Kickstart Your Recruitment Career in Whitstable, Kent - Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy
No experience needed | Full training provided | £28,000-£30,000 base salary | Commission from day one | Career progression in education recruitment
Are you ambitious, people-focused, and looking for a long-term career with purpose and progression? Tradewind Recruitment is hiring motivated individuals to join our growing Whitstable office through our nationally renowned Impact Academy - the perfect launchpad for a career in education recruitment.
Whether you're a graduate, from a sales or customer service background, or working in schools, this opportunity offers structured training, mentorship, and a chance to build a career that truly makes a difference.
Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. We've placed thousands of teachers and support staff into schools, and we're proud to be recognised five times as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For.
Our Kent-based team in Whitstable is growing quickly, and we're looking for driven individuals to become the future of our business.
What You'll Get:
£28,000-£30,000 base salary
Realistic first-year earnings of £32,000-£40,000
Uncapped commission from your first placement
35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers
Free breakfast, social incentives, and wellness perks
Ongoing development, coaching, and internal promotions - most of our leaders started at consultant level
A team culture that values growth, purpose, and fun
About the Impact Academy
Our Impact Academy is a structured 12-month training programme tailored for people with no prior recruitment experience. You'll learn every aspect of recruitment, from candidate generation to sales strategy, with dedicated support and coaching from day one.
What You'll Do:
Interview and source teachers and support staff for schools across Kent
Write professional CVs and candidate profiles
Collaborate with your team to match candidates to school vacancies
Work towards weekly activity and performance targets
Earn commission as you contribute to our mission of improving education
Year 2 and Beyond
After completing the Academy, you'll transition into a client-facing role and receive further training in:
Business development and school partnerships
Visit strategy and vacancy management
Margin negotiation and compliance
Time management and customer service excellenceWe believe in long-term careers, not quick wins - and we give you the tools to grow confidently into each new stage.
Who We're Looking For
We want to hear from you if you are:
A confident communicator with a natural rapport
Motivated by goals and eager to build a career
Organised, resilient, and ready to learn
Interested in education, people, and personal growthWhether you're a graduate, a TA or teacher looking for something new, or working in sales or customer service - we'd love to hear from you.
Ready to Join Us?
We're currently hiring for our Whitstable office in Kent and would love to speak with people who are ready to build something meaningful.
Send your CV to (url removed) today and take the first step in a career that offers purpose, progress, and high rewards