Who We Are
empower2teach is an international education recruitment and consultancy service, led by experienced former school leaders. We specialise in connecting passionate, qualified teachers with top international schools across the globe.
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But We Go Beyond Recruitment.
Our team also delivers tailored school consultancy and professional development programmes, supporting schools to build strong leadership teams, improve student outcomes, and stay inspection-ready.
Meet The Senior Team
Michael Merrick
Senior School Consultant
A seasoned educational leader with a global perspective.
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At empower2teach, Michael serves as our Senior School Consultant, bringing a wealth of leadership experience from both UK and international school settings.
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With a passion for shaping future-ready schools, Michael has successfully guided schools through a range of local and international inspections including BSO, CIS, and other regulatory frameworks.
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When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Michael at the park with his children or playing piano at home.
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Barry Briody
Senior Candidate Consultant
An experienced educator and dynamic middle leader.
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At empower2teach, Barry serves as a Senior Candidate Consultant, bringing extensive teaching and leadership experience from both UK and international schools.
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Barry has a proven track record of delivering impactful professional development, regularly supporting school improvement through training sessions both in-house and across the BSME network.
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When he’s not working, you’ll often find Barry off on an adventure with his dogs making the most of the outdoors.