Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Make a Rewarding Career Change - From Teaching to Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment in Manchester

Are you a teacher looking for a fresh challenge while staying connected to education? Many of our top Recruitment Consultants started their careers in teaching and found their skills seamlessly transferred into this exciting and rewarding role.

At Tradewind Recruitment, we understand the passion teachers have for education. That's why we offer a unique opportunity to transition into a career where you can continue making a difference - but in a different capacity. Our Recruitment Consultant development programme, The Impact Academy, equips you with all the skills you need to excel in education recruitment.

Teachers possess exceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skills - all essential for a successful recruitment career. As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll continue to support schools, help educators find their ideal roles, and positively impact students' futures - just in a different way.

• Competitive Salaries - A base salary of £28,000 - £30,000, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000 - £40,000.

• Immediate Commission - Start earning commission from day one, rewarding your hard work and success.

• Plenty of Holidays - Enjoy 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days), giving you more time to enjoy life outside of work.

• Exciting Perks - Experience company-wide trips abroad, Friday drinks, daily free breakfast, and an incredible investment in employee well-being.

• Ongoing Training & Progression - Benefit from professional development, structured training, and internal promotions - many of our Managers and Directors started as Consultants!

Our Impact Academy provides expert training, ensuring a smooth transition from teaching to recruitment. You'll receive hands-on coaching, mentorship, and guidance from some of the best consultants in the education sector.

In your first year, you will:

• Identify and interview teachers and support staff for roles in schools.

• Work closely with school leaders to match them with the perfect candidates.

• Create professional CV profiles for client marketing.

• Achieve personal and team targets with the support of your manager.

• Earn commission on placements and grow your professional network.

At Tradewind, we invest heavily in our people. After your first year, you'll continue to grow with advanced training in:

• Business Development & Relationship Management

• Margin Negotiation & Sales Strategy

• Safeguarding & Compliance

• Customer Service & Time Management

We understand that leaving the classroom is a big decision, but at Tradewind Recruitment, you'll find a fulfilling career that still allows you to support education in a meaningful way.

If you're an ambitious, driven teacher looking for a career change, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information and the chance for an immediate interview, submit your CV to today.