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Recruitment Consultant

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: The Education Network
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
  • Education / Teaching
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 37000 GBP Yearly GBP 25000.00 37000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Recruitment Consultant – Special Educational Needs (SEND) Desk
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Salary: £25,000 - £37,000 + Uncapped Commission
Company: The Education Network (Part of the Pertemps Network Group)

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant or salesperson looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference and give back to schools?

At The Education Network Birmingham, we’re expanding our SEND Team and looking for a passionate Recruitment Consultant to support special schools and alternative provisions with their staffing needs. If you have recruitment or sales experience and a genuine interest in SEND education, this is an incredible opportunity to take over a warm, established SEND desk and make a lasting impact.

Why Choose Education Recruitment?

Recruitment in the education sector is more than just a job—it’s about helping children get the support they need to thrive. By connecting SEND schools with the right teachers and support staff, you’ll be making a real difference while enjoying the benefits and rewards of a successful recruitment career. As a consultant at The Education Network, you have the unique opportunity to give back to your schools in a number of ways including, fundraising, Food Banks, volunteering days, and school projects.

About Us:

The Education Network is part of the Pertemps Network Group, one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies. With over 30 years of experience supporting local schools, The Education Network provides award-winning training, excellent career progression, and outstanding support to our team. Our SEND consultants work closely with special schools, PRUs, and alternative provisions, ensuring a tailored, person-centred recruitment approach.

What You’ll Do as a Recruitment Consultant on our SEND Desk?
  • Manage an existing, well-established desk with strong client relationships.
  • Work closely with SEND schools and provisions, understanding their specific staffing needs.
  • Source and place specialist staff, including SEND teachers, teaching assistants, and support workers.
  • Ensure compliance and safeguarding standards are upheld to protect vulnerable children.
  • Develop new client relationships while maintaining strong partnerships with existing schools.
  • Deliver outstanding service to candidates and clients alike, focusing on long-term impact.
    • Who We’re Looking For:
  • An experienced recruiter or sales professional with a passion for special educational needs.
  • A process-driven, organised, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Someone motivated by uncapped earning potential and career progression opportunities.
  • A confident communicator who enjoys engaging with clients and candidates, both new and existing.
  • A team player who values collaboration and wants to be part of a supportive, high-performing team.
    • What We Offer:
  • Industry-leading training and ongoing professional development through our PNG training programme.
  • A warm desk with existing client relationships.
  • Uncapped earning potential with a competitive commission structure.
  • Exceptional compliance support to ensure the highest safeguarding standards.
  • A positive and collaborative office culture, with team incentives, events, and rewards.
  • The opportunity to give back to your schools and community, supporting initiatives such as food banks, volunteering, and school projects.
    • Why Join The Education Network?

    We offer the best of both worlds—the resources, career growth, and training of a large company, combined with the personal touch of a boutique agency. If you’re a recruitment consultant or an aspiring recruitment consultant looking for a role with impact, purpose, and unlimited growth potential, we’d love to hear from you.

    Ready to Join Our Team?

    If this sounds like your next career move, apply now or contact Harry Chase or Marie Quarterman at The Education Network Birmingham for more information.

    Be part of a team that’s making a real difference in SEND education—one placement at a time.

    The Education Network Offer:

    Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely…

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