Cardiff

I have been registered with New Directions since the end of August 2015 and have been really pleased by the amount of work I have been given. I find all the staff very helpful and professional and would highly recommend New Directions.

Sophie, Teaching Assistant, Cardiff.

Sophie

New Directions have been a great help in arranging supply cover at very short notice, always a first class service, pleasant staff and always happy over the phone!

Love them!

Linda, St Francis Primary Cardiff

St Francis RC Primary

Dan has, right from the start, worked extremely hard to find work for me. As a result, despite being registered with 3 additional agencies, it is with New Directions, (through Dan’s complete commitment to working for you), that I have received about 90% or more of my work as opposed to the other 3 agencies over the last 11/12 months. Dan has always given me the time to discuss my reflections on different placements at different schools, (sometimes for quite lengthy time periods-I talk a lot!) without ever rushing me. He is therefore not only an excellent communicator but someone with incredible patience and an excellent listener at the same time. Dan has been very reliable and has contacted me extremely frequently, not only to offer me work, but also in response to any queries that I have had at different points in time. He has always communicated clearly the daily rate involved and the required responsibilities.

There have been many highlights. Having worked in the same school for 23 years, working for yourselves in many different schools has given me the opportunity to greatly broaden my experience of the job of teaching. I have developed a range of new teaching approaches and techniques that wouldn’t have occurred otherwise. I have met many new people. My two week placement at King Henry VIII school in Abergavenny I will always remember fondly for many reasons.

As a result I would definitely reccomend New Directions!

Phil

Our Account Manager Sian is an excellent member of staff at New Directions she is very helpful and is always willing to help with any supply cover needed at Ysgol Bro Sannan. She is very friendly and never lets us down. I would definitely recommend New Directions.

Secretary – Ysgol Gynradd Bro Sannan

It has been lovely working for New Directions again. They are flexible around my part time job and having a child. A big thank you to my account manager, Shannon, for always being understanding and finding me work even at short notice.

I have really enjoyed having her as my account manager she is always understanding and gives a personal touch when discussing my placements. Shannon is always there to help and I really appreciate her friendly nature. Keep up the good work New Directions.

Rebeka, Newport supply teacher

Shannon, my point of contact, is always very pleasant and understanding of my wishes regarding which schools I want or do not want to work in. She’s always very polite and efficient in her work, letting me know about any work available and bookings she places me in. She always answers my queries and is always willing to find out information I ask for if she doesn’t know the answer there and then. Many thanks, New Directions and Shannon.

Georgia, supply teacher in Newport

I have had two long-term placements at schools I have fallen in love with. Both of these opportunities have arisen thanks to New Directions. Any issues/problems I have had have been quickly sorted by the outstanding team that work there and I am truly thankful for all that they do.

Jac, Learning Support Assistant

Jac

We have chosen to use New directions for long term and short term cover as they are always reliable and give us such wonderful supply staff. It has helped my day to day work as they are very efficient and give the school continuity with teachers.
Shannon, our account manger, always addresses any problems. The highlight of working with New Directions is their reliability. I highly recommend schools use New Directions.

Milton Infants, Newport