Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Whitstable, Kent
Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: 28,000- 30,000 + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE 35,000- 42,000)

Ready to build a career with purpose? Join Tradewind Recruitment in our Whitstable office and kick-start your journey through our structured IMPACT Academy.

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We're searching for ambitious, people-focused individuals to join our growing Kent team. As a trainee consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting schools by finding exceptional teachers and support staff across the region. You'll learn the fundamentals of recruitment from an experienced team and work in a supportive, high-performing environment.

No recruitment experience? No problem - all you need is drive, resilience, and a genuine interest in people and education.

What You'll Learn Through the IMPACT Academy

Our structured training programme provides everything you need to succeed, including:

• Candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication skills
• Coaching in resilience, mindset, and performance habits
• Sales psychology and client relationship development
• Ongoing mentoring and clear pathways for progression

Your Growth Path

In your first phase, you'll focus on candidate generation - finding and screening great educators and guiding them through the compliance process. As you grow in confidence, you'll progress into the business development side, building long-term partnerships with schools and earning commission on your placements.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

With nearly 30 years in the industry, Tradewind is a trusted name in education recruitment. We're proud to be the only teaching agency recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list - a reflection of our culture, values, and commitment to excellence.

What We Offer

• 28,000- 30,000 base salary
• Year 1 OTE 35,000- 42,000 (uncapped commission)
• Commission from day one
• 35 days' annual leave + 4.5-hour school holiday working days
• 1.5-hour extended wellbeing lunch breaks
• Social events, incentives, and international trips
• Clear progression routes - many senior leaders started as trainees

What We're Looking For

• Driven, confident, and resilient
• A great communicator with strong organisational skills
• Graduate OR experienced in a people-facing/target-driven environment
• Motivated to build a long-term career
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

Our Recruitment Process

1. Introductory call with our Talent Manager
2. Task stage
3. Interview with a Team Manager
4. Final interview with a Director or CEO

If you're ready to launch a rewarding career with amazing development and progression, apply now or send your CV to (url removed).