Cardiff

Account Manager Name: Chloe E

Candidate Length of time working with New Directions: 3-5 years

Description of relationship with New Directions point of contact: New Directions worked hard to try and give me consistent work at schools I enjoyed going to. My account manager stayed in touch frequently and I had steady work overall.

Highlight of working with New Directions: My account manager understood that I needed work in advance as I use public transport and made an effort to keep work local and at schools I enjoyed.

Would recommend New Directions? : Yes

Mark, Primary Teacher – Cardiff

Chloe was absolutely fantastic throughout my time at new directions. I never would have survived supply teaching if it wasn’t for Chloe. Chloe ensured she was always checking in to make sure everything was going well with placements. She was reliable and always there to answer any queries. Chloe made me feel comfortable and confident going around the different schools. I was always offered work within a reliable amount of time which was convenient for both myself and the school. Chloe worked her best to send me to schools I had already been to so I could build relationships with staff and school. I was given regular feedback after Chloe had contacted the school to review the day. Chloe supported me throughout my time with the company leading to me getting my current maternity position. If nothing comes at the end of this position I will be returning to new directions as Chloe provided such fantastic support.

Highlight of working with New Directions: The excellent service provided by staff, ensuring they were always polite and helpful when support was needed. Also the amount of work provided, as an NQT this supported my induction hours massively and gave me a wide range of experience.

Would recommend New Directions? : Yes

Newly Qualified Primary Teacher – Rhondda Cynon Taf

I would recommend working with New Directions.

There was always plenty of work available and it was great that work was also close to home. Communication was always pleasant, reliable and clear and anytime I rang or emailed the reply was always quick.

The were always really professional, I felt that if there was a school I did not go back to it was handled really well. Even though I was a NQT, I never felt out of my depth or overwhelmed.

I enjoyed the wide range of classes and key stages that I was able to go to. They made being a supply teacher enjoyable and not daunting.

Everybody was always really kind and understanding, especially when I had to ring in sick on a few occasions.

Gemma was always really helpful and approachable plus great in finding good schools to go in and go back to for long periods of supply. The team were really great, I enjoyed working with Gemma, who really made the experience worthwhile.

Elisabeth, Primary Teacher in Caerphilly

I have been employed with New Directions for the past Year, they have been fantastic!
New Directions have been incredibly reliable, efficient and always find work for me. They have been very polite and supportive, I am very happy to be an employee. I would highly recommend New directions, they are the best agency I have worked for. The reliability, pay and dedicated Account Manager have been great. It is a bonus of being paid weekly and knowing that I will have work when I need it.

Laura, Secondary Team Candidate, Cardiff

My Account Manager, has been brilliant. He is always positive, is open to get feedback and offer support and makes every effort to find work which suits my needs and is very organised (confirming placements, contact details immediately after phone calls) My highlight of working with New Directions as a teacher is when I see children having fun learning.

James, Primary Teacher from Monmouth

I have been with New Directions past two years now and I have nothing but praise for the company. This year has been as good as the year before that for me. The staff are always friendly and very professional, especially my Account Manager, who is always prompt in getting back to me whenever need be. I have had a variety of work opportunities from New Directions this year, and it has suited perfectly well around my university and personal life commitments. I never cease to recommend New Directions to my family and friends, and feel proud to be affiliated with the company. I want to congratulate New Directions for the fabulous job they have been doing and want to wish them all the very best for the years to come.

Elizabeth

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Cardiff

Elizabeth, Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Cardiff

I have been registered for Learning Support Assistant work with New Directions for seven months. I was contacted by the Additional Learning Needs account manager who offered me positions in specialist Additional Learning Needs Schools. She has been amazing at finding me work and I can’t thank her enough for giving me the opportunity to work in a variety of different classroom environments. One of the posts I have been working in via New Directions was advertised as a permanent role and I was lucky enough to get the post.  I value all of the experiences I have had within the Additional Learning Needs Schools and I would definitely recommend New Directions Education for anyone looking to gain experience in Mainstream and Additional Learning Needs Education.

Angharad, Level 3 Learning Support Assistant, Cardiff

I registered with New Directions Education and my account manager on the Additional Learning Needs team recognised my skill set and ensured I was placed within an Additional Learning Needs School. The School placement I went to was my first with New Directions and appropriately fitted my skill set. Being in the right role has allowed me to excel in my position and has secured me a permanent full time role within the School.

Paul, Learning Support Assistant, Cardiff