Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Ideal for Ex-Teachers) - Hull
Are you an ex-teacher or education professional looking for a fresh challenge outside of the classroom? Do you want a career where your hard work, people skills, and resilience are directly rewarded with clear career progression and uncapped earning potential?
Tradewind Recruitment is now hiring in Hull, and we're looking for driven individuals to join our Impact Academy - a structured development programme that transforms motivated people into high-performing Recruitment Consultants.
This is an excellent opportunity for those with teaching or education backgrounds who are ready to transfer their communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills into a new, exciting career.
Why education professionals succeed in recruitment
Clear communication and interpersonal skills for building trust with schools and candidates
Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
Organisation and time management skills developed in the classroom
A passion for education and making a positive impact in people's lives
What we offer at Tradewind Recruitment
Starting salary £28,000 - £30,000 with first-year earnings typically between £35,000 - £40,000
Commission from day one - no waiting to be rewarded for your work
35 days holiday and shorter working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
Incentives such as international trips, team socials, and daily perks
Career progression opportunities - many of our senior leaders started as trainees
Ongoing development through our market-leading Impact Academy
About the Impact Academy
The Impact Academy is our specialist training programme designed to give you the tools to succeed. In your first year, you will:
Source and interview teachers and support staff for school roles
Write professional CVs and market candidates to schools
Support the sales team to ensure successful candidate placements
Earn commission as soon as you contribute to a placement
After completing the programme, you'll move onto a sales desk with advanced training in business development, client partnerships, negotiation, safeguarding, and more.
Why Hull?
Our Hull office is a friendly, collaborative team at the centre of a strong regional education network. Working here, you'll build lasting partnerships with schools across East Yorkshire and beyond, while enjoying a supportive culture that encourages growth and success.
Who we're looking for
Former teachers or education staff ready for a career change
Motivated, ambitious people who want to achieve financial and professional success
Individuals committed to building a long-term career in recruitment
Apply today
If you're ready to step out of the classroom and into a new, rewarding career, send your CV to today to arrange an immediate interview.
Tradewind Recruitment - where ex-teachers grow into successful Recruitment Consultants