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Recruitment Consultant

CompanyTeacherActive
LocationBirmingham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 2026
About The Company
TeacherActive is recognised as a leading education recruitment specialist, with a culture of success and a commitment to delivering excellent recruitment services to schools and supply staff.  Positive leadership and a genuine care for our team, supply staff and the schools we work with is what makes TeacherActive. We believe these factors are integral to success, so we were thrilled to be included in the Top 10 Highest Rated CEOs During COVID-19 in the UK (Glassdoor). To find out more about how we have supported our team, teachers and schools through COVID-19 with confidence, read our blog: https://blog.teacheractive.com/ Joining our team Our industry leading training and development approach has enabled rapid organic growth for the company, without any compromise on standards and quality. We’re ambitious for our staff and our energy and dynamism means we’ve got an unbeaten track record of building highly successful careers. Teachers and Supply Staff We have one of the largest selection of teacher and learning support jobs in the country. Our long-standing, honest relationships with schools mean that we can find you the position that's right for you, giving you guidance and advice along the way. Schools We care about our schools and the work we do. We get to know our teachers and schools so that we can do the best possible job for them. There's a huge amount of work going on at all times to ensure that your consultant has the right teachers available for your school at any time of term and any time of day.
About the Role

Salary: £28,000-£39,950 plus uncapped commission with no threshold!

At TeacherActive, we’re looking for an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or come from a strong sales or customer focused background, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high performing, people first business.

Our Culture:

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

We've Welcomed Talent From a Variety of 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. If you’re confident working towards targets, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll 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

If you’re driven by results and enjoy working in a buzzing, target-led role, you’ll thrive here. We value:

  • 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 earnt throughout the year as you bill!

  • 23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service - 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days (PLUS the extra days below...)

  • An extra day off for your birthday

  • 1 life admin day/yr 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/yr 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!

Want to stand out from the crowd and fast track your application? You can!

Send our Talent Acquisition team a voice note on WhatsApp on (07852) 631798 with the following details:

  • Your name

  • What role you are applying for/ what office you are interested in working in

  • What makes you a great fit for a career as a 360 Education Recruitment Consultant

Working Hours:

  • In term time, Monday to Friday: 1x 7.30-5.30pm, 2x 7.30-5pm, 2x 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)

If you need any further information about the role then please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team on 0121 200 4988.

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Key Skills
Business developmentSalesRecruitmentRelationship buildingNegotiationCommunicationOrganizationAttention to detailTarget settingCandidate sourcingInterviewingAccount management
Categories
SalesHuman ResourcesEducationConsulting
Benefits
Uncapped commissionClear career progressionSalary increments23 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday day offLife admin dayReduced working hours during school holidaysContributory pension schemeCharity dayWork from home allowance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage a 360 recruitment desk by developing new business and building relationships with schools to understand their hiring needs. Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates while meeting agreed KPIs and targets.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
£28,000 - £34,850
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1858
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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