Candidate Testimonials

Michelle Phillips is my point of contact at New Directions Education in Swansea. We have a very positive relationship and Michelle has always been very straightforward to work with. She has consistently found both short and long term work for me and with her as an intermediary, I have developed strong relationships with many schools in the Swansea area. Michelle is very friendly, courteous and always professional as well as having a good sense of humour.

Tom, Teacher, Swansea

Excellent communication, including a face to face meeting when Chloe took over from my previous account manager.

The highlight of working with New Directions Education is the positive relationship with account managers.

Mair, Primary Teacher, the Vale of Glamorgan

My Account Manager is amazing! Ella Blythen always provides me with work and is always updating me on any upcoming placements.

She boosts my confidence and believes in me which is great. With many companies, you just feel like a number but Ella makes you feel really appreciated. She’s professional but also understanding and talks to you in such a friendly manner. For example; if she knows you had an exam in university or something, you can guarantee she will ask how you got on, that’s what I love about Ella being my Account Manager. She is approachable at all times.

New Directions Education flexibility has worked amazingly around me attending university. I have never really struggled for work and I have had long placements in schools which I have thoroughly enjoyed!

Corrina, LSA, Denbighshire

I have worked with Chloe for the last year, when she took over from my previous manager.

She has always conducted her telephone calls with the utmost professionalism and respect.

Throughout the COVID-19 situation, she has kept me up to date with all the information that she has had. If she was unable to answer queries, she has been open and honest about it. Not giving false hope to an already difficult situation. I have been furloughed for the duration of the COVID-19 period and she has been extremely helpful in providing me with information about it.

I have also been working on long term, in the same school. Chloe has made contact on a fortnightly basis to touch base and confirm that all is well.

She has a friendly manner and always asks about my family. This has secured a very comfortable and easy working relationship.

She has always tried to place me within my preferred age range when putting me on supply.

My highlight of working with New Directions Education is the experience of working in different settings and being asked to return for further supply cover.

Contact with New Directions Education has always been good and helpful.

Thank you for your continued support.

Clare, Primary Teacher, Vale of Glamorgan

My Account Manager Ella Blythen has been brilliant from day one. From initial registeration all the way through to providing me work, nothing has ever been too much trouble. Whenever there is a query or problem she’s always really helpful. Help is either provided straight away or where that was not possible I’ve received a reponse within an hour or two.

I’m really pleased with the amount of work I’ve received through Ella and the placements I’ve been given.

I highly recommend New Directions Education.

Kelly, LSA, Denbighshire

Chloe has been my point of contact for a year now and has kept me up to date with opportunities and courses to support my teaching career. I value her frequent check-ins and I have found her easy to contact. I am grateful to Chloe for her regular and honest communication during this uncertain time (pandemic).

I have worked with New Directions Education for around two years now and am grateful to them finding me short and long term positions which suit me. I have always had work offered and available when working for the agency.

Vicki, Primary Teacher, Vale of Glamorgan

New Directions Education are excellent in all areas.  Regularly in contact and always helpful, friendly and efficient.

I have an excellent line manager who caters for my requirements.  Regular work in Early Years where my expertise lies.

I would like to thank my line manager for looking after me and keeping in regular contact during this difficult and stressful time of Covid 19.

Liz, Primary Teacher, Vale of Glamorgan

I have a positive working relationship with solid communication throughout the year – even when there was little work at the beginning of the year.

Chloe and Matt are friendly, both are easy to talk to and really care about finding you the right schools. I was never left in the dark and the beginning of the year when there was no work and updated regularly which I appreciated massively.

I would recommend New Directions Education. From working as a teaching assistant all those years ago, to now a teacher, New Directions Education has always been a professional outfit that finds you work to suit your style.

Huw, Primary Teacher, the Vale of Glamorgan