Education Recruitment Consultant

About us

Education Recruitment Consultant - Join the Team That's Shaping Futures!

£28,000- 34,000 base salary depending on experience plus £5k to £25k extra in OTE

You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car for this opportunity

At Protocol Education, we don't just fill jobs-we change lives. We're in the business of connecting passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a real impact in classrooms across the UK.

If you're ambitious, people-focused, and ready to build a career with purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Protocol Education?

A career that grows with you - Whether you're new to recruitment or an experienced consultant, we offer clear career progression, hands-on training, and regular opportunities for promotion.

A supportive team - We work hard, celebrate success, and back each other every step of the way.

Make a real difference - Help schools find incredible educators and help educators find their perfect role. Every placement you make has an impact.

Uncapped commission - The harder you work, the more you earn. Simple.

Work-life balance - Once you're up and running company works from home on Wednesdays, and benefits from reduced working hours in school holidays.

Perks & rewards - From wellness programs and referral bonuses to incentive prizes and exclusive discounts, we make sure our team feels valued.

About the job

What You'll Be Doing

Building relationships - Connect with schools and educators, understand their needs, and match the right people to the right opportunities.

Growing your network - Develop a strong candidate pipeline and expand your client base with expert guidance and support.

Becoming a trusted advisor - Engage with school decision-makers and offer tailored recruitment solutions.

Keeping up with education trends - Stay informed on what's happening in the sector to provide market-leading insights.

Hitting (and exceeding) targets - Drive your own success in a performance-led role where results are rewarded.

About you

Who You Are

Sales-driven - Whether you've worked in recruitment, sales, or customer service, you thrive in a target-driven environment.

Confident & people-focused - You love building relationships, talking to people, and making connections.

Resilient & ambitious - You're self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn and grow.

Organised & adaptable - You can juggle multiple tasks and stay ahead in a fast-paced setting.

Passionate about education - You understand the impact of great teaching (even if you haven't worked in education before).

What we Offer

✨ Benefits that actually make a difference

🏖️28 days' holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)

👶 Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers

🩺 Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions

🛡 Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching

💷 Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)

💳 Discounts access to different options to help your money go further

🎁 Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)

🧠 Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities

🤝Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education

Because great people deserve great benefits!

Ready to Build a Career That Matters?

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.