Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Location: Liverpool (City Centre)
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £32,000-£38,000)
Contract: Full-time | Start Aug/Sept

Are you a graduate, ex-teacher, or professional from a fast-paced background looking for a career with purpose, progression, and high earning potential? Join Tradewind Recruitment at our Liverpool office and kickstart your career with award-winning training, clear promotion pathways, and the chance to make a real impact in education.

What We Offer

£28,000-£30,000 base salary (DOE)

Uncapped commission - realistic Year 1 OTE £32,000-£38,000

Graduate Impact Academy training & structured career development

35+ days annual leave & reduced working hours during school holidays

Quarterly incentives, socials & national award trips

A supportive, high-performing team in our Liverpool city centre office

The Role

Recruit and place teachers & support staff into Liverpool schools

Build strong relationships with clients and candidates

Source talent through advertising, networking & interviews

Write compelling CVs and candidate profiles

Hit achievable targets & earn commission on every placement

Gain specialist knowledge of education recruitment

What We're Looking For

Graduates, ex-teachers, or people from sales, estate agency, customer service, or call centres

Confident communicators with strong organisation skills

Resilient, proactive, and motivated by goals

Passion for education and making a positive difference

A degree is helpful but not essential - full training provided

About Tradewind Recruitment

With over 25 years of success and offices across the UK, Tradewind is one of the country's leading education recruiters. We invest heavily in our people - many of our managers and directors started as trainees.

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