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, 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.
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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.
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With over 20 years’ experience in recruitment, Jason brings a deep understanding of both the education sector and a broad range of other industries. Jason has a proven track record of connecting high-quality talent with the right opportunities, supporting schools in securing exceptional teaching staff while also delivering tailored recruitment solutions across multiple sectors.
Alongside his recruitment career, Jason runs a successful wedding photography business, combining creativity with a strong attention to detail to capture meaningful moments.
Outside of work, Jason leads an active lifestyle and has a passion for swimming, surfing, and playing touch rugby, as well as spending time in the garden and unwinding outdoors.
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As a Recruitment Consultant Georgia is responsible supporting primary and secondary schools across south and west Wales and delivering an excellent service. This involves recruiting teachers and teaching assistants for a variety of settings.
Georgia has experience working within the education sector. For her work experience, she worked in Ynystawe primary school where she shadowed a teacher and helped with lesson preparations. She is also experienced in the recruitment sector, she worked in Admiral and prior to that was a Crew Trainer at Mcdonald’s where she was responsible for scheduling interviews with potential new employees and well as the training of new staff members.
When she is not working, Georgia loves spending time with friends and family. Her hobbies include baking, going on nice walks and drinking iced coffee. Her favourite time of the year is Christmas when her house turns into a Christmas grotto full of decorations.
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Zac is the Welsh Speaking Recruitment Consultant at Equal Education Partners. He focuses on delivering high quality staffing solutions for schools across South East Wales and plays a key role in growing our Welsh speaking talent pool.
With two years of specialist experience in education recruitment, Zac has developed a strong understanding of the sector and a wide network of professional contacts. This allows him to identify and place candidates with precision and to support schools with a service that is thorough, honest and grounded in real insight.
Outside of work, Zac brings the same discipline and commitment to sport. He has represented Wales in cricket and regularly plays football socially. His approach to teamwork and performance shapes the consistent, reliable results he delivers for the schools and educators he supports.
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Elisa is the Candidate Engagement and Recruitment Manager at Equal Education Partners, where she oversees the compliance and vetting of teachers and learning support staff. She plays a key role in attracting top educational talent to the team and ensures that candidates are fully supported throughout the recruitment process.
A fluent Welsh speaker, Elisa brings over 20 years of experience in Business Operations Management, Human Resources and Event Management, with a background largely in telecommunications and technology companies in Dubai, where she lived for over 15 years before recently returning back to her Welsh roots.
Elisa takes pride in her open and friendly demeanour, fully committed to delivering reliable support that keeps operations running efficiently. Her flexible, positive approach allows her to handle challenges with confidence and ease.
Outside of work, Elisa enjoys quality time with family and friends. A huge musical theatre fan, she’s lost track of how many West End and Broadway shows she’s seen, with Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera among her favourites. She recently rekindled an old passion for piano, and is in the process of teaching herself to play again.
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Natalie is our Business and People Manager at Equal Education Partners. Natalie works alongside the Managing Director & Director dealing with the day-to-day running of the company. She also assists with corporate development. And that’s not it! Natalie supports sourcing new employees for internal and external permanent roles. A true people’s person.
Natalie graduated from Swansea University in 2014 with a degree in law. After graduating, she began her journey to qualifying as a lawyer. And after years of hard work, Natalie qualified in 2018 (life goal: check). However, in 2021 she took a leap of faith to leave life as a lawyer. Now she keeps us in order, phew.
Natalie is a real foodie and never says no to an invite to go out for dinner with her friends. Although, come 9:00pm she will happily retire home to a pot of tea.
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As the Senior Digital Manager, Liam is responsible for overseeing the digital and social media strategies for multiple brands under the Equal Education Partners umbrella and those of our clients. Co-leading both business development and client relationship management for the marketing division, Liam has over eight years of experience working in the education sector in Wales, with six years specifically in digital marketing.
In previous roles, Liam has been responsible for many education-based projects, including the Welsh Government Teaching Wales campaign, Qualifications Wales campaigns, Aberystwyth University, and in-house at WJEC working specifically on digital marketing campaigns developed to address key challenges and promote the education sector in Wales.
With a degree in BSc Business Management from Cardiff University, Liam’s a first-language Welsh speaker originally from Gwynedd. Away from education, his passions include sport, specifically football, and is a keen follower of the Wales national football team home and away, politics, and all things digital marketing.
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As Equal’s Graphic Designer, Mathew works closely with the Marketing and wider teams to create engaging graphics for all platforms that enables Equal’s internal brands and external clients to achieve their marketing goals. Mathew has 5 years of graphic design experience and is always keen to expand his knowledge and to learn new creative skills.
Since graduating at Cardiff Metropolitan University with a degree in BA Product Design and an MRes degree in Art & Design Research, Mathew has expanded his creative skills having previously worked as a Graphic Designer for the Workforce Development Trust; a not-for-profit committed to skills development within public sectors. Other notable experience includes working as a Junior Designer for Sky’s in-house creative agency; Sky Creative, in which he was responsible for creating visuals and graphics to support nationwide advertising and marketing campaigns for Sky’s family of brands.
Away from design, Mathew is a big football fan who supports Cardiff City (except for when they’re losing!). He’s also a close follower of German football as he keenly supports Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga. He also enjoys the drama and spectacle of Formula 1 racing and particularly enjoys being active by going for long-distance runs around Cardiff.
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