Role as a Secondary Recruitment Consultant
We are a multi-award-winning recruitment agency based in Birmingham, dedicated to ensuring a rewarding experience for everyone who works with us. To support this, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Growing and managing an established temporary recruitment desk, with the flexibility to take on permanent vacancies.
- Building strong, long-term relationships with key clients through regular visits and communication.
- Developing a diverse and high-quality portfolio of candidates tailored to client needs.
- Using platforms such as LinkedIn, job boards, and other resources to identify and attract top talent.
- Carrying out thorough candidate interviews, either in person or via video calls.
- Assessing and selecting the most suitable candidates to progress through the recruitment process.
- Ensuring all candidates meet company-wide compliance and regulatory standards.
- Collaborating within a supportive team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Our consultants have extensive experience in the education sector, particularly within secondary schools, and are committed to delivering outstanding support to our candidates.

What are the benefits of being a Secondary Recruitment Consultant?
In order to provide a fulfilling and joyful work environment, we cherish our staff and provide a number of benefits:
- Competitive base pay
- Uncapped bonus plan with high potential for profit
- Plan for company pensions
- Consistent rewards, both quarterly and monthly
- thorough internal training and growth
- specialised outside instruction from specialists in the field
- A well-rounded attitude to work and life Flexible home working options Contemporary office space in Birmingham's Brindley Place
- 25 days of yearly vacation in addition to bank holidays
- A team of encouraging leaders that care about your achievement
- An enthusiastic, cooperative, and driven group
- Clearly defined paths for professional development and career advancement
- Reliable hiring partner for top companies in a variety of industries
- Over 25 years of experience working with West Midlands secondary schools
- A business that has won awards and demonstrated excellence
- Exciting incentives for the team and further advantages
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Cover supervisor – Birmingham
Expiry: 27th Aug 2025
Birmingham
£90 - £130 per day
Full Time
Balfor recruitment is working with multiple secondary schools in the Birmingham area. They are looking for regular experienced cover supervisors. The schools are all well established and offer brilliant opportunities for someone to come and not only gain experience but earn more from the role.
Qualified Teachers – Birmingham
Expiry: 15th Aug 2025
Birmingham, UK
£150-£250 per day
Full Time
alfor Recruitment is working on behalf of multiple schools across Birmingham to recruit qualified and enthusiastic teachers for the new academic year starting this September. We’re offering a range of roles, from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, across a variety of school settings. Both Full time and part time roles available competitive pay rates and the ability to build a career you are truly proud of.
Cover Co-ordinator – Secondary School | Solihull
Expiry: 1st Aug 2025
Solihull
Local Authority Band C
Full Time
Balfor recruitment is working with a well renowned secondary school in the solihull area that are looking for a cover co-ordinator to start in September 2025. The role is 15 hours per week 5 days from 7:30-10:30. Experience is vital if you are interested apply now.
MFL Teacher (Spanish & French) – Solihull
Expiry: 1st Aug 2025
Solihull
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor recruitment is working with a secondary school based in the Solihull area looking for an MFL teacher who can teach both Spanish and French. The role starts in September and is full time paying to scale
Teacher of Geography (Selly Oak)
Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025
Selly oak, Birmingham, UK
MPS/UPS – Paid to scale (depending on experience)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a very well known Secondary school in the Selly Oak area that is looking for a Secondary school qualified Geography teacher to start in September. The role is permanent and pays according to the teacher scale.
Teacher of Science (Castle Bromwich)
Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025
Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, UK
MPS/UPS – Paid to scale (depending on experience)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is currently working with a well known secondary school in the Caste Bromwich area that is looking for a Teacher of Science. The role is a September start and pays to the teaching scale depending on experience.
Teacher of Science (Selly Oak)
Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025
Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
MPS/UPS – Paid to scale (depending on experience)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working closely with a Secondary school in the Selly Oak area that is looking for a Science Teacher. The role is permenent and starts in September.
Teacher of English (Selly Oak)
Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025
Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
MPS/UPS – Paid to scale (depending on experience)
Full Time
Balfor recruitment is currently working with a school based in the Selly Oak area that are looking for a qualified English Teacher. The role is permanent and starts in September 2025.
Teacher of ICT (Selly Oak)
Expiry: 23rd Jul 2025
Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK
MPS/UPS – Paid to scale (depending on experience)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a secondary school in the selly oak area that are looking for a teacher of ICT. The rle is a permanent job that starts in September 2025.
SEMH Teaching Assistant
Expiry: 20th Jul 2025
Stoke-on-Trent
85+ Per Day
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment are seeking qualified and experienced SEMH Teaching Assistants for a school in Stoke-on-Trent. We are looking for passionate SEMH Teaching Assistants who have worked with pupils with various Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs.
Children’s Home Manager
Expiry: 18th Jul 2025
Birmingham
£60k Basic + £10k Bonus + Benefits
Full Time
Are you an experienced and compassionate Manager with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Do you have a strong background in managing EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children's homes? If so, our client would like to hear from you now!
History Teacher – Permanent – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Birmingham, Hall Green
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor recruitment is working with a school in the Hall green area for a History teacher starting in September. The role is fulltime and starts in September 2025.
History Teacher – Permanent Role – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Birmingham, Moseley
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a school in the Moseley area that is looking for a Qualified History Teacher. The role is permanent and starts in September 2025.
Cover Supervisor – Birmingham – Permanent
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Bordesley Green, Birmingham
Competitive, based on experience
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a secondary school in the Bordesley Green area who are looking for an experienced cover supervisor to join them immediately. The role is permanent and full time.
English Teacher (QTS) – Immediate Start – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Bordesley Green, Birmingham, UK
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor recruitment is working with a secondary school in the Bordesley Green area that are looking for a QTS English teacher. The role is an immediate start and full time.
D&T Product Design Teacher – Immediate Start – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Hall Green, Birmingham
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balor recruitment is currently working with a secondary school in the hall green area that is looking for a D&T Product design teacher. The position is a permanent role with an immediate start and it's full time.
Science Teacher (QTS) – September Start – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Hall Green, Birmingham
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a secondary school based in Hall Green looking for a QTS Science teacher. The role is scheduled to start in September and is a full time position.
English Teacher (QTS) – September Start – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Small Heath, Birmingham
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a school in the Small Heath area looking for a QTS English Teacher. The role is permanent, full time and starts in September.
Cover Supervisor – September Start – Birmingham
Expiry: 12th Jul 2025
Tyseley, Birmingham
Competitive, based on experience
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with a secondary school based in Tyseley that is looking for a cover supervisor to start in September 2025. The role is permanent and full time with the opportunity of an immediate start for the right candidate.
Geography Teacher
Expiry: 10th Jul 2025
Birmingham, Moseley
£150 – £250 per day (based on experience)
Full Time
Balfor Recruitment is working with an amazing Moseley based secondary school who are looking for a QTS Geography teacher to start as soon as possible. The role is long term maternity cover and will go into the next academic year from September.