Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Ex-Teachers wanted

Recruitment Consultant (Education Recruitment) - London\n\nIdeal for Ex-Teachers | Start Date: 25th August 2026 | Impact Academy Training Programme\n\nAre you an ex-teacher ready for a new challenge outside the classroom? If you've recently handed in your notice or are completing your final term, this is your opportunity to transfer your skills into a high-earning, fast-paced career in recruitment.\n\nAt Tradewind Recruitment, we are actively hiring for our London office and our award-winning Impact Academy training programme is designed specifically for people like you - driven, resilient, and experienced in managing young people, communication, and performance under pressure.\n\nA large proportion of our top-performing Recruitment Consultants come from teaching and education backgrounds, making this a proven and natural career transition for ex-teachers.\n\nLocation: London - Holborn\n\nJoin our thriving London team, based in the heart of one of the world's most exciting cities. From iconic landmarks and cultural attractions to a fast-moving business district, London offers unmatched career and lifestyle opportunities.\n\nAbout Tradewind Recruitment\n\nTradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and has been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company for multiple years.\n\nWe specialise in education recruitment, partnering with schools across London and the UK to place exceptional teachers, support staff, and education professionals into long-term and permanent roles.\n\nWhy Ex-Teachers Excel in Recruitment\n\nFormer teachers thrive in this role because you already have:\n\nStrong communication and influencing skills\nExperience managing classrooms and behaviour\nResilience and adaptability under pressure\nThe ability to build relationships quickly\nHigh levels of organisation and time managementThese skills translate directly into success as a Recruitment Consultant.\n\nIf you are finishing your teaching role, you will be available for a start date of 25th August 2026, perfectly aligned with our next intake.\n\nWhy Join Our London Team?\n\nStarting Salary: £32,000\nOn-Target Earnings (Year 1): £35,000 - £40,000+\nCommission from Day One\n35 days annual leave\nReduced hours during school holidays (4.5-hour working days)\nInternational incentive trips for top performers\nFree daily breakfast & Friday socials\nClear progression into senior consultant & management roles\nStructured training through the Impact AcademyThe Impact Academy - Your Career Launchpad\n\nOur Impact Academy is a structured development programme designed to take you from trainee to fully fledged Recruitment Consultant within your first year.\n\nYou will learn how to:\n\nSource and interview high-quality candidates\nWrite and market professional CV profiles to schools\nWork closely with sales teams to match candidates to roles\nManage targets, KPIs, and performance metrics\nEarn commission from your very first placementTraining, Support & Mentorship\n\nFrom day one, you will receive:\n\n1-to-1 mentorship from experienced consultants\nStructured weekly training sessions\nContinuous support from team leaders and directors (many started as trainees themselves)\nReal-time coaching while you build your deskYour First Year Responsibilities\n\nRecruiting teachers and support staff for schools across London\nBuilding strong relationships with candidates and schools\nManaging a portfolio of education clients\nMeeting weekly performance targets\nEarning uncapped commissionCareer Progression After Year One\n\nOnce you complete the Impact Academy, you will progress onto your own sales desk with advanced training in:\n\nBusiness Development\nNegotiation & margin management\nSafeguarding in education\nClient relationship management\nTime management & performance scalingWho We Are Looking For\n\nWe are actively hiring now for our London intake.