Press Release: August 2009
Eteach join forces with London Irish Community Team for 09/10 Season
London Irish, today (12 August 2009) is pleased to announce a new major sponsor partnership for the 2009/2010 season with Eteach – the UK’s number one online education recruitment website.
Eteach provide schools and colleges with the most effective way to find quality teaching and non-teaching staff. Eteach has over 470,000 members and provide recruitment services to more than 70 local authorities throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Eteach will be the official partner of the London Irish Community programme, including the matchday Master Classes, Healthy Schools Programme and the Match Day Festivals.
Together with Eteach, the London Irish Community programme will deliver a significant and direct impact on the lives of children and young people throughout Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and surrounding areas. One of the largest geographic rugby community schemes in the UK, the London Irish community programme conducts activities and delivers positive educational messages, addressing important social issues in over 160 schools and rugby clubs.
London Irish Commercial Director James Durbin said, "We’re delighted to have such a well recognised brand, with obvious synergies, associated with the London Irish Community team. The development of our Community department is vital to the clubs future growth and this partnership will allow us to take significant steps forward. We are looking forward to the new season and are confident that this partnership will be mutually beneficial and will continue to develop over seasons to come."
A significant element of the partnership will see Eteach and London Irish jointly promote a ‘Schools Day’ match at Madejski Stadium where a number of teachers will be given complimentary tickets. Schools Day encourages physical education at schools and a healthy lifestyle.
Speaking about the new partnership, Eteach CEO, Paul Howells commented, "We are delighted to be working with one of the premier Rugby clubs in Europe next season. Eteach continues to enhance our portfolio of services to both recruiters and candidates within the education market. This is great timing for us as we are about to launch our upgraded website, ETEACH PREMIUM, at the start of the new rugby season. The partnership with London Irish will see both companies focus on providing greater opportunities for children to enjoy all the benefits that sport delivers."