Candidate Testimonials

 I am regularly in contact with Dan at New Directions and I have received work for a large majority of the time since October 2019.

The highlight has been the regular work provided, especially a long run at a particular school where it was nice to feel settled.

Gwyn, Teacher, Caerphilly

I have worked previously with other Teaching Agencies in South Wales and I must say that working with New Directions and Dan, in particular, has been a pleasure.

Whether it was a Monday morning check-in from Dan to make sure I was sorted or a last-minute on a Friday query from myself, Dan was always just on the other end of the phone and always willing to offer help, support and guidance where he could.

I felt genuinely valued and respected by Dan and this made me even prouder to be working for New Directions.

Dan has been very honest, helpful, fair and resourceful as an Account Manager.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Dan for all his hard work with the school and his effort and support shown towards me throughout my time with New Directions.

New Directions have such an easy system to use in terms of bookings, payslips and all other admin needs.

If I ever had a query or something wasn’t working correctly then my Account Manager was always on hand within minutes to help solve and sort my problem.

I have worked with other Teaching Agencies before but New Directions is most definitely the one I will be recommending to any fellow teachers who are looking for work.

New Directions have been a fantastic Teaching Agency and if anyone ever needs Teaching work or any other form of work in a school environment, I will most certainly sending them the way of New Directions.

Conor, NQT, Newport

Dan and Tom from the Cardiff branch have been excellent finding me work. They both work really hard to ensure I get great placements usually in my subject area. They are friendly and reliable and always ask how I am doing before talking about the job or question I have.

There is always work, my Account Manager Dan is really friendly and helps with any issues I am having. Dan also gives me honest feedback and advice from my jobs on how I can improve and what I am doing well.

Whenever I go to a school they use New Directions as there main agency. It is one of the biggest in my area (South Wales) there is always loads of work.

Naomi, FE Teacher, Cwmbran

My point of contact Dan, has always been very efficient when it comes to scheduling and coordinating school time, holidays and communication with the schools.

There has always been a steady flow of available work and it is handled very professionally.

Craig, NQT, Newport

Dan is an excellent Account Manager. He sorted long term work for me and frequently contacted me to check how it was going.

New Directions Education is Reliable and great lines of communication always able to help.

Peter, Cover Supervisor, Torfaen

Daniel is extremely positive, honest and emphatic. He is very supportive and straight-talking whilst being reliable. Dan has excellent communication skills and is a great problem solver.

My highlight has been building my working relationships with Daniel and Hannah and them providing me with regular bookings in wonderful schools. Perfect team.

Geraldine, Teacher, Newport

Dan and Tom are both professional and approachable. They take into account my areas of expertise and experience when considering me for school placements. They contact me on a regular basis and keep me updated, should the circumstances change. Generally, an all round good experience as I have placements in schools I am familiar with and work for practically the majority of the school year.

Julie, Teacher, Monmouthshire

It has been such a positive experience working with Tom since I signed up in October. He has consistently found me work and made sure that I’ve been placed within my subject specialism where possible. Given that I was a relatively new member of the supply pool I didn’t expect to have so much work offered to me from the offset but it is clear that Tom works extremely hard maintaining relationships with schools and teachers alike. This has been reflected in the length of contracts I’ve been offered as well as the assurance of framework rates where applicable.
It makes a massive difference to my motivation to have such a positive and supportive relationship which is based on transparency and respect.

Siobhan- Teacher Cardiff