Wirral

I came to hear about New Directions Education through a former employee of theirs, who working in the school I was completing my PGCE training at. I found the registration process efficient and Matt was helpful and honest. Throughout the registration process, Matt kept me well informed, up to date and provided me with the necessary and important information needed to get compliant. I would recommend New Directions Education and Matt to future colleagues and friends.

Mr Edwards – Secondary NQT

I came to hear about Matthew and New Directions Education through reading an online advert requesting English Teachers. The advert immediately attracted me because of its apparent honesty and because it also offered the opportunity to work with Matthew, who was once a Teacher and Senior Leader.

During the initial process, I found Matthew to be professional; providing me with immediate answers and feeling confident in the information I received.

As the registration process progressed, I came into the Wirral branch and found Matthew to be down to earth, knowledgeable, friendly and honest. In particular, he made me feel at home and I left confidently knowing he would do his best for me; not making false promises.

In the end, we spent almost 2 hours talking and getting to know each others backgrounds, which is important when finding the perfect or near perfect role which, in this day and age, is rare indeed. It shows commitment.

Without doubt, I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending both Matthew and New Directions Education in the future.

Mr Cookson – Secondary English Teacher; Cheshire

It’s been a very positive experience working with both Matt and New Directions Education. Matt is a breath of fresh air, who fully understands the needs of the school and what works well for us. Matt has even gone as far as offering himself to help come and cover a class for us.  It doesn’t get better than that!

Working with New Directions Education has been easy and that is extremely important in the fast pace environment we work in. As of this, I would absolutely recommend Matt and often do to my contacts at other schools. We even go as far as recommending our staff whose temporary contracts are ending, to go and register with him as this allows us to use them through New Directions Education.

HR Manager – Chester Secondary School

It has been a pleasure working with Matthew at the Wirral Office. Through talking to Matthew, it is evident that he is a well-respected, hardworking professional, who will go out of his way to help me get work. And he does! On a regular basis which is great!

I have built up a good relationship with him and he fully understands what I am looking for in terms of work. I know that I can ring him at any point in the day and he will always listen to what I have to say and act upon it if necessary.

Matthew met all my work requirements and gets me teachers’ rate work within the local area. The schools I have worked in have always been of a good standard and I have enjoyed liaising with them.
Thankfully, Matthew managed to get me long term, supply work at a high, achieving school on the Wirral, which was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it there and would love to go back. He also helped me with my letter of application. Matt’s general day to day activities, emails, bookings etc. are always outstanding and I look forward to working with him in 2018.

If I was to sum Matt up, he is efficient, professional and reliable.

Miss L Jones, Secondary School Teacher, Wirral

I heard about New Directions whilst on supply with another agency. It was easy to register and I had a brilliant interview that boosted my confidence. Although the first few weeks from the start of the new school year are initially tough to find day to day work work whichever agency you use, I’ve then had plenty to keep me busy, especially SEN work in various settings. I’ve been really lucky to be in a placement since February and am even luckier to be back there from the start of this new term!! I’ve done a lot of online training with New Directions, something I’ve not been offered elsewhere and am really pleased that I’ve been able to do Team Teach and Paediatric First Aid, 2 courses that I’ve waited a long time for. My lovely consultant Jen is my saviour, she listens to me witter on when I’ve had a brilliant experience at a school and puts up with my moans and groans when I’ve not liked somewhere!!! She is well aware that I need a job and is always positive and encouraging. She actively gets me work which plays to my SEN and Early Years strengths, caring about my general welfare and me as a person. It is like having a younger sister and I am lucky to have a really good, positive relationship with her (she rocks!!!)
Summing up in 3 words? Lovely, fabulous, positive!

H. Morgan, Level 3 Learning Support Assistant, Wirral.

Having started my role as a cover supervisor in February 2017, I have nothing but praise and high recommendation for Matt and the staff at New Directions. They have been hugely supportive throughout and in regular contact. The role is flexible and the team offers a number of courses to provide additional confidence in working in a classroom environment and dealing with classroom behaviour.

Matt is also an experienced teaching practitioner who can offer great advice and support for anyone wishing to enter the teaching profession, and the experience gained working as a cover supervisor is invaluable in helping gain a place on a teacher training programme and in providing excellent experience of the reality of teaching. Overall my experience working with Matt and the team at New Directions has given me a great grounding from which to begin my teaching career.

Thanks again Matt

Jon

Jon, Cover Supervisor, Wirral Office

I’m writing to thank you for all your help in sourcing me work through the year. I have really enjoyed supply teaching this year.

You have always been friendly, polite and very professional in your approach.

You have always got back to me quickly when I have had any queries or concerns and understood my requirements about flexible working and being in the right school.

Thanks once again and all the best in the future.

Kind regards

Dawood

Dawood, Candidate – Wirral Team

Matt was extremely helpful during my search for employment, where he was passionate and diligent in his efforts to support me. Matt has a lot of experience in his field, with excellent contacts and knowledge in the area of education. Thanks to the interpersonal skills displayed by Matt, the registration process was thorough yet a very comfortable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Matt as he looks after your needs with much diligence.

N. Templeman – Lecturer of Sport and Public Services

N. Templeman – Lecturer of Sport and Public Services