Introducing
We connect exceptional educators with schools to deliver great teaching & learning experiences to enable learners to succeed.
Our Vision & Mission
Connecting Great Educators
We connect excellent teaching professionals with the best opportunities while promoting the value of a career in education.
Trusted Recruitment for Schools
We act as a trusted extension of the school office to provide high-quality staff through safe, compliant recruitment.
Inspiring
Learners
We create unrivalled opportunities for learners by supporting high standards of teaching and learning.
Our Values & Commitments
Ambitious for You
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Here to Support
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Goal Focused
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Fair & Ethical
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Exceed Expectations
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Sharing Knowledge
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Ambitious for You 〰️ Here to Support 〰️ Goal Focused 〰️ Fair & Ethical 〰️ Exceed Expectations 〰️ Sharing Knowledge 〰️
The Story of Equal Teaching
Equal Teaching’s journey began in 2011 under our parent company, Equal Education Partners by mother and son team, Carolyn and Liam with a simple brief:
Great educators change lives and they deserve to be valued, supported and given real opportunities to thrive.
At the time, Carolyn had spent years working in education as a Modern Foreign Languages teacher and could see a clear gap in the way supply teachers and education professionals were treated. Too often they were seen as temporary solutions rather than valued members of the education community.
Carolyn believed there was a better way.
With the help of Liam, then a recent Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) from Yale-NUS College and Yale University working in global investment banking, they focused on building a company rooted in fairness which had a deep understanding of schools.
What began as a small recruitment operation grew through strong relationships with educators and school leaders across Wales. Equal also developed broader initiatives that support educator development, widen access to opportunity and explore how technology can improve the way schools attract and manage talent. But as Equal expanded, the mission remained clear and the core recruitment business central.
To reflect the ambition of our recruitment work, we launched Equal Teaching as a dedicated brand.
Equal Teaching builds on the experience and values developed since 2011, while providing a clear home for our work connecting educators with outstanding opportunities in schools.
Our experienced team continue to work closely with all our educators, supporting them at every stage of their journey.
From the first conversations about career goals, to placements in schools where they can make a real impact, to continued career growth through professional development, we provide guidance and practical advice throughout the process.
Many of our team come from education backgrounds themselves, which means we understand both the challenges and the opportunities within the profession.
Our role is clear: to support great educators, help schools find the talent they need and build partnerships that allow both to thrive.
Now it’s over to you.
Join the Equal Teaching family to discover the opportunities waiting for you in education and feel supported, feel valued and feel equal each day.
Reach out to Team Equal
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Liam leads with a passion for maximising the transformative potential of education. Steering the Senior Leadership Team, Liam is responsible for guiding our strategic direction, managing internal hiring, nurturing the brand, and exploring new commercial opportunities. In doing so, Liam collaborates with all teams from Education Recruitment and Teaching & Learning to HE & STEM Partnerships, Marketing & Digital, and Finance & HR.
Alongside leading Equal, Liam is a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, where he’s pursuing an MBA and an MA in Education while also a Graduate Fellow at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).
Guided by a commitment to improve the education sector, Liam has worked extensively with the Welsh Government and other partners to address key challenges in the education sector, including driving talent attraction & retention, reducing educational disparities, widening higher education access, and enhancing STEM education.
Voluntarily, Liam offers his insights as a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and through Yale’s Alumni Schools Committee (ASC). Liam also supports the US-UK Fulbright Commission as an external reader. His dedication to enhancing access to world class education was recognized with a St Davids Award in 2019.
Prior to leading Equal, Liam worked in Investment Management at BW Group and Goldman Sachs in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Norway. He earned his undergraduate degree with a distinction in Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE) from Yale-NUS College and Yale University.
On a personal note, Liam is a tennis enthusiast and enjoys time with his golden labrador-retriever and Equal’s Head of Wellbeing, Telyn Aur.
