Recruitment Consultant – Education

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

QW7W945W

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market-Related

SUMMARY:
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will focus on sourcing and managing education professionals for UK-based roles.

POSITION INFO:

Recruitment Consultant – Education

Join a specialist recruitment agency placing education professionals in the UK from Century City, Cape Town.

Education Recruitment | Competitive Salary + Incentives | Remote-Friendly (UK Hours)

About Our Client

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.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant – Education

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.

Key Responsibilities

Source, screen, and manage a high volume of education professionals (teachers, TAs, therapists, psychologists, etc.)
Maintain strong, supportive relationships with active candidates throughout the recruitment process
Manage job adverts, monitor applications, and conduct CV shortlisting
Conduct candidate interviews and thorough background checks aligned with safeguarding standards
Collaborate with consultants and clients to understand role specifications and match suitable talent
Ensure accurate and up-to-date records in the internal database
Deliver excellent communication and follow-through from initial engagement to successful placement

About You

Previous experience in UK education recruitment is essential
Familiarity with roles such as teachers, TAs, SEN specialists, and other education professionals
Strong candidate management and delivery capabilities
Knowledge of compliance and safeguarding protocols in the education sector
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
Able to work remotely and independently while engaging closely with a UK-based team

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