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Education Recruitment Consultant

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stockport

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Education Recruitment Consultant

Location: Stockport
 Salary: Competitive Salary + market leading commission scheme + Hybrid working options available.

Looking for a career with faster progression, higher earning potential, and real impact?

Whether you're:

An experienced recruiter (education or another sector), or
An educator ready to transition into a commercial role
…this could be your next step.

About Us

Cover People are specialist recruitment agency focused on placing high-quality educators across the UK.

Based in Stockport, our Cover People team supports schools across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, alongside global opportunities through our international division, Worldwide Teaching.

We are a fast paced, energetic business who embrace change. Our strategy over the coming years involves growth across multiple regions of the UK and the development of our systems and technology, incorporating more tools such as AI to ensure our team can operate at 100% efficiency.

But what really sets us apart is how we operate. Everything we do is built around our four core values:

Compliance without compromise    
Partnerships that last
Built around people
Striving for excellence
These aren’t just words—they shape how we work with schools, candidates, and each other every day.

The Role

Due to growth and expansion, we are looking to appoint our next Recruitment Consultant to join the Cover People team covering the Greater Manchester area.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you’ll:

Build and manage relationships with schools and educators
Match candidates to roles that genuinely suit their skills and goals
Develop your own desk with support from an experienced team
Work towards clear targets with uncapped earning potential
This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where success is rewarded, and progression is based on performance.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary
Guaranteed commission for 6 months (for experienced recruiters)
Uncapped commission structure
40 days annual leave + bank holidays
Reduced hours during school holidays
Regular incentives and team rewards
Friday breakfasts & team socials
Industry specialist training and skills development
Clear career progression pathway
Supportive, team-driven culture
Free on-site parking (Stockport location)
Who We’re Looking For

Experienced Recruiters

Background in education or other sectors (e.g. healthcare, commercial)
Proven billing or business development experience
Looking for a fresh environment with strong earning potential
Feeling undervalued? Seeking a role with a family feel culture
Clear career progression opportunities
Background in teaching, education, or working with young people
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Interested in a commercial, target-driven career

Career Changers / Educators

Key Traits

Motivated and goal-oriented
Organised and resilient
Strong communicator (written & verbal)
Relationship-focused
Proactive and self-driven
Professional, honest, and team-oriented
Creative problem solver
Interested?

For a confidential conversation, please get in touch with Ben via email in the first instance.

Ben Gregg

Managing Director

(url removed)

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