Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - St Albans
Location: St Albans
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000)

Ex-teachers excel here. Bring your classroom knowledge to Tradewind Recruitment in St Albans, where many top performers transitioned from teaching to recruitment.

Opportunity
We're looking for ex-educators to join our St Albans team, helping schools find exceptional staff while learning recruitment skills through the IMPACT Academy. No prior experience is needed - your teaching insight sets you apart.

IMPACT Academy Training

Candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication

Coaching in resilience, mindset, and performance habits

Sales psychology and client relationship development

Mentoring and structured career progression

Career Path
Begin with candidate generation and compliance, then move into business development, building long-term school relationships and earning commission on placements.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Trusted for nearly 30 years in education recruitment, we're proud to be recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list.

What We Offer

£28,000-£30,000 base salary

Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000 (uncapped commission)

Commission from day one

35 days' annual leave + 4.5-hour school holiday working days

Extended wellbeing lunch breaks

Social events, incentives, and international trips

Clear progression - many senior leaders started as ex-teachers

Ideal Candidate

Ex-teachers seeking a rewarding career in recruitment

Driven, confident, and resilient

Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills

Graduate or equivalent people-facing experience

Right to work in the UK

Recruitment Process

Introductory call with Talent Manager

Task stage

Interview with Team Manager

Final interview with Director or CEO

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