying financial rewards and clear progression opportunities.
Why ex-teachers succeed in recruitment
Strong people skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with schools and candidates
Resilience and adaptability, thriving under pressure in busy environments
Excellent time management and organisation skills
A genuine interest in education and helping others succeed
What we offer at Tradewind Recruitment
Starting salary: £32,000 with first-year OTE typically between £38,000 - £42,000
Commission from your first day - no waiting to be rewarded for success
35 days holiday plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
Incentive schemes including international trips, team socials, and daily perks
Long-term career progression - many of our senior managers began as trainee consultants
Continuous professional development through our renowned Impact Academy
About the Impact Academy
During your first year, you'll be trained and supported to:
Source and interview candidates for school roles across London
Write and market professional CVs to client schools
Partner with senior consultants to increase placements
Meet agreed weekly targets and KPIs, earning commission from your success
Once you complete your first year, you'll move onto a sales desk with advanced training in business development, negotiation, safeguarding, and client management.
Why London?
Based in the heart of London, you'll be working in one of the most dynamic and diverse education markets in the UK. With endless opportunities to build relationships with schools across the capital, this is the ideal place to grow a long-term career in recruitment.
Who we're looking for
Former teachers, teaching assistants, or education staff looking for a career change
Ambitious and driven individuals who want to be rewarded for results
Candidates committed to building a stable, long-term career in recruitment
Apply today
If you're ready to move from teaching into a role that combines education, business, and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com today to arrange an immediate interview.
Tradewind Recruitment - helping ex-teachers become exceptional Recruitment Consultants.