Education Recruiter

Remote, South Africa Posted on 28/01/2026

• Industry Employment - Recruiting - Staffing
• Date Opened 28/01/2026
• City Remote
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code Remote

Education Recruitment Consultant (UK Market) - Remote (South Africa)

Location Remote - South Africa

Working UK hours

Company Overview:

We are committed to connecting talented educators with rewarding career opportunities in schools and educational institutions. As a leading education recruitment agency, we prioritize personalized service, integrity, and professionalism in everything we do. Join our team and be part of our mission to empower educators and transform lives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Placement Development Representative / Recruiter to support our recruitment efforts. The Placement Development Representative will be responsible for sourcing and screening candidates, matching them to available positions, and promoting them to placement managers. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment or sales, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a positive impact in the education sector.

We are a fast-growing UK education recruitment agency supplying teachers and education support staff into UK schools. Operating in a highly competitive, fast-moving market, we focus on speed, quality, and strong candidate relationships, supported by robust systems and technology.

Our consultants manage multiple live vacancies at any given time and are supported by tech, job boards, and structured processes - but success ultimately comes down to drive, activity, and execution.

The Role

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for UK education roles, placing teachers and support staff into long-term and permanent positions.

This is a performance-driven role with uncapped commission and clear earning potential for consultants who move quickly, follow up consistently, and build strong candidate pipelines.

Typical Vacancies

Teaching roles (Primary, Secondary, SEN)

Education support staff

You will typically manage 1 - 2 live vacancies at any one time, increasing as you settle into the role (around the 3-month mark to: 2-5 live vacancies).

How the Recruitment Process Works

Vacancy is added to the system (HubSpot) and posted to job boards

You source and consult with candidates via the system and job boards

Conduct deep-dive candidate consultations (not CV-forwarding)

Present and sell candidates to the UK Consultant for UK schools

Once approved by the consultant, you earn your first commission & you can send that candidate to multiple roles

To earn comms, you:

Send out registration forms

Chase compliance and documentation

Candidate starts work & has worked 10 days, you earn your 2nd commission

Speed, follow-up, and activity are critical - the market moves fast, and delays cost placements.

If you have a passion for education and are driven to make a positive impact through recruitment, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and be part of our mission to empower educators and transform lives.

4 - 5 experience in recruitment and/or sales is necessary.

Experience in the education recruitment sector is advantageous.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage candidates effectively.

Must take initiative and be proactive in sourcing and engaging candidates.

Technologically savvy, preferably with experience using Hubspot and/or Zoho Recruit.

Proficiency in using CRM systems or recruitment software is desirable.

A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt to changing priorities.

Good Basic (R - R per month depending on experience)

Commission - Uncapped & Good Incentives throughout the year

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 07:30 - 17:00 (UK Time) & During School holidays working hours : Monday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00 (UK Time)