Recruitment Role for Teachers

Education Recruitment Consultant - Perfect for Former TeachersLocation: ManchesterSalary: £28,000 - £30,000 base + commission (OTE £35,000-£40,000 in Year 1)Start Date: Aug/Sept 2025

Are you a current or former teacher looking for a new challenge, but still passionate about making a difference in education? At Tradewind Recruitment, we offer the perfect opportunity to transition from the classroom into a fulfilling career in education recruitment, where your experience and people skills are truly valued.

We're growing our Manchester team and are looking for motivated individuals to join our Impact Academy - our in-depth training programme designed to help educators build successful careers as Recruitment Consultants.

• £28k-£30k starting salary with realistic first-year earnings of £32k-£38k+

• Commission from day one - reward for your hard work starts immediately

• 35 days annual leave plus reduced hours during school holidays

• Incredible team culture - fun, fast-paced, supportive and social

• Clear career progression - many of our top performers started as teachers

• Regular incentives - from Friday drinks to all-expenses-paid holidays abroad

• Ongoing training - from experienced mentors and our specialist learning team

• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing teachers and support staff into schools across Greater Manchester

• Writing engaging candidate profiles and matching them to the right schools

• Building strong relationships with educators and school leaders

• Achieving weekly activity goals and placement targets (with plenty of support)

• Learning the ropes of business development, client management and candidate care

• Becoming a trusted partner for schools and candidates alike

• Current or former teachers who are ready for a new challenge

• Strong communicators who enjoy working with people and building relationships

• Highly organised, driven and resilient individuals

• Passionate about education and helping others succeed

You don't need experience in recruitment - just the motivation to learn and a passion for making a difference. We'll teach you the rest through our supportive, hands-on training programme.

Want to stay in education but leave the classroom? This could be the career move for you.Email your CV to to learn more and secure an interview.

Join Tradewind Recruitment in Manchester and take the first step into an exciting new career!