Ex-Teachers Wanted - Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Ex-Teachers Wanted - Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Education Sector) - Birmingham

Are you a teacher or ex-teacher looking for a new career path outside the classroom? Do you want a role that rewards your hard work, resilience, and people skills while still allowing you to make a difference in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Impact Academy in Birmingham - a structured development programme that turns talented individuals into successful Recruitment Consultants .

This is the perfect career move for former teachers, teaching assistants, or education professionals who want to transfer their classroom skills into a fast-paced, rewarding sales environment where your effort directly translates into financial success and career progression .

Why Ex-Teachers Make Great Recruiters

If you've thrived in teaching, you already have the skills to excel in recruitment:

• Communication & Relationship-Building - connecting with schools and candidates every day
• Organisation & Time Management - balancing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Resilience & Determination - thriving under pressure and achieving results
• Passion for Education - continuing to make an impact by helping others secure work in schools

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

• Starting Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• First Year OTE: £35,000 - £40,000 with commission from day one
• Uncapped Earnings: Your effort = your success
• Holidays & Work-Life Balance: 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
• Training & Development: Industry-leading Impact Academy with ongoing coaching, mentorship, and career progression
• Perks & Rewards: Free breakfast, Friday social drinks, well-being initiatives, and international incentive trips for top performers
• Career Progression: Many of our Managers and Directors started as trainee consultants - your growth is unlimited

About the Impact Academy

Our Impact Academy is a hands-on training programme tailored for ambitious individuals. You'll learn how to:

• Source and interview education professionals for temporary and permanent roles
• Create CV profiles and market candidates to schools
• Build strong client and candidate relationships
• Work towards clear weekly targets and KPIs
• Earn commission from your first placement

After your first year, you'll graduate onto your own sales desk with advanced training in:

• Business development & client growth
• Negotiation & commercial awareness
• Safeguarding & compliance in education
• Advanced communication and leadership skills

About Birmingham

Based in the heart of Birmingham city centre , you'll be working in a thriving hub of business, culture, and opportunity. With modern offices, excellent transport links, and vibrant surroundings like the Bullring and Grand Central, it's the perfect place to launch a long-term career in recruitment .

What We're Looking For

• Ex-teachers or education professionals seeking a career change
• Resilient, driven individuals with strong people skills
• Ambition to succeed in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Commitment to building a long-term career in recruitment

Apply Today

Don't miss this chance to transfer your teaching skills into a new career where you can still make a difference while enjoying financial rewards and career progression.

Send your CV to today to secure an immediate interview.

Tradewind Recruitment - where ex-teachers become industry-leading recruiters .