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Recruitment Consultant - Former Teachers & Education Professionals

Use Your Classroom Skills in a New Career | Birmingham

Are you a former teacher or education professional looking for a new challenge where your experience truly adds value? Tradewind Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity to transition into education recruitment through our Impact Academy, based in Birmingham City Centre.

Your understanding of schools, safeguarding, and education environments gives you a unique advantage in this role.

About Tradewind Recruitment

As one of the UK's largest and most respected education recruitment agencies, Tradewind has been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company five times. We pride ourselves on supporting schools, candidates, and our own people through training, wellbeing, and progression.

Why Make the Move?

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

OTE: £35,000 - £40,000 in your first year

Commission from day one

35 days annual leave and reduced working hours during school holidays

All-expenses-paid incentive trips abroad

Daily breakfast, Friday drinks, and a supportive team culture

Clear career progression beyond the classroom

Your Role

You'll use your education knowledge to:

Interview and support teachers and support staff

Match candidates to suitable school environments

Create high-quality CV profiles

Work alongside sales teams to fill vacancies

Build long-term relationships with schools and candidates

Following your first year, you'll receive advanced training in:

Business development

Negotiation and client management

Safeguarding and compliance

Handling challenging conversations

Essential Criteria

UK driving licence

UK right to work - no sponsorship

A consistent CV showing commitment and transferable skills

Strong communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills

A desire to move into a commercial, target-driven role

Hiring Process

Pre-screen call with our Talent Manager

Task stage

First interview with Team Manager

Final interview with Managing Director

? To apply or find out more, send your CV to and take the next step in your education career