Education Recruitment Consultant

My client is a leading education recruitment agency specialising in placing teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff into schools across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, consultative service to both candidates and schools.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic Reading office.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting local schools by sourcing and placing education professionals. This is a fast-paced, rewarding position ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships and achieving targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with primary and secondary schools across the Reading area
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals into temporary and permanent roles
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement
• Developing new business opportunities through outbound calls, client meetings, and networking
• Advertising vacancies and proactively searching for candidates
• Meeting and exceeding individual and team targets

They are looking for someone with energy, resilience, and a strong desire to succeed.

Ideal candidate:

• Previous recruitment, sales, or customer-facing experience (education sector experience is a plus but not essential)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Target-driven and motivated by success and rewards
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• A proactive and resilient attitude
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Market leading Incentives, bonuses, and social team events