I’m Gulev Karayel, Director of Digital Innovation at Connect Education Trust.
Since April, my colleagues and I have been exploring how technology can help our teams work more efficiently, effectively and creatively without replacing the human insight that lies at the heart of education.
Our focus has been on understanding what efficiency really looks like in today’s education landscape and identifying where tools like TeacherMatic can make a meaningful difference.
For our teachers, TeacherMatic has become a valuable partner in planning lessons, generating key learning questions and providing efficient ways to give feedback. Rather than taking over, it helps teachers focus on what matters most, encouraging curiosity and fostering deep learning.
As one teacher shared, “TeacherMatic doesn’t take over what we do, it helps me think more clearly about what matters most for my students.”
The platform also benefits our operational staff.
In HR, for example, TeacherMatic can help draft interview questions quickly, ensuring consistency and quality, while freeing up time for strategic thinking and problem-solving. Across the Trust, staff are using the tool to streamline workflows, reduce repetitive tasks and focus on high-value activities that require human judgment.
At Connect Education Trust, AI is a support, not a replacement. TeacherMatic provides guidance, prompts and frameworks, but critical thinking, professional judgment and human connection remain firmly in our hands. AI gives us structure, and our people bring purpose.
This journey is ongoing.
Our goal isn’t to add more tools, but to use the right tools thoughtfully, reducing workload pressures and creating space for creativity and impact. For us, technology is about enabling our teams to thrive, removing unnecessary barriers and focusing on what truly matters in teaching and leadership.
We are excited to continue exploring new ways TeacherMatic can support our staff, enhancing, not replacing, the human element that makes our Trust exceptional.
From insight to impact
At TeacherMatic, we believe that the thoughtful use of AI can help every educator, department and trust achieve the same balance Connect Education Trust has found with greater efficiency, renewed purpose and more time for what truly matters.
Want to see the same results in your school, college or university?
Start using TeacherMatic for free today and discover how our AI-powered generators can save you time, reduce workload and support your teaching.
Or, if you’d like to explore organisational access for your institution, get in touch with our team.
