Ex-Teachers Wanted - Recruitment Consultant

Ex-Teachers: Transition Into Recruitment with Tradewind in Durham

Are you a current or former teacher looking for a new challenge outside the classroom - but still want to use your skills to make an impact in education? At Tradewind Recruitment in Durham, we're offering the perfect opportunity for ex-teachers to build a rewarding career in recruitment.

Why Recruitment?

As a teacher, you already have the skills that make a brilliant recruiter:
?? Communication and relationship-building
?? Organisation and time management
?? Resilience and problem-solving
?? A genuine passion for education

At Tradewind, you'll use those same skills - not to manage a classroom, but to connect inspiring teachers with the schools that need them most. And you won't be alone - we already have a huge number of ex-teachers in our team, many of whom are now among our most successful recruiters nationwide.

What's in It for You?

• Strong Starting Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 base with first-year OTE of £35,000 - £40,000.
• Immediate Commission: Earn money from your very first placement.
• Term-Time Friendly Hours: 35 days holiday, plus reduced 4.5-hour days during school holidays.
• Exciting Incentives: Company-wide international trips, Friday socials, and daily free breakfast.
• Career Growth: Clear, fast progression - with many of our managers and directors starting as teachers themselves.

What You'll Do

• Recruit, interview and place education professionals into schools.
• Build strong relationships with schools across the North East.
• Write professional CV profiles and match candidates to roles.
• Hit achievable weekly targets with full training and mentoring support.

Why Tradewind?

We're one of the UK's largest teaching agencies, and a 5-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company. Our award-winning Impact Academy training programme will give you all the tools you need to thrive, no matter your background.

Your Next Step

If you're an ex-teacher who misses being connected to education but wants a better work-life balance, this is your chance to shine in a new career.

Apply now - send your CV to and join our Durham team today.