Job Description
Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Kent (Whitstable)
Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: £30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £33,000-£38,000 in Year 1)
Start your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment's award-winning Impact Academy in Kent.
About the Role
Are you ambitious, resilient, and ready for a fast-paced, rewarding career in recruitment?
We are looking for driven individuals with a passion for education and sales to join our Whitstable office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role offering exceptional training, development, and earning potential.
As a Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Recruitment, you will work in a dynamic, high-performance environment-matching exceptional teachers and support staff with schools across Kent and the South East.
How We Support You - The IMPACT Academy
Our Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed to equip you with the tools and mindset to thrive in recruitment.
You will develop skills in:
- Candidate sourcing and interviewing
- Building client relationships
- Resilience and self-awareness
- Goal setting and maintaining a positive mindset
- Psychology in sales and communication
We don't just train you to succeed - we train you to excel.
Your Responsibilities
During your first 6-9 months:
- Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles
- Craft professional CV profiles for client marketing
- Work closely with sales teams to increase candidate placements
- Meet weekly targets and KPIs set by your manager
As you progress into sales:
- Develop new business and manage client relationships
- Negotiate margins and contracts
- Maintain safeguarding standards
- Handle challenging conversations professionally
- Deliver outstanding customer service and manage your time effectively
Earn commission at every stage of your career development.
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing teachers and support staff for nearly 30 years.
We are proud to be a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company-the only teaching agency to achieve this-and we operate across the UK and internationally.
Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service to schools and candidates, ensuring that no classroom goes without exceptional staff.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with realistic first-year earnings of £33,000-£38,000
- Uncapped commission from day one
- 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays
- 1.5-hour lunch break available for gym or well-being activities
- Continuous professional development and clear promotion opportunities
- All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
- Free daily breakfast, Friday drinks, and a strong focus on employee well-being
Who We're Looking For
- Graduates (with part-time work experience during university) or non-graduates with relevant experience
- Backgrounds in sales, recruitment, hospitality, education, or other fast-paced, target-driven environments
- Consistent career history that demonstrates progression and commitment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resilient, motivated, and ambitious personality
- Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
Our Hiring Process
- Screening call with our Talent Manager
- Psychometric test and written task
- First stage interview with a Team Manager
- Final stage interview with a Director or CEO
How to Apply
Apply via this advert or send your CV directly to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com.
Don't miss the opportunity to join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Whitstable, Kent, and start a career that truly makes an impact.
