Introducing NDConnect

At New Directions Group, we’re proud to support essential services across education, healthcare, and social care. Today, we’re excited to share the launch of NDConnect, a new mobile app developed by our Digital Services team to support supply staff and schools with more flexible, responsive ways of working.

Built with the needs of teachers, support staff, and school leaders in mind, NDConnect brings greater control, faster communication, and real-time scheduling to the forefront of education recruitment.

Why We Built NDConnect

As one of the UK’s leading recruitment and training partners in the education and care sector, New Directions works closely with candidates every day. One recurring theme in these conversations has been the need for a more streamlined way to manage short-notice work, particularly in a sector where plans can change overnight.

NDConnect was created to meet that challenge. The result is a simple, reliable mobile app that enables schools and education professionals to manage availability, communicate instantly, and reduce delays in confirming assignments.

This is part of our ongoing commitment across the New Directions Group: to harness technology that strengthens relationships and improves the everyday experience for the people we work with.

What do you get with NDConnect?

• Instant Notifications – Be alerted as soon as a relevant role becomes available
  
• Availability Control – Set your working days with ease, anytime
  
• One-Tap Job Responses – Accept or decline offers quickly, directly from the app
  
• Key Information at a Glance – Access placement details including start times, locations and requirements

*Key things to note:

We will automatically assume you’re available on certain dates unless you set your availability on the app otherwise.

Aligning with Our Group-Wide Values

NDConnect is more than just a tool, it represents the kind of innovation we aim to deliver across all areas of the New Directions Group. It reflects our values of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering people to work more effectively and with greater confidence.

Whether it’s in education, care, or social services, our goal remains the same: to make it easier for people to do meaningful work, supported by trusted technology and expert teams.

Available Now

NDConnect is free to download on both iOS and Android. If you’re already registered with New Directions Education, simply log in using your existing credentials. If not, you can register today and get immediate access to both the app and a wide range of flexible opportunities.

[Download for iOS] [Download for Android]

Share Your Feedback

We’ll continue to refine and develop NDConnect in line with user feedback and the evolving needs of the education sector. If you’re already using the app, we’d love to hear your thoughts. 

Your insight will help us shape the next phase of development and ensure NDConnect continues to add value where it matters most. NDConnect is part of our commitment to smarter support, better service, and meaningful progress across all areas of public life.