Wirral

1. How did you hear about New Directions?
I found the website while searching for agencies online and contacted you direct.

2.Was it easy to register?
It was my first time registering with an agency and so I found the amount of documents required was quite extensive but I understand the relevance of them all. I had an interview with the agency and then they waited for all of the references to come back and that was all so yes was fairly straightforward.

3. How have you found your experience with New Directions? How did we help you find work?
Extremely pleasant staff always keeping me informed, I have not been available for full weeks but have managed to get a couple of days work in between these dates always being informed before of the type of school and details. I am still looking for work and will be available more now I have finished my Level 2.

4. The results achieved
Yes they have found me work and hopefully more now that I am qualified and available more.

5. Why were we the best choice for helping you find work?
I found that they will find me work to suit my abilities and have also encouraged me to try new things such as ALN which I was not very confident in but I am glad they made me try as I have thoroughly enjoyed working in an ALN school recently.

6. Is there anything outstanding your account manager did?
She is extremely supportive and has tried really hard to place me with the right school and is also really pleasant on the phone.

7. Sum up New Directions in 3 words…

Professional Supportive Efficient

Testimonial from Sue, Wirral Teaching Assistant

I was introduced to New Directions by a colleague who joined after leaving a school. She felt that she was treated well and I must say that registration was very straightforward and professionally carried out. Certainly I felt welcomed and well-informed.
When I have been given assignments, My Account Manager (and indeed her colleagues) have been very supportive, alert and friendly. Feedback has been very positive and schools have been good to teach in. I was very impressed with inset support.
My Account Manager has kept in touch and I have been able to rejoin New Directions, grateful for her support.

New Directions – Approachable, Supportive, Dynamic

Testimonial from a Wirral Primary Teacher

I heard about New Directions from the internet and it was very easy and quick to register.

My experience working with New Directions has been excellent, they keep in touch, return any phone calls or messages, always confirm any booked work via text or email and have helped my find lots of good supply work in some great schools

Results achieved have been great, they have been the agency who have found me the most work over the past five months

New Directions were the best as listed above, professional, efficient and great at booking good work, confirming work and looking out for new opportunities

In 3 words… professional, friendly, efficient

Testimonial from Louise, Wirral Teaching Assistant

Applying to join new directions two and a half years ago was very simple and straight forward with a pleasant interview at the office.
My consultant is extremely professional and understands my personal work preferences and needs. She is always friendly and personable and is a delight to work with.
She understands the difficult financial climate among schools but we both hope that I may be able to have a pay increase in the future.
I would recommend new directions to another teacher.

Testimonial from Victoria, Wirral Primary Teacher

I heard about New Directions a number of years ago whilst searching online to find a supply teaching agency. I sent an online application off and within a number of hours I had received a phone call back asking me to go to their office for in informal interview. After this I sorted out all of the relevant paperwork and was able to start work within a month. I have so far loved my experience with New Directions, I have been working for them for a number of years now and they have provided me with so many different opportunities in a variety of different schools. The thing I loved most about working for New Directions was the flexibility. They worked hard to ensure I had a long term placement in a school whilst I studied a full time masters degree in Psychology and liaised well with the school to enable me to take relevant days off to attend lectures and hand assessments in. For me, New Directions was a local company not far from where I lived and they were able to offer me work close to where I lived as I didn’t drive. My account manager has been nothing but supportive, as have all of the Wirral office whenever I have needed them. She has been an amazing support to me during my time with New Directions, especially when I unexpectedly ended up in hospital with Appendicitis. My Account Manager liaised with the school and myself and ensured I was looked after when I returned back to work. I would recommend New Directions to anybody as I know they will be given a fantastic range of work and some life changing opportunities. I love finding out about new training opportunities and keeping up to date with CPD all of which is offered through New Directions. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last few years with New Directions and I look forward to many more.
To me, New Directions is an Inspirational, Supportive and fantastic company to work for.

Testimonial by Annabelle, Wirral Primary Teacher

I have been with New Directions since I 2012.  I found New Directions through a colleague whilst at uni. I registered and went to see them, and haven’t looked back since.

I’ve been on courses such as Team Teach which I have found very interesting…glad to say I’ve only had to use preventative techniques once.

I’m finding very rewarding work working with SEN children.

The best part is I can talk to the New Directions team about anything.  To me that’s very important.  If there’s an issue that needs sorting your there.

Debbie, Classroom Assistant

In our school we have a child with additional learning needs, New Directions were able to provide a suitably qualified Teaching Assistant who specialised in working with children with additional needs. We have used New Directions for several years now and have never been let down by them or the quality of teaching staff. We can always rely on New Directions to provide excellent supply staff. Our account manager is always at the end of a phone call whether we call first thing of a morning or a Friday evening! Is always cheerful and helpful.

Sum up New Directions in 3 words…
Friendly, Efficient, Reliable

Testimonial from Brookdale Primary, Wirral

I first heard about New Directions from a fellow supply teacher, who recommended them.
Registration was straightforward and yet also thorough and professional.
New Directions have helped me to find work in an interesting variety of schools and Year groups.
It has been the most ‘enjoyable’ experience, in comparison with other agencies, with whom I’m registered because of the staff.
As a result of the efforts of my account manager, I have become a ‘regular’ at a number of schools, helping to maintain ‘continuity’ for the children.
New Directions were the best choice for me because of their staff and account managers in the office. Without them it’d be just another agency.
My Account Manager has always tried to balance the needs of her clients with the needs of her teachers, whilst prioritising the children-even when full of cold! She remains friendly and caring, but always professional.
Friendly, caring, professional

Testimonial from a Wirral Primary Teacher