Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Forever Teaching Manchester City Centre (St John's)

Start Date:

Monday 17th August 2026 About Forever Teaching

Forever Teaching is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Greater Manchester. We provide high-quality teaching and support staff on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent basis.

We are committed to building a culture centred around excellence. We provide our people with the platform, tools and ongoing support to achieve life-changing financial goals while developing personally and professionally. By investing heavily in our people, we create a culture of ambition, accountability and growth that directly improves the service we deliver to our schools and candidates.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will join our growing Manchester team and be trained to become a full 360 Education Recruitment Consultant.

You will learn how to build, manage and grow your own specialist desk within either Primary, Secondary or SEND education, developing long-term relationships with schools and education professionals across Greater Manchester.

This is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a fast-paced, target-driven and rewarding industry where your progression is based on your performance.

• Develop new relationships with schools across Greater Manchester to generate new business opportunities.
• Proactively manage and develop existing client relationships.
• Source teachers and support staff through job boards, referrals, networking and direct outreach.
• Manage the full candidate journey from initial interview through to placement.
• Complete safeguarding and compliance checks in line with education regulations.
• Coordinate daily bookings and respond to urgent staffing requirements.
• Work towards clearly defined KPIs and performance targets.
• Build your personal brand and become a specialist within your chosen market.

• Have strong motivation and ambition to succeed.
• Are confident communicators who enjoy building relationships.
• Are resilient and able to overcome rejection.
• Are comfortable speaking to people on the phone.
• Are coachable and open to continuous feedback.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and accountability.
• Bring positive energy and enthusiasm every day.
• Thrive in a performance-driven environment.

Previous recruitment experience isn't essential. We are looking for the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn.

• Competitive basic salary.
• Uncapped commission with no threshold.
• End of Year Big Biller Bonus.
• Industry-leading induction and structured training programme.
• Ongoing coaching and personal development.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Modern office in the heart of Manchester's St John's district.
• On-site gym and café.
• High-performance team culture focused on development and success.
• Monthly and quarterly competitions.
• Team socials and events.
• Early finish every Friday.

The successful candidate will join the business on Monday 17th August 2026
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We are interviewing over the coming weeks and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to build a rewarding career in education recruitment.

If you're ready to work hard, develop your skills and be rewarded for your success, we'd love to hear from you.