About the Birmingham Office

New Directions Education Birmingham was established in January 2011. The team of experienced consultants are based within Victoria Square – a centrally located, easy-to-access office space in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. New Directions is one of the leading supply teaching agencies in England. As well as providing a professional recruitment service, New Directions also offers a wide range of training courses to support our clients and candidates continuous professional development.

The Birmingham office recruits for academies, primary, secondary, independent and SEN schools from short-term cover to long-term supply. The New Directions team in Birmingham also offers bespoke permanent recruitment services for both candidates and clients. By working closely with the local authorities (LA) they provide the right solutions the first time.

New Directions is a member of the education division of the recruitment and employment confederation (REC) and an umbrella body of the Criminal Record Bureau (CRB).

We recruit for the following areas: Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Solihull and surrounding boroughs.

We recruit for the following positions: QTS Teachers, Senior Management Positions, Newly Qualified Teacher’s (NQT’s), Cover Supervisors, Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA), Teaching Assistants, SEN Support Assistants, School Administrators, Technicians (all disciplines), Care Takers and Lunch Time Supervisors.

Fast Facts

• New Directions Birmingham is an official contracted supplier to Birmingham City Council for the provision of teaching staff;
• In a recent satisfaction survey the Birmingham office scored 87%;
• New Directions has recently received 100% in their Quality Mark achievement re-accreditation;
• On average the team activate live candidates to be able to work within 7 days

Katie Coates, Regional Director

We are always looking for different areas and avenues to work. Our candidates are at the very core of our business. Key areas for us are Sandwell and North Birmingham with specific emphasis on the special education needs (SEN) across the region. We look to act as a partner to our schools and often get involved in their fund-raising events.

Out Latest Testimonial

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank New Directions for being such a great agency and for their assistance in helping me gain my confidence back and find me work. The staff at New Directions are always polite, friendly and willing to help they always call me to see my availability and are constantly actively working on my behalf to find me work in local schools.

I have recommended New Directions to quite a few people as they are a great agency who are keen to get candidates out to work. I have been with the agency since February 2012, and have only had about five days where I haven't been given work. The majority of my work from New Directions has been long-term positions, and all consultants go that extra mile to help me out. A big thank you to all at New Directions you really do a fantastic job!

Mrs Brettle, Supply Staff