Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education

Overview

Place great candidates. Make a real difference in education.

Class Act Teaching Services is a leading education recruitment agency with 25 years of success and ambitious growth plans. We’re now looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a busy, high-demand education desk and help shape the next stage of our growth.

This isn’t just another recruitment role. It’s an opportunity to build long-term partnerships with schools, support teachers in their careers, and genuinely impact education outcomes all while being rewarded for your success.

• Managing and growing a high-performing education recruitment desk
• Building trusted relationships with schools and education professionals
• Coordinating daily, short-term, long-term and permanent placements
• Managing interviews, feedback, offers and candidate starts
• Ensuring full compliance: safeguarding, right-to-work and AWR checks

We’re looking for someone confident, organised and motivated, someone who enjoys responsibility and thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused role.

• Recruitment experience (education preferred) or a background working within education
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with schools
• Excellent organisation and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• A resilient, solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine passion for education and making a difference
• Commercial awareness and a results-driven approach

• Full ownership of a warm, high-demand education desk
• Established client relationships plus scope to grow new business
• Shorter days and WFH options during school holidays
• Paid charity day and healthcare plan
• Annual company awards and recognition events
• Ongoing mentoring, progression and leadership opportunities
• A professional, supportive and impact-driven culture

• Term Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm
• School Holidays: 08:30 am - 3:30pm option to work from home

If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to step into a role where your work truly matters or someone from an education background looking to move into recruitment — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your recruitment career with Class Act.