Recruitment Consultant – Education
The Education Network is looking to add an experienced recruitment consultant to our team to make a difference in more ways than one! Are you a recruiter looking for an opportunity that goes beyond KPIs and cold calls? Do you want to join a high performing team supporting schools across the West Midlands?

We are looking for a passionate, ambitious, and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our team in Edgbaston, Birmingham. This is a 360-role where you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with both new and existing clients / candidates. This could be the  ideal opportunity for experienced Recruitment Consultant who is looking for development and progression opportunities. You will be joining an established brand that has supported local schools for over 30 years and has an outstanding reputation in the community.

As part of the Pertemps Network Group, the Education Network offers award winning support and training, a company share scheme,  uncapped earning potential, opportunities for progression and development, excellent infrastructure, and much more. If you are looking for a new challenge in education recruitment, get in touch today!

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and growing a desk specialising in SEND, Secondary, or Primary
• Building strong relationships with both candidates and clients, offering a tailored, boutique-level service
• Recruiting and placing high-quality teaching assistants and teachers into schools– both temporary and permanent roles
• Developing new business, networking and attracting candidates
• Representing The Education Network’s core values of transparency, integrity, and community impact in everything you do

 What We’re Looking For

• Experience in recruitment (education, healthcare, or commercial sectors ideal)
• A genuine passion for making a difference – for both your schools and your candidates
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships
• A proactive attitude and the drive to grow your desk and bill consistently

 What You’ll Get in Return

• £28,000 – £37,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission – no limit to what you can earn
• Award-winning training and development from day one
• Reduced hours during school holidays
• A chance to give back – from supporting school food banks to community volunteering, you’ll be part of something bigger
• A fun, fast-paced, and genuinely supportive team that celebrates success together
• Unmatched support from the Pertemps Network Group
• Working in a welcoming office environment based in Edgbaston with free parking
• Access to an employee shares scheme

Ready to Recruit with Purpose?
If you’re an experienced Recruitment Consultant who is ready to step into a high-performing role that matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to Harry or Marie for a confidential chat.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.