Recruitment Consultant - Education
Location: Kent (Whitstable)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 base + uncapped commission
Start Date: ASAP
Have you worked in sales, education or another people-focused role and are now looking for a career where your effort directly drives your earnings and progression?
At Tradewind Recruitment, were hiring driven individuals to join our high-performing education recruitment team in Kent. You dont need a degree; were interested in commercial mindset, resilience, and communication skills. If youre an ex-teacher, sales professional, or someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, recruitment could be a natural next step.
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Were one of the UKs leading education recruitment agencies, a 5x Sunday Times Top 100 Company, and specialists in developing high performers.
Many of our most successful consultants joined us from sales, teaching, retail, hospitality, or customer service backgrounds. What they had in common? Drive, people skills, and ambition.
What We Offer
* £28,000 - £30,000 starting salary with uncapped commission
* £35,000 - £42,000 realistic first-year earnings
* 35 days annual leave + early finishes during school holidays
* Award-winning training through our Impact Academy
* Clear, merit-based career progression
* All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
* Supportive, collaborative team culture
* Regular socials, wellbeing initiatives, and ongoing development
The Role
* Interview and place education professionals into schools
* Manage and nurture long-term candidate relationships
* Write CV profiles and market candidates to schools
* Work closely with schools to meet their staffing needs
* Manage multiple vacancies and priorities at pace
* Work toward clear KPIs with commission earned from day one
If youve worked in sales, youll recognise the targets and momentum.
If youre an ex-teacher, youll value the education focus and relationship-building.
Training & Development - The Impact Academy
Our Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed for people with transferable skills, not recruitment experience.
Youll receive:
* One-to-one mentoring
* Hands‑on coaching
Classroom-based training covering:
* Candidate management
* Compliance & safeguarding
* Time management and prioritisation
* Business development & negotiation (year 2)
Progression is based on performance, not background or qualifications.
Who Were Looking For
Wed love to hear from people who:
* Have a background in sales, teaching, customer service, or recruitment
* Are confident communicators who enjoy working with people
* Are resilient, competitive, and motivated by results
* Thrive in fast-paced, target-driven environments
* Want a long-term career with strong earning potential
Degree or no degree; attitude, work ethic, and ambition matter most.
Ready for Your Next Step?
If youre looking to transition into a rewarding, high-energy career where your skills are recognised and rewarded, Tradewind Recruitment wants to hear from you.
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