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Teachers’ pay increase – September 2021

8th July 2021

Following the Welsh Government’s proposal to increase teachers’ pay in Wales by 1.75%, we’re delighted to announce that all teachers working on assignments with New Directions Education in Wales will automatically receive this increase from 1st September 2021. Find out more If you’re already working for us as a teacher in Wales you should have […]

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After 25 years in educational recruitment, New Directions Education Director says the past 18 months was the toughest but most inspirational yet

10th June 2021

After a quarter of a century working in education recruitment and following one of the sector’s most challenging periods to date, the man responsible for meeting over 50% of Wales’ supply teaching needs says he has been so inspired by educational professionals who have worked fearlessly to ensure the protection of staff and pupils. Gary […]

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New Directions Education appoints two new recruitment specialists at its Wirral branch

3rd June 2021

New Directions Education has strengthened its presence in the Wirral and Cheshire with the appointment of two new recruitment consultants for the region. Chris Moleson and Frank Richards have joined the New Directions team of dedicated consultants working across England and Wales to recruit and train professionals in the education sector. Canadian-born Chris, 32, lives […]

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New Directions Education beats the World Record hosting the biggest ever sign language lesson

22nd March 2021

More than 2,700 pupils and teachers from Wales, England and even the Czech of Republic, joined a free online sign language lesson organised by New Directions Education last week (March 18th) and unofficially beat the current world record by 88%. The lesson, which was held during Sign Language Week, was delivered to pupils, their teachers […]

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Schools, businesses and individuals invited to take part in Biggest Ever Online Sign Language Lesson

8th March 2021

New Directions Education to teach a class of thousands during Sign Language Week Schools, businesses and individuals are being invited to take part in one of the biggest online sign language lessons ever held during Sign Language Week 2021. New Directions Education already has more than 3,000 attendees signed up to its Biggest Ever Online […]

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93% of education professionals believe they should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

15th January 2021

And over a third say they should be in the same category as over 80s and keyworkers More than 93% of headteachers, teachers and education support staff believe they should be listed in the priority list for a Covid-19 vaccine, with 42% claiming they should be categorised with the over 80s and key workers. Currently, […]

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New Directions Christmas Food Bank Match

21st December 2020

In response to the increased need for food bank donations across the country, New Directions introduced its Christmas Food Bank Match Appeal, and invited its clients and staff to tag or send in photos of their food bank parcels, to be ‘matched’ by an additional donation from New Directions. Customers from all companies within the […]

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Hot tips for NQTs

18th December 2020

We asked Victoria and Phoebe if they had any hot tips to share with fellow NQTs ahead of the new school year. Phoebe says “Congratulations! You’ve made it into the best profession in the world. Don’t be afraid to ask for support and keep educating future generations.” Victoria gave some of her top tips for […]

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What you can expect as an NQT

Making the transition from being a student to an NQT is a step that teachers whilst on supply, can feel overwhelming. We believe that the best tips and advice come from those who have experienced it themselves. NQTs Phoebe and Victoria both worked with New Directions Education on a supply basis during their NQT years […]

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Teachers’ pay increase – September 2021

After 25 years in educational recruitment, New Directions Education Director says the past 18 months was the toughest but most inspirational yet

New Directions Education appoints two new recruitment specialists at its Wirral branch

New Directions Education beats the World Record hosting the biggest ever sign language lesson

Schools, businesses and individuals invited to take part in Biggest Ever Online Sign Language Lesson

93% of education professionals believe they should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine

New Directions Christmas Food Bank Match

Hot tips for NQTs

What you can expect as an NQT

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