Recruitment Consultant - Education

<ul><li><ul><li>Recruitment Consultant Education<p>Join a specialist recruitment agency placing education professionals in the UK from Century City, Cape Town.</p><p>Education Recruitment | Competitive Salary + Incentives | Remote-Friendly (UK Hours)</p><h3>About Our Client</h3><p>Our client is a well-established education recruitment agency with a strong presence in the UK market, operating from Cape Town. They are experts in sourcing top-tier teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and therapists to meet the growing needs of schools and educational institutions. With a people-first approach and a commitment to safeguarding and compliance, the team prides itself on delivering a professional, candidate-focused experience with real impact.</p><p>The Role: Recruitment Consultant Education</p><p>As a Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on sourcing and managing education professionals for UK-based roles. You will be responsible for the full candidate journey from initial contact to placement ensuring high-quality recruitment outcomes that align with safeguarding protocols and client expectations.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.)</li><li>Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process</li><li>Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting</li><li>Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards</li><li>Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent</li><li>Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database</li><li>Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential</li><li>Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals</li><li>Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities</li><li>Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive</li><li>Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p>Originally posted on <a href="https://himalayas.app">Himalayas</a></p>