Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Teaching Recruitment

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is a leading recruitment agency within the education sector, renowned for connecting talented educators with outstanding schools and educational institutions. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin or transition into a rewarding career in recruitment. If you are driven, people-focused, and eager to learn in a fast-paced and target-driven environment, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant, you will receive structured training and ongoing support to develop the skills needed to manage the recruitment process for teachers and support staff.

You will learn how to build client relationships, source and interview candidates, and support schools with their staffing needs. This role offers clear progression opportunities into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant position.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Attraction & Support

Source and engage potential candidates including teachers and teaching assistants. Advertise roles using job boards, social media, and networking platforms. Screen and interview candidates to understand their experience, skills, and career goals. Support candidates throughout the recruitment process.Client Support

Assist senior consultants in building and maintaining relationships with schools and educational institutions. Learn how to understand client staffing requirements and provide suitable candidate recommendations. Support the coordination of interviews and placements.Business Development

Learn business development techniques including lead generation and client outreach. Support senior team members in identifying new business opportunities. Work towards achieving individual and team performance targets.Compliance & Administration

Assist in ensuring candidates meet safeguarding and compliance requirements. Maintain accurate candidate and client records within internal systems. Support general recruitment administration duties.Training & Development

Participate in structured training programmes covering recruitment, sales, compliance, and education sector knowledge. Work closely with experienced consultants and management to develop recruitment expertise.About You

Ambitious, motivated, and eager to build a long-term career in recruitment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Confident speaking to new people and building relationships. Highly organised with good attention to detail. Resilient, target-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about making a positive impact within education. Previous sales, customer service, or education experience is beneficial but not essential.What We Offer

Salary & Commission

Competitive basic salary. Uncapped commission structure with earning potential of up to 22%.Working Hours

Term Time: 07:00am - 17:30pm School Holidays: Reduced working hours to support work-life balance.Training & Career Progression

Comprehensive onboarding and structured training programme. Clear progression pathway into Recruitment Consultant and Senior Consultant roles. Ongoing mentoring and professional development.Additional Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment. Regular incentives, rewards, and social events.

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