Recruitment Consultant – Education

HOT DESK | Up to £35,000 Base Salary | OTE £60,000+ | Uncapped Commission | Hybrid Working

Ready to take over a desk that’s already billing?

If you’re an ambitious recruiter who thrives on winning business, building relationships and being rewarded for your success, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Connex Education is looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Middlesbrough team, taking over a hot education recruitment desk with active schools, established client relationships, regular bookings and immediate earning potential from day one.

This isn’t a desk you’ll need to build from scratch. You’ll inherit existing business while having huge scope to develop new partnerships, increase market share and significantly grow your earnings.

With a basic salary of up to £35,000 and realistic On-Target Earnings of £60,000+, you’ll have the opportunity to build a highly rewarding career with one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies.

Why Connex Education?

Since launching our North East operation in 2021, we’ve built an outstanding reputation across the region by putting schools, candidates and our people first.

We’re growing rapidly, investing in our team and creating an environment where ambitious recruiters are trusted, supported and rewarded.

What you’ll get

• Hot desk with active schools, live vacancies and immediate earning potential
• Basic salary up to £35,000 (DOE)
• Realistic OTE of £60,000+
• Uncapped commission – the more you bill, the more you earn
• Hybrid working
• Reduced working hours during school holidays
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Industry-leading training and ongoing development
• A collaborative, ambitious team culture where success is recognised and celebrated
• Autonomy to run and grow your own desk
• Amazing Google Reviews

The Role

You’ll manage and grow an established SEND recruitment desk, partnering with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts across the North East.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Growing revenue across an already successful desk
• Developing existing client relationships while winning new business
• Recruiting and placing high-quality Teachers, Teaching Assistants and SEND professionals
• Becoming the trusted recruitment partner for your schools
• Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from business development through to placement

This is a role for someone who enjoys picking up the phone, building relationships, creating opportunities and exceeding targets.

About You

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and have the drive to build a successful desk.

You’ll ideally have:

• Recruitment, business development or B2B sales experience
• A proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Confidence building relationships with decision makers
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Commercial awareness and a competitive mindset
• High levels of resilience, motivation and ambition
• Excellent organisation and time management

Education recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential. We value attitude, drive and a winning mentality above all else.

What’s in it for you?

• Basic salary up to £35,000 (DOE)
• Uncapped commission
• Realistic OTE of £60,000+
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (one day from home each week)
• Reduced hours during school holidays
• 1pm finish every Friday during school holidays
• Private healthcare
• Free on-site parking
• Continuous professional development
• Genuine career progression within a growing national business

Ready to accelerate your recruitment career?

If you’re looking for a hot desk, uncapped earning potential and the opportunity to join a business that’s investing in growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your ambition—we’ll provide the platform to succeed.

Apply today

Mark Cordwell

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Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.