Job Description
Principal Recruiter - Education - Northampton\n c. £35,000 - £40,000 p.a. (depending on experience) + Commission\n\nAre you an experienced education recruitment professional ready to take the next step in your career?
Join one of the UK's leading, award-winning education recruitment agencies at our Rochester office, where you'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team working across Kent and the surrounding areas.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to inherit a warm, high-billing desk with established school partnerships and excellent earning potential from day one.\n\nAbout Us\n We specialise in placing teaching and support staff into primary, secondary, SEND schools, and nurseries. In addition to our direct school relationships, we offer Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions to schools and multi-academy trusts, delivering a strategic, scalable approach to recruitment and workforce management.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nMinimum of 12 months' experience in education recruitment\nProven track record of billing success and 360° desk management\nStrong business development and relationship-building skills\nFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for school visits)\nA genuine passion for the education sector \n\nWorking Hours\n\nHybrid model: 2-3 days working from home/office\nMonday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:30pm\nFriday: 7:00am - 4:00pm \n\nWhat We Offer\n\nUp to £45,000 basic salary (depending on experience)\nUncapped commission with accelerator bonuses and quarterly incentives\nAnnual trips abroad for high achievers\nStructured training and development via our in-house L&D team\n26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with uncapped paid leave from year 2)\nBenefits package including:\nPension scheme & death in service cover\nEmployee Assistance Programme and eye care support\nDiscounted gym membership\nCycle to Work scheme and weekly fruit deliveries \n\nYour Responsibilities\n\nManage and grow a successful desk placing education staff across a range of settings\nBuild long-term relationships with schools and education professionals\nConduct client meetings, school visits, and candidate interviews\nDrive new business opportunities across Kent and the wider area\nAchieve personal and team revenue targets in a fast-paced environment\nReduced hours during school holidays \n\nApply Today\n If you're ready to step up into a Principal Recruiter role and thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment, apply now and we'll be in touch to discuss the opportunity further