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We are one of the largest education recruitment and training specialists for both supply and permanent staff in the UK, and we have been named as a preferred supplier of staff to the education sector across Wales as part of the Welsh Government’s National Procurement Service framework.

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Our expert team are here to work with you, helping you to find the right placement in your local area. We work in partnership with you to ensure we match you to the perfect role. Discover the range of candidate benefits and browse the latest vacancies.

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Since 1999 we’ve been one of the premier supply teaching recruitment and training agencies to the education community across England and Wales. We are committed to providing our clients with the very highest calibre supply staff. Discover what sets New Directions apart.

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Latest job vacancies

Cover Supervisors

Cheshire West

£70 - £80 per day

Duration: Ongoing

Cover Supervisors

Runcorn - Halton

£70.00 - £80.00 per day

Duration: Ongoing

Cover Supervisors

Cheshire East

£70.00 - £80.00 per day

Duration: Ongoing

PE Teacher

Wirral

£100 - £160 per day

Duration: Ongoing

Maths Teacher

Cheshire West

£130 - £180 per day

Duration: Ongoing

Supply Teacher

Shropshire

£141.71 per day

Duration: Ongoing

Welsh Speaking Secondary Teaching Assistant

Wrexham

57.70 - 69.03 per day

Duration: Ongoing

Teaching Assistant

Wrexham

£10.49 per hour

Duration: Ongoing

School Caretaker

Rhondda Cynon Taf

£10.20 - £11 per hour

Duration: Ongoing

School Caretaker

Blaenau Gwent

£10.20 - £11 per hour

Duration: Ongoing

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What makes New Directions Education different?

With two decades of experience, and registering over 250,000 jobs in schools, colleges and universities each year, we are committed to finding education staff the right job, the first time.

The benefits of working with us include:

Guaranteed payment scheme
FREE continuous professional development for candidates
Competitive rates of pay
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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…
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

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

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…
Joanna Teacher

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

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