Team Manager - Primary Education Recruitment

Team Manager - Primary Education Recruitment

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission + team bonus - OTE £80,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Step Into a Leadership Role Without Leaving the Desk Behind

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager- Primary Education to lead a successful desk while supporting the performance and development of a small, growing team. The current manager/director will be stepping away to go on maternity.

This is the perfect opportunity for a senior consultant or team leader ready to step up into management, or an existing manager who enjoys staying hands-on with billing while shaping team success.

The Role

This is a hands-on management position, combining personal billing with team leadership. You will play a key role in driving performance across primary school recruitment while maintaining your own already high-performing desk.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and developing a team of consultants within primary education recruitment
Leading by example with your own billing desk
Supporting consultants to achieve and exceed targets through coaching and mentorship
Building and maintaining strong relationships with primary schools and trusts
Driving business development activity and expanding client partnerships
Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and education recruitment standards
Contributing to overall office performance and cultureWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience in education recruitment, ideally within primary supply or permanent placements
A strong track record in billing and business development
Previous experience mentoring, supporting, or leading others
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing people
Target-driven with strong commercial awareness
Excellent relationship-building and communication skillsWhat's in It for You?

Competitive salary with uncapped personal and team commission
A warm desk peaking at (Apply online only) days this academic year
A clear pathway into senior management
The chance to shape a team while still running your own desk
Regular incentives, bonuses, and recognition schemes
Ongoing training and career development support
A supportive and high-energy working environmentWhy Join Us?

Join a business committed to delivering high-quality staffing solutions to primary schools while investing in the growth of its people. You'll have the autonomy to influence your team's success, with the backing of a supportive leadership structure.

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step into a hands-on management role within education recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please either call Emma Bjelan on (phone number removed) or submit your application. Or you can email with a cover letter and CV.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community