The Edwin Group: transformational growth for education specialist

Established in 2008, The Edwin Group is one of the UK’s largest providers of supply teachers to primary, secondary and special educational needs schools across the Vision for Education, ABC Teachers and Smart Teachers brands.

It is a values-led business, employing a team of dedicated education specialists who work nationally with schools and multi-academy trusts to safely recruit and retain the highest quality leaders, teachers and support staff, delivering excellent customer service.

Investing for growth

LDC backed the management buyout of The Edwin Group in December 2020 from Tes Global to help accelerate its organic growth strategy.

During a three-and-a-half-year partnership, The Edwin Group’s management team, led by CEO Liam Roberts and the core team of Darren Starling, Will Washington and Fiona Baker, pursued an ambitious growth strategy underpinned by four acquisitions and the expansion of the Group’s market leading services.

With LDC’s support, The Edwin Group invested heavily in its people and bolstered its senior team with several new roles, including a Chief Strategy and Chief Information Officer. It also opened nine new locations and now works with over 4,500 schools across the UK.