Leaving the Classroom? Stay in Education with Tradewind Recruitment - Sheffield
Education Recruitment Consultant | Ideal for Teachers & Ex-Teachers
Are you a teacher, ex-teacher or education professional ready for a change - but not ready to walk away from education completely?
At Tradewind Recruitment Sheffield, we specialise in helping teachers transition out of the classroom into successful careers in education recruitment. In fact, many of our top-performing consultants and managers are former teachers who now use their school experience to make a real difference in a new way.
If you're looking for better work-life balance, higher earning potential and clear career progression, this could be the career move that finally makes sense.
Why Teachers Excel in Education Recruitment
Your classroom experience gives you a serious advantage:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence working with schools and education professionals
Excellent organisation, time management and resilience
Understanding safeguarding, compliance and school culture
The ability to manage pressure and competing prioritiesThat's why teachers consistently become some of our highest performers.
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, working with primary, secondary and SEN schools nationwide.
Sunday Times Top 100 Company (5 times)
One of the largest specialist education recruiters in the UK
Over 25 years of education recruitment experience
Renowned for training, development and internal promotionYou'll be based in our Sheffield office, joining a supportive, high-energy team through our Impact Academy training programme.
The Impact Academy - Perfect for Teachers Changing Career
Our Impact Academy is designed for people new to recruitment, including teachers moving out of the classroom.
You'll receive:
Structured recruitment training from day one
One-to-one coaching and mentoring
Clear expectations and achievable targets
A genuine pathway into sales, leadership and managementNo recruitment or sales experience required - your education background is the advantage.
The Role: Education Recruitment Consultant
In your first year, you will:
Recruit teachers and education staff for temporary and permanent roles
Interview and support candidates through placements
Write professional CV profiles for schools
Build long-term relationships with schools across South Yorkshire
Work towards KPIs with the support of your manager
Earn commission throughout every stage of progressionSalary, Commission & Benefits
£28,000 - £30,000 basic salary
£35,000 - £42,000 realistic first-year earnings
Commission paid from day one
35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
Daily free breakfast, Friday drinks & strong wellbeing focus
Clear promotion routes - many of our Managers and Directors started as ConsultantsCareer Progression Beyond Year One
After your first year, you'll move onto a dedicated Sales Desk with advanced training in:
Business development and school partnerships
Negotiation and margin management
Safeguarding and compliance
Managing challenging conversations
Customer service and time managementMany Impact Academy graduates reach top consultant status within their first year in sales.
Who We're Looking For
This role is ideal for:
Teachers looking to leave the classroom
Ex-teachers or supply teachers
Teaching assistants, SEN professionals or pastoral staff
Education graduates with school-based experienceYou don't need recruitment experience - just:
Strong communication skills
Resilience and motivation
A desire for long-term career progression outside the classroomApply Today - Sheffield Office
We're currently recruiting for our Sheffield team and are looking for people ready to start after the Easter break.
If you're a teacher or education professional ready for your next chapter, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to arrange an interview and take the first step towards a rewarding career in education recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment