The work we do
Education professionals working in schools, further education, youth work, and adult or work-based learning are legally required to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). The Register of Education Practitioners (the Register) is the largest public register of any profession in Wales and the most wide-ranging of its kind globally, with more than 91,000 practitioners across 13 education groups.
The EWC is governed by a Council of 14 members who provide strategic leadership, ensure effective governance, and oversee the organisation’s work. Established in legislation, the EWC plays a vital role in upholding standards of professional conduct and practice, while safeguarding the interests of learners and young people, parents/guardians, and the wider public.
Our employees are central to maintaining the trust, professionalism, and respect that underpin this work. Through their expertise and integrity, they fulfil our statutory responsibilities, working closely with government and key stakeholders to deliver robust, evidence-based advice on workforce matters and wider education policy.
By joining us, you will become part of a dynamic, inclusive, and highly regarded organisation, committed to safeguarding learners and young people, through strengthening professionalism and standards across the education workforce in Wales.
Lisa Winstone
Chief Executive