Testimonials

Matt has been fantastic at New Directions. He has found me work whenever I have needed it and booked me into a number of longer term placements so that I could get to know a school well.

Jess Andrews

Over the last few years Anica has been absolutely fantastic with helping me find work. She was in contact regularly making sure that all was going well while I was in a school and nothing would be too much trouble. She was also a massive help during lockdown and helping with putting me on furlough. Anica understood my commitments outside of school with my children and would help by making sure the school also knew. I could not have asked for a better person to be my Account Manager.

Rachel, Administrator, Rhondda Cynon Taf

I have been extremely happy with the contact and dealings I have had with Anica. All communication has been clear, quick and efficient. Anica has been a pleasure to work with.

Liz, Administrator, Merthyr Tydfil

Having worked at Penglais School as Cover Manager since January 2020 I have built up a good working relationship with both initially Iola and now Catrin.  Although Catrin has only been our account manager since September she has been and is an absolute star to work with.  She always has time to discuss my cover requirements and cover issues at the school and does her best to sort any way that she can.  I know that she will always try her best to accommodate our needs and although she has very limited resources of cover staff at times, she does her best to find a resolution or a least exhaust all possibilities.  In the past when issues have happened she has contacted me over the weekend or updated me which I think is above and beyond.

Most of all she has supported me through a very difficult term here at Penglais and I would have been lost without her help and advise.  So a massive thank you Catrin

Cover Manager, Ceredigion

Everyone at New Directions Education is very friendly and approachable, and you never feel like you are just a number. They always find me work placements on a regular basis, many of them long-term, and manage to tailor them to my individual needs and preferences. I can only say positive things about New Directions Education.

Joshua, Cover Supervisor, Denbighshire

My account manager is Ella Blythen. She is very helpful and has been a dedicated point of contact for me to be able to call when I needed help.

My highlight of working with New Directions Education is being able to work with some amazing children and the staff. I would highly recommend New Directions Education.

Amber, Teaching Assistant, Conwy

The highlight of working for New Directions Education is the security of knowing that they try their hardest to get you work and the weekly wages is so much better than having to wait for monthly wages. I must have been with New Directions Education on and off (when I get my own work) for 10 years now and find that they are a reliable,  honest, and hard-working agency that has always found me work.

Joanna, Teacher, Conwy

Kirsty is fantastic. She is very helpful and a great person to work with. New Directions Education is very professional. It was easy to get set up and start work. I would recommend New Directions Education.

Siwan, LSA, Swansea

After completing my PGCE this year I was ready to gain some teaching experience before beginning my career in September. Kirsty ensured that I was ready and comfortable in my roles. She was also super flexible when finding me both teaching and TA roles in local Welsh primaries. I’m so happy I was given the opportunity to gain some experience over the past few weeks and I feel it has given me confidence for the new academic year.

The highlight of working with New Directions: Gaining experience, confidence, and extra income ahead of the summer and new academic year.

Menna, Teacher, Neath