Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Reading
£27,000 - £32,000 basic + uncapped commission
Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work?
Join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies - and be part of something meaningful.
We’re expanding our Reading office and are looking for a driven, confident Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you’re already working in Education recruitment, or come from a high-volume temp background (like Industrial, Catering or Construction), we’d love to hear from you - we offer full cross-sector training.
Why join Academics?
Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools. With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team.
We’ve built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture.
What you’ll be doing:
*Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools
*Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals
*Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines
*Arranging interviews and managing placements
*Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
What we’re looking for:
*Experience in recruitment or B2B sales (education sector experience is a bonus, but not essential)
*Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness
*A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset
*Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
What you’ll get:
*A competitive base salary (£27k-£32k DOE)
*Uncapped commission
*Full training and career development support
*A friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagement
*A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment
We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity - all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none.
Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he’s happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.