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Carolyn founded Equal in 2011 alongside her son, Liam. She has overseen the growth of our education and training teams as well as developing new initiatives for the company. Carolyn’s main focus is on enabling schools to attract, retain and develop excellent education professionals.
Carolyn is a firm believer in ethical employment and ensures that all our team members feel respected, valued and supported, which is something we’re passionate about at Equal.
After completing a BA in European Languages and Institutions at Leeds University. She went on to become an experienced teacher of Spanish and French. Carolyn draws on her experience and knowledge to coordinate, produce and deliver professional learning opportunities. Helping our teaching and classroom teams in collaboration with school improvement bodies, the Welsh Government and the Education Workforce Council.
Carolyn completed a BA in European Languages and Institutions (Spanish, French and Politics) at Leeds University and a PGCE (MFL) at Swansea University. In 2018, Carolyn completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme delivered by Said Business School at the University of Oxford in collaboration with Goldman Sachs.
When ‘school is out!’, Carolyn spends her time with her sons, three dogs and her ‘diva’ cat. We’re all multilingual!
Mallorca is Carolyn’s favourite holiday destination. And her favourite saying is ‘hay que desplegar las alas y volar!’, meaning ‘you must spread your wings and fly!’.
Carolyn’s motto: broaden your horizons and explore all that you can!
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Owen is Equal’s Managing Director. He works closely with various organisations, including the Welsh Government, universities, schools, colleges and Seren network partners, across Wales and beyond.
Owen joined Equal after two and a half years as CEO of a prominent Welsh children’s charity, where he oversaw an extensive change programme. Prior to that, he worked for a large education and training organisation in numerous leadership roles.
A qualified teacher (secondary Maths), Owen is passionate about the life changing opportunities which can be accessed through education and is particularly interested in expanding opportunities to under-represented groups.
Outside his role at Equal, Owen is a Trustee at TACT, the UK’s largest fostering charity, and sits on the Wales Advisory Committee for Barnardo’s. A proud Welsh speaker, his interests include most types of sport and enjoying live music.
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As our Head of Wellbeing, Telyn is responsible for putting a smile on everyone’s face.
Fully qualified in: ball chasing, treat eating, zooming (not the digital kind) and sleeping.
A lover of people, and a demolisher of treats.
Still available for digital wellbeing meetings.
The wider team
Our wider Recruitment team plays a central role in supporting the educators and schools we work with every day.
They are often your first point of contact and take pride in building strong, lasting relationships with the people and schools we support.
If you have a question, need advice or would simply like to explore opportunities, our team is always ready to help.
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With over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of recruitment, Huw stands as a seasoned expert, specialising predominantly in education. As a trusted professional, he has nurtured enduring relationships with schools and educators not only across the United Kingdom but also on the international stage. His journey in the recruitment world began after initially qualifying as a Physical Education teacher, which provided him with a unique insight into the needs of educational institutions.
In the last three years, Huw has expanded his portfolio by delving into the realm of educational wellbeing software solutions, providing invaluable support to institutions seeking to enhance the holistic development of their students and staff.
Outside of the professional realm, Huw finds joy and inspiration in his personal life. A devoted family person, he is the proud spouse of a dedicated teacher and a loving parent to two wonderful sons, Harrison and Ollie, aged 11 and 8, respectively.
When not immersed in the world of recruitment, you’ll find Huw exuding passion for sports, particularly fervent in his support for Liverpool FC and Llandovery RFC. His enthusiasm doesn’t stop there; he wholeheartedly supports anything representing Wales on the global stage.
And, to fuel his boundless energy, Huw has a profound love for coffee, with Espresso, Black Americano and Flat White being his brews of choice.
Huw is not just your trusted recruitment partner but also an individual whose multifaceted background and passions make them a vibrant and engaging personality to connect with.
Let’s Work Together!
Interested in working with our talented team?
Get in touch and take your education career to the next level with Equal Teaching
