Team Leader - Education Recruitment
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £48,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC1N 6SN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Academics |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | London TL_1764007581 |
Summary
Team Leader - Education Recruitment (London)
Education Recruitment Consultant / Senior Education Recruiter / Team Leader
Join one of the UK's fastest-growing education recruitment agencies. We are looking for an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant ready to step up into a Team Leader role within our London office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing recruiter who wants career progression, leadership responsibility and the chance to grow their career.
What You'll Do (Team Leader - Education Recruitment)
- Lead, support and develop a team of education recruitment consultants
- Run your own billing desk covering long-term and short-term school recruitment
- Drive performance across the branch and team
- Build strong relationships with schools across the region
- Recruit, interview and manage a pool of teachers, teaching assistants and support staff
- Coach and mentor junior consultants to improve activity and results
- Maintain high standards of service for clients and candidates
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years' education recruitment experience
- Proven biller who is ready for their next step (Senior Consultant → Team Leader)
- Strong business development and relationship-building skills
- Motivated, resilient and target-driven
- Confident using CRM systems and recruitment technology
- Someone who enjoys leading by example and developing others
Why Join Us?
- Uncapped bonus scheme with excellent earning potential
- Established client base
- Access to a large candidate pool and market-leading tools
- Clear progression pathway with leadership training
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Regular incentives: vouchers, team days, early finishes, national awards & more
About Academics
Academics is a national education recruitment agency with 20+ UK offices, working with thousands of schools to provide teachers, teaching assistants and support staff for permanent, long-term and supply roles.
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