Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Liverpool
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000)
Start your recruitment journey with Tradewwind Recruitment through our structured IMPACT Academy, designed to transform motivated individuals into high-performing consultants.
Learn more about our training programme:
The Role
We're looking for ambitious, people-driven individuals to join our Liverpool team. In this role, you'll connect schools across the North West with great teachers and support staff, helping them meet daily and long-term staffing needs. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced team while developing the skills needed for a long-term recruitment career.
No recruitment experience is required - just enthusiasm, resilience, and a genuine interest in working with people.
What the IMPACT Academy Provides
Our training academy sets you up for success with:
Hands-on training in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication
Coaching on growth mindset, resilience, and performance habits
Sales psychology, client management, and relationship-building skills
Continuous mentoring and mapped-out progression routes
Your Development Path
Your early focus will be on sourcing candidates - engaging educators, assessing suitability, and preparing them for roles in local schools. As your confidence builds, you'll transition into the business development side, forming partnerships with schools and earning commission on your placements.
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind is one of the UK's most established education recruitment specialists, with nearly 30 years in the sector. We are proud to be the only teaching agency to feature five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list.
What We Offer
£28,000 - £30,000 base salary + uncapped commission
Realistic Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000
Commission available from day one
35 days of annual leave + reduced working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays
1.5-hour extended lunch for wellbeing or gym time
Incentives, social events, and incredible international trips
Clear promotion pathways - many of our leaders started as trainees
Who You Are
Motivated, confident, and resilient
Graduate OR experienced in a target-driven or people-facing environment
Excellent communicator with strong organisational ability
Someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting
Eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
Our Hiring Journey
Initial phone conversation with our Talent Manager
Task stage
Interview with a Team Manager
Final interview with a Director or CEO
Ready to build a rewarding career with real progression? Apply now or send your CV to