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From Teaching to Recruitment - A Fresh Career Opportunity with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield\n\nAre you a teacher looking for a new challenge but still want to make a difference in education? Many of our top-performing Recruitment Consultants started as teachers and found this role to be just as fulfilling. If you're considering a career change but want to stay connected to the education sector, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.\n\nA New Way to Support Education\n\nAt Tradewind Recruitment, we value the skills and dedication that teachers bring.
That's why we offer a career path where you can continue making an impact-by helping schools and educators succeed. Our Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed to support your transition into the world of education recruitment.\n\nWhy Teachers Make Great Recruiters\n\nAs a teacher, you already have the communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills that make an excellent Recruitment Consultant. In this role, you'll support schools, match educators to their ideal roles, and play a key part in improving education-just in a different way.\n\nWhat You'll Get with Tradewind Recruitment\n\nCompetitive Salary - A base salary of £28,000 - £30,000, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000 - £40,000.\n\nImmediate Commission - Start earning from day one, with your hard work recognised and rewarded.\n\nFantastic Work-Life Balance - Enjoy 35 days of annual leave, plus shorter working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays.\n\nExciting Perks - Benefit from company-wide trips abroad, team social events, free daily breakfast, and well-being initiatives.\n\nCareer Progression - Take advantage of ongoing professional development and structured promotion opportunities-many of our senior leaders started in this role!\n\nThe Impact Academy - Your Step into Recruitment\n\nOur Impact Academy will provide you with all the knowledge, training, and hands-on support you need to excel as a Recruitment Consultant.
With guidance from experienced mentors and managers, you'll have everything required to succeed.\n\nYour Role as a Recruitment Consultant\n\nIn your first year, you will:\n\nIdentify and interview teachers and support staff for school-based roles.\n\nDevelop strong relationships with schools to understand their hiring needs.\n\nCreate professional CV profiles to showcase candidates.\n\nWork towards targets with full support and mentorship.\n\nEarn commission as you successfully place candidates in new roles.\n\nLong-Term Development & Growth\n\nAfter your first year, we'll continue to invest in your growth with further training in:\n\nBusiness Development & Client Relations\n\nNegotiation & Sales Strategy\n\nSafeguarding & Compliance\n\nTime Management & Customer Service\n\nJoin Our Sheffield Team\n\nMaking the switch from teaching to recruitment is a big decision, but with Tradewind Recruitment, you'll find a rewarding and dynamic career that keeps you connected to education.\n\nIf you're an ambitious teacher looking for an exciting new career, we want to hear from you!\n\nFor more information and the chance for an immediate interview, send your CV to today.\n\nDiscover a new way to make an impact with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield