Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Sheffield
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1)
Requirement: You must hold a full UK driving licence or have a driving test booked.
Kick-start Your Recruitment Career in Sheffield
Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Sheffield and begin a rewarding career in education recruitment, helping schools across South Yorkshire find outstanding teachers and support staff.
This is an ideal opportunity for graduates or career-changers looking to break into recruitment. You'll receive industry-leading training, hands-on mentoring, and clear progression from day one.
The Impact Academy
Our structured training programme is designed to turn potential into performance. You'll learn:
Candidate attraction and interviewing techniques
Sales skills, negotiation, and communication psychology
How to build long-term client relationships with schools
Goal setting, mindset, and personal developmentWe don't just teach you recruitment - we develop high-performing education recruitment consultants.
What You'll Be Doing
Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for education roles
Marketing candidates to primary, secondary, and SEND schools across Yorkshire
Supporting experienced consultants with client relationships
Working towards achievable targets with clear financial rewardsAs you progress, you'll manage your own schools, negotiate contracts, and earn commission on every placement.
Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 30 years of experience and offices nationwide. We've been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For five times - because we invest in our people as much as our performance.
What We Offer
£28,000-£30,000 base salary
Uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 in Year 1)
35 days' annual leave plus shorter working days during school holidays
Built-in gym and wellbeing time
Clear promotion structure and ongoing CPD
Team socials, breakfast clubs, and international incentive tripsWho We're Looking For
Full UK driving licence or driving test booked (essential)
Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Sales, recruitment, or customer-facing experience is beneficial
Ambitious, resilient, and motivated to succeedThe Hiring Process
Screening call with our Talent Manager
Short task
Interview with a Team Manager
Final meeting with a Director or CEOApply today or email your CV to (url removed) and take the first step towards a successful career with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield