Recruitment Consultant

Job Summary

Salary: £30,000-£41,950 plus uncapped commission with no threshold at TeacherActive, we're looking for an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team.

Our Culture

We're a passionate, high-energy team that connects talented educators with exciting opportunities.

Working Environment

Our office is fun, fast-paced, and supportive, with a reputation as a market leader in education recruitment. Hard work is rewarded, and progression is encouraged.

What Makes Us Different

Here at TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on our market leading training and development pathway. When you join us, you'll take part in our 12 week induction and enter our Training Academy, designed to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to excel. You'll also receive ongoing coaching from our expert Sales Coach, access to industry leading learning tools, and continuous opportunities to refine your craft. We don't just train you, we invest in you.

Our Talent Backgrounds

Many of our top performing consultants joined us from backgrounds such as field sales, account management, business development, outbound sales, and door to door fundraising roles.

The Role

Recruitment Consultant - 360: manage your own desk and be responsible for:

• Developing new business and selling recruitment services
• Building relationships with schools and understanding their hiring needs
• Visiting clients and attending networking events
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high quality candidates
• Managing your candidate pool and database
• Meeting agreed KPIs and targets
• Working with sales and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding

What We're Looking For

• Determination, motivation, and resilience
• Experience working towards KPIs and targets
• Customer facing or sales experience
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident negotiation skills
• A willingness to learn and take feedback on board

The Benefits

• Uncapped commission with no threshold - earn from every placement from your first day
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
• Salary increments earned throughout the year as you bill
• 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing with service - 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• 1 life admin day per year to use when you need it
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance (typically 4-6 hour shifts)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employee, 3% Employer)
• Charity day
• A paid day per year to volunteer where you choose
• 40 days work from home allowance per year (after passing probation)
• Regular company events and celebrations because success deserves recognition

Working Hours

In term time, Monday to Friday: 1 7.30-5.30pm, 2 7.30-5pm, 2 7.30-4.30pm. Reduced hours in school holidays (typically between 4-6 hour shifts). Office based full time (work from home days available after passing probation).