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Education Recruitment Consultant 

£28,000 - £34,000 base salary depending on experience plus £5k to £20k extra in OTE 

At Teaching Personnel, the UK’s market leading education recruitment agency, we don’t just match educators to jobs — we create opportunities that transform lives. Our mission is simple: to connect passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a meaningful difference in classrooms across the UK. 

Whether you’re new to recruitment or an experienced consultant, we offer clear career progression, hands-on training, and regular opportunities for promotion. So, if you’re passionate about education, thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, and want to make a real difference to thousands of teachers and pupils every day, this could be the opportunity for you. Located in the heart of Birmingham, we are seeking a dedicated and hard working consultant to join our thriving team!

What You’ll Be Doing 

Building strong relationships – engage with schools and educators to understand their needs and create the perfect matches.  

Expanding your network – grow a strong database of talented educators and trusted school partnerships.  

Becoming an expert – stay ahead of education trends to provide market-leading recruitment solutions.  

Delivering exceptional service – ensure the highest quality standards in matching educators to schools.  

Achieving success – hitting and exceeding targets where your successes and results are rewarded. 

 

Who You Are 

Sales focused – your experience in recruitment, direct sales or customer service, means you excel in a performance-driven environment to meet targets. 

People-centric – you love building strong, lasting relationships by talking to people and thrive in a social, dynamic, goal-oriented environment.  

Resilient – you see obstacles as opportunities and stay motivated and proactive in a fast-paced setting.  

Agile – you can manage multiple priorities and juggle tasks efficiently while delivering outstanding service.  

Driver- ideally you with access to a car for getting out and about to meet your clients on a regular basis. 

 

What’s in It for You? 

Uncapped commission – the more impact you create, the more you earn.  

Generous holiday allowance – 28 days increasing with service up to 33, plus bank holidays and shorter working hours in school holidays. 

A flexible benefit package including Cash Plan health cover, virtual GP, the chance to buy more holiday and much more. 

Amazing incentives – cash bonuses, holiday/prize draws and team events.  

Recognition & celebration – be part of company-wide initiatives and bi-annual award nights.  

 

Plus… 

World-class training & mentoring – learn from the best and take your career to the next level. 

Continuous career development – regular opportunities for promotion, hands-on training and personal growth. 

Supportive team culture – we celebrate success, champion each other, and provide the tools you need to thrive.  

Flexibility – work from home one day a week once established.