Our teams
Our organisation comprises approximately 55 employees working across a diverse range of roles and areas of expertise, including:
Registration team
Oversees the Register by collecting annual registration fees, processing new applicants, and offering advice and guidance on qualifications and registration queries.
Fitness to practise team
Ensures that only registrants who meet the standards set out in the Code of Professional Conduct and Practice are able to work in Wales by assessing applications to register and supporting the investigation and hearing of allegations against registrants.
Data team
Extracts, analyses, and reports on the unique data we hold on the Register, providing valuable insight into Wales’ education workforce and supporting evidence-based decision making.
Accreditation and quality team
Leads the EWC’s regulatory role in accrediting and monitoring (with the potential to withdraw) programmes of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Wales.
Promotion of careers team
Delivers the promotion of careers in the education professions in Wales, including the development and delivery of the Educators Wales website and advocacy service, on behalf of Welsh Government.
Policy and planning team
Leads the organisation’s strategic planning process, oversees education policy work, and ensures compliance with statutory requirements relating to the Welsh language and equality.
Professional development and funding team
Administers the statutory induction programme in Wales. Also develops and maintains the Professional Learning Passport (PLP), providing all our registrants with a space to capture, reflect upon, and share their professional learning.
Communications team
Manages the EWC’s reputation, raises awareness of its statutory responsibilities, and promotes the services it offers.
Quality Mark for Youth Work in Wales
Coordinates the delivery of the national award which supports and recognises improving standards in the provision, practice, and performance of youth work organisations.
Corporate support team
Provides essential organisational support across HR, governance, administration, and facilities, helping ensure the EWC operates smoothly, lawfully, and in line with internal policies and procedures.
IT
Maintains and develops the organisation’s digital systems and infrastructure, supporting secure, reliable technology and digital services for staff, registrants, and stakeholders.
Finance
Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring public funds are managed appropriately and that the organisation meets its statutory and governance requirements.
Senior management team
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation, providing corporate leadership, and working with the Council to develop the EWC’s strategy.