Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - Education

Prospero Teaching

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive basic + uncapped commission
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Prospero Teaching

Prospero Teaching is a leading education recruitment agency, working with schools and alternative provisions across the UK. We specialise in placing high-quality teaching and support staff into primary, secondary, and specialist education settings. Our people-first culture, strong market reputation, and commitment to doing things the right way set us apart.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our team and help support schools while building long-term, meaningful relationships with candidates.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant at Prospero Teaching, you will manage the full recruitment life cycle within the education sector. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys relationship-building, problem-solving, and working towards targets in a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with schools and education settings
• Sourcing, screening, and placing teaching and support staff
• Interviewing candidates and supporting them through compliance and onboarding
• Managing client requirements and matching candidates to suitable roles
• Developing and growing your desk through proactive business development
• Supporting candidates throughout their assignments and placements
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet team targets

About You

We're looking for someone motivated, resilient, and personable, with a genuine interest in education and people.

You will ideally have:

• Previous recruitment or sales experience (education recruitment preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Confidence using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

New to recruitment? We also welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills from sales, education, or customer-focused roles.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
• Structured training and ongoing development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working options (role dependent)
• Company incentives, rewards, and events
• The opportunity to make a real difference in education

If you're ready to build a successful recruitment career with a respected education agency, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact our Bristol Office for a confidential chat.

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