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Education Recruitment Consultant

United Kingdom, London · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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Horizon Teachers, part of Operam Education Group, is growing rapidly and we’re now looking for ambitious Education Recruitment Consultants to join our team and be part of the next stage of our success story. This is a true 360 recruitment role, giving you ownership of your own desk and the opportunity to build a strong network of schools and education professionals. You'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, placing teachers and support staff into permanent, long-term, short-term, and daily roles, while developing lasting client relationships and growing your desk revenue. The impact of your work goes beyond billings. Every placement helps ensure classrooms are staffed, schools run smoothly, and pupils receive the consistent education they deserve.

Job Responsibility

  • Running and growing your own high-performing Education recruitment desk across either Primary, Secondary, or SEND
  • Winning new business and building strong, lasting relationships with schools and clients, while developing existing partnerships
  • Sourcing, interviewing and placing high-quality education professionals into temporary roles
  • Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate attraction through to placement and ongoing client support
  • Driving revenue growth by successfully matching schools with the talent they need
  • Taking ownership of your targets and consistently achieving and exceeding KPIs
  • Working closely with our Key Accounts and Partnerships team to maximise opportunities across your territory
  • Contributing to a driven, ambitious team culture and leading by example

Requirements

  • Proven experience in recruitment, ideally in Education or a similar sector, with a track record of exceeding targets and driving revenue growth
  • A true hunter mentality you thrive on building and managing your own desk, winning business, and making placements that make a real impact
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence clients, candidates, and colleagues at all levels
  • Ambition, drive, and ownership you set high standards for yourself and consistently push to achieve and exceed your goals
  • A passion for education and making a tangible difference in schools and communities through the talent you place
  • Ideally you will have a full driving license and access to your own car to be able to visit clients in your region

What we offer

  • Uncapped commission, zero threshold, progressive bandings
  • Up to 34 days annual leave, plus bank holidays off
  • Enhanced sick pay from 2 years’ service
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistant Programme
  • Birthday day off
  • Wellbeing day off
  • 3 Pledge days per year for volunteering
  • Reduced hours in school holidays
  • Annual group conference weekend
  • Eye care support
  • Aspiring leaders programme
  • Recruitment Qualifications
  • iPhone & Laptop provided
  • Flexible longer lunch breaks to attend the gym
  • Season Ticket Loan

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