Ex-Teachers: Transition Into Recruitment with Tradewind in Durham
Are you a current or former teacher looking for a new challenge outside the classroom - but still want to use your skills to make an impact in education? At Tradewind Recruitment in Durham, we're offering the perfect opportunity for ex-teachers to build a rewarding career in recruitment.
Why Recruitment?
As a teacher, you already have the skills that make a brilliant recruiter:
✔️ Communication and relationship-building
✔️ Organisation and time management
✔️ Resilience and problem-solving
✔️ A genuine passion for education
At Tradewind, you'll use those same skills - not to manage a classroom, but to connect inspiring teachers with the schools that need them most. And you won't be alone - we already have a huge number of ex-teachers in our team, many of whom are now among our most successful recruiters nationwide.
What's in It for You?
Strong Starting Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 base with first-year OTE of £35,000 - £40,000.
Immediate Commission: Earn money from your very first placement.
Term-Time Friendly Hours: 35 days holiday, plus reduced 4.5-hour days during school holidays.
Exciting Incentives: Company-wide international trips, Friday socials, and daily free breakfast.
Career Growth: Clear, fast progression - with many of our managers and directors starting as teachers themselves.What You'll Do
Recruit, interview and place education professionals into schools.
Build strong relationships with schools across the North East.
Write professional CV profiles and match candidates to roles.
Hit achievable weekly targets with full training and mentoring support.Why Tradewind?
We're one of the UK's largest teaching agencies, and a 5-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company. Our award-winning Impact Academy training programme will give you all the tools you need to thrive, no matter your background.
Your Next Step
If you're an ex-teacher who misses being connected to education but wants a better work-life balance, this is your chance to shine in a new career.
Apply now - send your CV to (url removed) and join our Durham team today