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Equal Opportunities Statement

Teach UK Recruitment

Last updated: June 2026

1. Our Commitment

Teach UK Recruitment is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and recruitment agency. We value diversity, inclusion and fairness, and we aim to treat all candidates, schools and partners with respect and without discrimination.

We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation in any part of our work. We also strive to reduce unconscious bias and promote inclusive recruitment practices.

2. Who This Statement Applies To

This statement applies to:

  • Candidates (teachers and education professionals) we register and place

  • Schools and education settings we work with

  • All staff and representatives of Teach UK Recruitment

3. Protected Characteristics

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Gender reassignment

  • Marriage and civil partnership

  • Pregnancy and maternity

  • Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)

  • Religion or belief

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation

We also seek to avoid discrimination based on working pattern, caring responsibilities, socio‑economic background, or any other irrelevant factor.

4. How We Apply Equal Opportunities in Recruitment

In our recruitment activities, we aim to:

  • Advertise roles in a fair, accessible and inclusive way

  • Assess candidates based on skills, qualifications, experience and suitability

  • Avoid biased or discriminatory language in our communications

  • Present candidates to schools using objective criteria

  • Support reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities

  • Encourage schools to uphold equality and anti‑discrimination law

We are committed to continuous improvement and staying up to date with equality legislation and best practice.

5. Reasonable Adjustments

We will consider reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions, including:

  • Adjusting interview formats or timings

  • Allowing additional time for tasks

  • Providing alternative communication formats

  • Discussing any other support needed

Candidates are encouraged to tell us about any adjustments they require so we can support them appropriately.

6. Responsibilities

  • Teach UK Recruitment: Ensuring fair, inclusive recruitment practices and compliance with equality law.

  • Candidates: Treating others with respect and professionalism.

  • Schools and hirers: Complying with equality and anti‑discrimination law and providing inclusive working environments.

7. Raising Concerns

If you believe you have been treated unfairly or discriminated against in connection with our services, you can raise concerns through our Complaints Policy or by contacting:

Email: Complaints@TeachUKrecruitment.co.uk
Address: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ

We will take concerns seriously and handle them sensitively.

We may, where appropriate and lawful, monitor aspects of our recruitment activity — helping us spot patterns or barriers, refine our processes, and support wider diversity and inclusion across the education workforce. Any monitoring we carry out will always comply with data protection law and our Privacy Policy.

8. Monitoring and Improvement

9. Review of This Statement

This Equal Opportunities Statement is reviewed regularly, and updated whenever there's a meaningful change in law or guidance, so it stays current and genuinely reflects how we work.

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