Education Recruitment Consultant - Liverpool
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £30,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£45,000 Year 1)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence or driving test booked
Are you a teacher thinking about leaving the classroom but still want to stay in education?
Tradewind Recruitment is looking for ambitious and motivated individuals to join our Liverpool office as Education Recruitment Consultants.
Many of our top-performing consultants are former teachers who wanted a new challenge, better work-life balance, and greater earning potential - while continuing to make a real impact in schools every day.
If you understand education, enjoy working with people, and want a fast-paced career with genuine progression opportunities, education recruitment could be the perfect next step.
Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy
Tradewind Recruitment has been one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies for almost 30 years and has been recognised five times by the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies.
Our Impact Academy is designed to develop ambitious professionals into highly successful recruitment consultants through hands-on training, coaching, and mentoring from experienced leaders.
This is a sales-based role where your effort, resilience, and performance directly impact your earnings and progression.
Why Former Teachers Thrive in Education Recruitment
Teachers already have many of the skills needed to succeed in recruitment:
Excellent communication skills
Relationship building and networking
Organisation and multitasking
Resilience under pressure
Understanding school staffing needs
Supporting and guiding peopleYour education experience gives you a huge advantage when working with schools and candidates.
Many of our ex-teachers are now among the highest billers and biggest success stories within the company.
What You'll Be Doing
Recruiting teachers and support staff for schools across Liverpool and Merseyside
Building long-term partnerships with schools and education professionals
Interviewing and supporting candidates through the recruitment process
Developing business with new and existing school clients
Managing vacancies and placements
Working towards clear targets with uncapped commissionFull Recruitment Training Provided
No recruitment experience is required.
Our Impact Academy provides:
Industry-leading recruitment training
Sales and negotiation coaching
Business development support
Client management training
Performance and resilience coaching
Structured career progression planningYou'll receive ongoing support from experienced managers and leaders who are invested in your success.
What We Offer
£30,000 base salary
Uncapped commission from day one
Realistic Year 1 earnings of £35k-£45k
35 days annual leave
Reduced working hours during school holidays
International incentive trips
Free breakfast, Friday socials, and gym benefits
Clear progression opportunities into senior and leadership rolesWho We're Looking For
Former teachers or education professionals looking for a career change
Ambitious and target-driven individuals
Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships
Resilient and motivated personalities
Full UK driving licence or driving test bookedHiring Process
Initial phone screen with our Talent Team
Task stage
Interview with a Team Manager
Final interview with a Director or CEOApply today or send your CV to (url removed) to start your career with Tradewind Recruitment in Liverpool
Salary description
£30000.00 - £32000.00 per year