Swansea

After completing my PGCE this year I was ready to gain some teaching experience before beginning my career in September. Kirsty ensured that I was ready and comfortable in my roles. She was also super flexible when finding me both teaching and TA roles in local Welsh primaries. I’m so happy I was given the opportunity to gain some experience over the past few weeks and I feel it has given me confidence for the new academic year.

The highlight of working with New Directions: Gaining experience, confidence, and extra income ahead of the summer and new academic year.

Menna, Teacher, Neath

I was very fortunate to have excellent communication with my point of contact, Kirsty. Every time a problem arose each issue was always resolved very quickly and I was notified straight away. I was consistently offered work throughout West Wales.

The highlight for me was being offered a 3-month placement in the same school. I felt so welcome there and the staff and children were all wonderful to work with. I feel very grateful to have been given that opportunity by New Directions Education.

New Directions Education is by miles the best agency I have worked for when it comes to consistent work and long-term placements.

Ifan, Teaching Assistant, