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Education Recruitment Consultant - Cardiff

Start your career with purpose, progression, and the potential to earn up to £75,000.

Cardiff City Centre | Full-Time | OTE Year 1: £35,500 | Promotions up to 4x a year

Are you ready to build a career where every call, every placement, and every challenge truly matters? At Teaching Personnel Cardiff, you won't just be recruiting - you'll be helping shape the future of education across South Wales.

We're looking for ambitious, people-driven professionals who want more than a 9-5. You'll work hard, grow fast, and be rewarded for every bit of effort you put in - with uncapped commission, rapid promotion opportunities, and the chance to genuinely make a difference in children's lives.

Part of the dynamically growing Supporting Education Group, Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, with hundreds of thousands of teachers who have chosen us since 1996 and over 5,000 schools who choose us every year. We have 80+ branches across England & Wales and are the first-choice agency for over 12,000 job seekers.

We are on an exciting journey of growth and we are looking to add an Recruitment Consultant to our Special Education Needs team.

What You'll Earn:

• Starting OTE: £35,500 in your first year (base salary + uncapped commission)
• Top performers can earn £50,000-£75,000+ within 2-3 years
• Clear, structured promotion path - up to 4 promotions a year based on performance
• Additional perks: team incentives, hybrid working, wellness schemes, annual awards & more

What It's Really Like:
Let's be real - this is not an easy job. It's fast-paced, high-pressure, and full of early starts. With hard work comes great reward! Some days you'll juggle lots of tasks, dealing with last minute cancellations but having plans in place staying prepared, organised and always thinking ahead is key. You wont ever be bored.

The work you do is meaningful , impactful and really makes a difference .... its high performance and higher reward!

This role is perfect for people who:
Love connecting with people and building trust
Are driven by results and personal growth
Bounce back quickly when things go wrong
Want to learn fast and climb the ladder

What You'll Need:

• Speaking of drive you'll need a Full UK Driving License we visit our client schools once a week ( Don't worry we pay mileage)
• Customer-facing, sales or education experience is helpful (but not essential)
• A real passion for education and helping other succeed
• Agile - You can manage multiple priorities and juggle tasks efficiently whilst delivering outstanding service
• Sales Focused - Your experience in recruitment, direct sales or customer service and you excel in performance-driven environments to meet and exceed targets.

What You'll Do:

• Manage your own SEN schools across South Wales
• Make regular sales calls to warm and cold clients!
• Source, interview and support teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff
• Match candidates with roles that truly suit their skills and values
• Build lasting, trust-based relationships with school leaders
• Handle daily bookings, long-term placements, and permanent recruitment
• Achieve personal and team goals - you'll be supported, but expected to push yourself

Ready to Build a Career That Matters?

Join a team that's passionate about education, committed to development, and thrives on making a difference every day.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat - we'd love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Education, and Sales

• Industries

  Executive Search Services, Staffing and Recruiting, and Telephone Call Centers

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