Description
Our UK-based client is a fast-growing education recruitment company dedicated to connecting top teaching talent with schools in need. Their mission is to provide rapid and reliable staffing solutions while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and service. They are looking for a Supply Sales and Recruitment Partner to join their team. This role is a high-energy, sales-driven position that combines fast-paced recruitment with meticulous compliance management. You will play a key role in ensuring schools receive the right supply staff quickly and efficiently while driving long-term growth for the business. The ideal candidate is a motivated and proactive recruiter with a strong background in sales, recruitment, or staffing. They thrive under pressure, have excellent persuasion and relationship-building skills, and are confident in managing urgent placements and compliance processes. A resilient, results-focused individual who enjoys a fast-moving environment will excel in this role.
This is a remote position open to those living anywhere in South Africa.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for urgent staffing requests from schools
- Identify and place teachers & TAs into last-minute vacancies within 15-30 minutes
- Persuade candidates to accept roles and influence schools to confirm placements quickly
- Manage high-volume inbound & outbound calls to coordinate staffing solutions efficiently
- Build and maintain relationships with schools to drive repeat business
- Solve last-minute staffing challenges and ensure a smooth placement process
- Ensure all candidates are fully vetted before placement (DBS checks, right-to-work, safeguarding, references)
- Follow up on outstanding compliance documents, keeping candidates engaged throughout the process
- Onboard new candidates, guiding them through each recruitment step
- Maintain a strong talent pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of compliant and available staff.
- Conduct reference checks and ensure compliance standards are met efficiently
- Increase placements by proactively sourcing and engaging candidates
- Identify long-term opportunities, converting daily supply placements into ongoing roles
- Keep accurate records in CRM and compliance systems
- Drive efficiency in recruitment processes to improve speed and accuracy
- Contribute to business growth by supporting recruitment campaigns and special projects
Skills, Experience & Requirements
- 1+ year of experience in sales-driven recruitment (ideally in education, healthcare, or temp recruitment).
- Strong sales and persuasion skills – ability to influence candidates and schools.
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.
- Experience managing recruitment compliance (DBS checks, right-to-work, safeguarding).
- Excellent phone-based communication skills, with confidence in handling high call volumes.
- Strong relationship-building ability – able to engage candidates and clients effectively.
- Results-driven mindset, motivated by KPIs and targets.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in education recruitment or school staffing
- Familiarity with safeguarding & compliance standards
- CRM or recruitment system experience
- Background in high-speed, reactive staffing (e.g., agency work, emergency staffing, call centre sales)
Load Shedding
Applicants must be able to ensure they can maintain internet and power during office hours.
