Recruitment Consultant

Join Reed's nationally recognised Education recruitment team, supporting schools and educational settings across the UK. With over 65 years' experience and partnerships spanning more than 10% of UK schools, Reed is a trusted leader in supplying high-quality teaching and support staff.

As a Recruitment Consultant in our Education division, you'll play a key role in sourcing and placing exceptional professionals across early years, primary, secondary and SEND settings. Leveraging Reed's extensive national network, access to nearly one million teaching professionals, and best-in-class recruitment tools, you'll help schools secure the staff they need-whether long-term, permanent, or urgent same-day supply (often within minutes).

Shape the future of education recruitment with your expertise. Recruitment in this space is fast-paced and rewarding, and your knowledge will be key to building strong relationships with schools and education professionals. With our industry-leading training, transparent career development framework, and a culture that values sector-specific insight, you'll have the tools to excel. Enjoy uncapped commission on top of a competitive base salary while making a real impact in education.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and manage relationships with local schools and educational settings
• Source, interview and place teachers, teaching assistants and SEND specialists
• Provide urgent supply cover solutions-often within minutes
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from job brief to placement
• Maintain high safeguarding and compliance standards
• Grow your desk through business development and proactive client outreach
• Match candidates to temporary, permanent and long-term roles
• Use Reed's market-leading systems, database and job boards to find top talent

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in recruitment, resourcing, or sales is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Proactive and driven, with a commitment to achieving targets.
• Ethical approach to recruitment with a focus on quality and compliance.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with a clear and transparent structure to earn uncapped bonus
• Great rewards including bonuses, private medical cover, and exclusive high-end incentives.
• Strong wellbeing support with a wellbeing hub, cycle-to-work scheme, and assistance programme.
• Inclusive, supportive culture where everyone belongs and feels valued.
• Clear career development through funded training, progression pathways, and recognition schemes.
• Flexible financial perks such as discounts, pension options, and EV schemes.
• Family-friendly and social environment with extra holiday options, family leave, and community events.

If you're motivated, people-focused, and passionate about supporting education, you'll thrive in our fast-paced, rewarding environment-backed by a national brand, industry experts, and strong career development opportunities.

Simply submit an application to express your interest! If successful, Talent Acquisition will get in contact to arrange a telephone interview. Following this we will either arrange a video interview or register your interest for a face to face interview.