Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Newcastle
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000)
If you're an ex-teacher looking to make a real impact beyond the classroom, Tradewind Recruitment in Newcastle could be your next career move. Many of our top consultants are ex-teachers who have used their education experience to excel in recruitment.
The Opportunity
We're seeking passionate ex-educators to join our Newcastle team. Your experience in schools gives you an edge in understanding candidates and clients, helping you build strong relationships while learning recruitment skills from our IMPACT Academy.
Training & Development
Candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication
Coaching in resilience, mindset, and performance habits
Sales psychology and client relationship development
Ongoing mentoring and career progression
Your Growth Path
Begin with candidate generation, guiding educators through the recruitment process, then move into business development, earning commission for placements while forging lasting school partnerships.
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
With nearly 30 years in the sector, we're a trusted name in education recruitment and 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
What We're Looking For
Ex-teachers motivated to start a career in recruitment
Driven, confident, and resilient
Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
Graduate or equivalent experience in people-facing roles
Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Recruitment Process
Introductory call with Talent Manager
Task stage
Interview with a Team Manager
Final interview with a Director or CEO
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