Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Job Title:

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Manchester

Region:
Manchester

Branch:
Manchester

Location: Manchester City Centre
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday) – 7am to 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Commission + Career Progression

GSL Education Manchester is looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Manchester branch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in education recruitment
, working within a supportive and high-performing team.

This role offers the chance to learn the full 360 recruitment process
, building your own desk within the education sector. You will develop relationships with Headteachers, School Business Managers, SENCOs, and other key decision-makers
, while supporting education professionals in finding the right opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, disciplined, and resilient
, with the confidence to communicate professionally and build trusted relationships with both schools and candidates.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant
, you will learn to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including:

• Building strong relationships with schools and education leaders across Greater Manchester
• Visiting schools regularly to maintain partnerships and understand their staffing needs
• Sourcing and supporting teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff seeking roles in schools
• Advertising roles, screening CVs, and interviewing candidates
• Matching candidates to the most suitable opportunities using a consultative approach
• Managing bookings and ensuring a high standard of service to both schools and candidates
• Developing your own specialist recruitment desk within the education sector

This role is both relationship-driven and target-focused
, offering the opportunity to grow a successful desk and build a strong reputation within the education community.

• Strong communication skills both verbally and online
• Confident and professional when speaking with schools and candidates
• Understanding of education terminology or school environments (desirable)
• Self-motivated with the discipline to build and manage your own desk
• Resilient, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using modern technologies, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence (or willingness to obtain one during probation)

Consultants will regularly visit schools
, so applicants will be DBS checked and must be comfortable working within school environments.

• Comprehensive training in 360 recruitment and the education sector
• A supportive team environment with experienced consultants and mentors
• 1 day per week working from home once established in the role
• Reduced working hours during school holidays
  , supporting work-life balance
• The flexibility to work from home during school holiday periods
  , provided responsibilities are met
• Clear progression pathway into Senior Consultant and Management roles
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure

We also run regular team competitions and incentives
, including prizes such as:

• Termly performance competitions

Alongside our summer social events and annual awards evening
, celebrating success across the company.

If you are looking to start or develop a career in recruitment and want to join a growing education recruitment team, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo DBS checks due to working directly with schools
.