Education Recruitment Consultant - Manchester Secondary and SEN
£28,000 - £34,000 base salary depending on experience plus £5k to £20k extra in OTE
Ready to elevate your recruitment career?
We're hiring an experienced Recruitment Consultant who is driven, curious, and thrives in a high-performance environment.
At Teaching Personnel, we do more than connect educators with jobs-we create opportunities that shape futures. We are looking for someone who goes beyond the job description, building relationships, spotting opportunities others miss, and constantly looking for ways to outperform yesterday's results. You'll play a crucial role in building strong relationships with teachers and schools, ensuring we provide the very best talent to classrooms across the UK.
You will ideally need to have a UK Driving Licence and access to a car to be eligible for this vacancy ( If you are in the process of learning and due to pass soon then please do mention this on your application)
What's in It for You?
* Generous holiday allowance - 28 days increasing with service up to 33, plus bank holidays and shorter working hours in school holidays.
* A flexible benefit package including Cash Plan health cover, virtual GP, the chance to buy more holiday and much more.
* Amazing incentives - cash bonuses, holiday/prize draws and team events.
* Recognition & celebration - be part of company-wide initiatives and bi-annual award nights.
Plus…
* World-class training & mentoring - learn from the best and take your career to the next level.
* Continuous career development - opportunities for promotion, hands-on training and personal growth.
* Supportive team culture - we celebrate success, champion each other, and provide the tools you need to thrive.
* Flexibility - work from home one day a week once established.
Who You Are
Essential
* Full UK Driving Licence & Access to a car for getting out and about and meeting clients and candidates across your region.
* Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant (billing and business development responsibility)
* Demonstrable track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
* Strong business development skills - confident generating new clients and winning vacancies
* Ability to manage and grow a desk independently
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* High levels of energy, resilience and self-motivation
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
* Commercially astute with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
* Curious and consultative approach - able to ask insightful questions and identify opportunities
Desirable
* Previous recruitment experience within the Education sector
* Experience working within a high-performance, target-driven agency environment
* Mentoring or supporting junior consultants
* Strong knowledge of compliance processes within Education recruitment
* Experience using CRM systems effectively to drive desk performance
* Evidence of developing long-term client partnerships rather than transactional placements
What You'll Be Doing
* Supporting recruitment teams by sourcing and engaging high-quality educators.
* Managing vetting and registration timelines to maximise placement success.
* Creating and publishing job adverts and conducting interviews.
* Building strong relationships with both educators and internal teams.
* Ensuring exceptional service at every stage of the recruitment process.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and start your journey with us today!