Job Description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - St Albans
Location: St Albans
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000)

Ex-teachers excel here. Bring your classroom knowledge to Tradewind Recruitment in St Albans, where many top performers transitioned from teaching to recruitment.

Opportunity
We're looking for ex-educators to join our St Albans team, helping schools find exceptional staff while learning recruitment skills through the IMPACT Academy. No prior experience is needed - your teaching insight sets you apart.

IMPACT Academy Training

  • Candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication

  • Coaching in resilience, mindset, and performance habits

  • Sales psychology and client relationship development

  • Mentoring and structured career progression

Career Path
Begin with candidate generation and compliance, then move into business development, building long-term school relationships and earning commission on placements.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Trusted for nearly 30 years in education recruitment, we're proud to be recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list.

What We Offer

  • £28,000-£30,000 base salary

  • Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000 (uncapped commission)

  • Commission from day one

  • 35 days' annual leave + 4.5-hour school holiday working days

  • Extended wellbeing lunch breaks

  • Social events, incentives, and international trips

  • Clear progression - many senior leaders started as ex-teachers

Ideal Candidate

  • Ex-teachers seeking a rewarding career in recruitment

  • Driven, confident, and resilient

  • Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills

  • Graduate or equivalent people-facing experience

  • Right to work in the UK

Recruitment Process

  1. Introductory call with Talent Manager

  2. Task stage

  3. Interview with Team Manager

  4. Final interview with Director or CEO

Start your next career chapter - email your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com.