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Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Perfect for Ex-Teachers) - London

Are you a teacher or ex-teacher looking to take your skills beyond the classroom? Do you want a career where your communication, organisation, and resilience are rewarded with excellent pay, professional development, and the chance to continue making an impact in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is expanding in London and we are looking for ambitious individuals to join our Impact Academy - our industry-leading training and development programme designed to build successful Recruitment Consultants.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited to education professionals who want to change careers but still make a difference, while also enjoying financial rewards and clear progression opportunities.

Why ex-teachers succeed in recruitment

Strong people skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with schools and candidates

Resilience and adaptability, thriving under pressure in busy environments

Excellent time management and organisation skills

A genuine interest in education and helping others succeed

What we offer at Tradewind Recruitment

Starting salary: £32,000 with first-year OTE typically between £38,000 - £42,000

Commission from your first day - no waiting to be rewarded for success

35 days holiday plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)

Incentive schemes including international trips, team socials, and daily perks

Long-term career progression - many of our senior managers began as trainee consultants

Continuous professional development through our renowned Impact Academy

About the Impact Academy

During your first year, you'll be trained and supported to:

Source and interview candidates for school roles across London

Write and market professional CVs to client schools

Partner with senior consultants to increase placements

Meet agreed weekly targets and KPIs, earning commission from your success

Once you complete your first year, you'll move onto a sales desk with advanced training in business development, negotiation, safeguarding, and client management.

Why London?

Based in the heart of London, you'll be working in one of the most dynamic and diverse education markets in the UK. With endless opportunities to build relationships with schools across the capital, this is the ideal place to grow a long-term career in recruitment.

Who we're looking for

Former teachers, teaching assistants, or education staff looking for a career change

Ambitious and driven individuals who want to be rewarded for results

Candidates committed to building a stable, long-term career in recruitment

Apply today

If you're ready to move from teaching into a role that combines education, business, and personal growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to today to arrange an immediate interview.

Tradewind Recruitment - helping ex-teachers become exceptional Recruitment Consultants