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

Ex-teachers thrive here. Join Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable and bring your classroom experience to a role where you'll help schools find the best educators. Many of our top performers began as teachers and have used their insight to excel.

Opportunity Overview
We want driven ex-educators to join our Kent team. You'll support schools by placing outstanding staff while developing recruitment skills through our IMPACT Academy. No prior recruitment experience required - your teaching background is your advantage.

IMPACT Academy Training Includes

Candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication

Coaching in resilience, mindset, and performance habits

Sales psychology and client relationship development

Ongoing mentoring and progression pathways

Career Progression
Start by sourcing and screening educators, then move into business development, building relationships with schools and earning commission on successful placements.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?
We're trusted in education recruitment for nearly 30 years and recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list - a testament to our culture and values.

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 motivated for a recruitment career

Driven, confident, and resilient

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Graduate or equivalent experience in people-facing roles

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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