Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education

  • Tradewind Recruitment
  • Whitstable, Kent
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education

Kent

28,000- 30,000 base salary + uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE: 35,000- 42,000+

Kent - We're Hiring Ambitious, High-Performance Individuals

We are expanding our Kent team and are looking for driven, resilient, and financially motivated individuals who want to build a serious long-term career in recruitment.

This opportunity is ideal for strong graduates, individuals with a background in sales, or professionals from competitive environments who are hungry for success and motivated by earning potential.

This is not a comfort-zone role. It's fast-paced, target-driven, and highly rewarding for those prepared to put the work in.

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant in Kent, you will work within a high-performance sales environment, partnering with schools across the region to place high-quality teachers and support staff into rewarding roles.

You will be responsible for building your own client base, generating revenue, and developing long-term professional relationships - all with structured training and ongoing support.

The Role

  • Proactively sourcing and headhunting education professionals
  • Screening, interviewing, and qualifying candidates
  • Building and developing relationships with schools across Kent
  • Negotiating placements and closing deals
  • Working towards clear performance targets with uncapped commission

As you progress, you will take ownership of your desk, manage client accounts, and earn commission on every successful placement.

Your earning potential is directly linked to your performance.

Training & Development

No recruitment experience is required. We invest heavily in training and development, including:

  • Advanced sourcing and candidate generation techniques
  • Sales, negotiation, and objection handling
  • Client management and business development
  • Performance mindset, resilience, and target achievement
  • Clear promotion pathways based on results

We are focused on developing top-performing consultants, not average recruiters.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary of 28,000- 30,000
  • Uncapped commission structure (Year 1 OTE 35,000- 42,000+)
  • Clear, merit-based progression opportunities
  • Supportive, high-energy team culture
  • Regular incentives and performance rewards
  • Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives

Who We're Looking For

  • Graduates or individuals with a background in sales or competitive environments
  • Resilient, ambitious, and target-driven personalities
  • Strong communicators with confidence and presence
  • Individuals motivated by financial success and career progression
  • Full UK driving licence (or driving test booked)

If you are serious about building a high-earning career in a performance-driven environment, this is the opportunity to prove yourself.

Ready to Apply?

If you are committed, competitive, and hungry to succeed, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact (url removed) for more information.