Job Description

Manchester - Education Recruitment Consultant (Former Teachers Wanted)

Education Recruitment Consultant - Manchester
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£45,000 Year 1)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence or driving test booked

Are you a teacher looking to leave the classroom but stay within education?

Tradewind Recruitment is hiring ambitious individuals to join our Manchester office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants.

Many of our most successful consultants are ex-teachers who wanted a fresh challenge while continuing to make an impact in schools.

Education recruitment offers the opportunity to stay connected to education, help schools and teachers every day, and build a highly rewarding long-term career with excellent earning potential.

Why Ex-Teachers Thrive at Tradewind

Your teaching background gives you a major advantage:

  • You understand school culture and staffing pressures
  • You know what makes a great educator
  • You're confident communicating with professionals
  • You can manage fast-paced environments and competing priorities

These skills translate perfectly into recruitment.

The Role

  • Recruiting teachers and support staff for local schools
  • Building relationships with schools across Greater Manchester
  • Interviewing education professionals
  • Matching candidates to suitable roles
  • Developing new business opportunities
  • Managing your own recruitment desk

Full Training Through Our Impact Academy

You don't need recruitment experience to succeed.

We provide:

  • Full recruitment training
  • Sales and negotiation coaching
  • Business development support
  • Performance and resilience training
  • Career progression planning

What We Offer

  • £30,000 base salary
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • OTE £35k-£45k in Year 1
  • 35 days annual leave
  • Reduced hours during school holidays
  • Incentive trips and company socials
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Supportive team culture with many former teachers

Who We're Looking For

  • Former teachers or education professionals
  • Target-driven and ambitious individuals
  • Strong communicators and relationship builders
  • Full UK driving licence or test booked
  • Motivated to build a successful long-term career

Apply now or send your CV to Daniela.Servini@twrecruitment.com to join Tradewind Recruitment in Manchester.