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Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - London
Location: London
Salary: £32,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£40,000 in Year 1)
Start your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment's award-winning Impact Academy.
About the Role
We are looking for driven individuals with a passion for education and sales to join our London office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role offering exceptional training, development, and earning potential.
As a Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Recruitment, you will work in a dynamic, high-performance environment-matching exceptional teachers and support staff with schools across the UK.
How We Support You - The IMPACT Academy
Our Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed to equip you with the tools and mindset to thrive in recruitment.
You will develop skills in:
Candidate sourcing and interviewing
Building client relationships
Resilience and self-awareness
Goal setting and maintaining a positive mindset
Psychology in sales and communicationWe don't just train you to succeed - we train you to excel.
Your Responsibilities
During your first 6-9 months:
Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles
Craft professional CV profiles for client marketing
Work closely with sales teams to increase candidate placements
Meet weekly targets and KPIs set by your managerAs you progress into sales:
Develop new business and manage client relationships
Negotiate margins and contracts
Maintain safeguarding standards
Handle challenging conversations professionally
Deliver outstanding customer service and manage your time effectivelyEarn commission at every stage of your career development.
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing teachers and support staff for almost 30 years.
We are proud to be a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company-the only teaching agency to achieve this-and we operate across the UK and internationally.
Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service to schools and candidates, ensuring that no classroom goes without exceptional staff.
What We Offer
£32,000 base salary, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£40,000 through commission
Uncapped commission from day one
35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays
1.5-hour lunch break available for gym or well-being activities
Continuous professional development and clear promotion opportunities - many of our Managers and Directors began as Trainees
All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers
Free daily breakfast, Friday drinks, and a strong focus on employee well-beingWho We're Looking For
We are seeking individuals who are motivated, ambitious, and ready to work hard to achieve success.
You should have:
A degree (with part-time work experience during university) or relevant experience if not a graduate
Experience in sales, recruitment, hospitality, education, or other fast-paced, target-driven roles
A consistent career history that demonstrates progression and commitment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Resilience, motivation, and a strong work ethic
The right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)Our Hiring Process
Due to the demanding nature of the role and the high standards we maintain, our selection process includes:
Screening call with our Talent Manager
Psychometric test and written task
First stage interview with a Team Manager
Final stage interview with a Director or CEOHow to Apply
Apply via this advert or send your CV directly to (url removed).
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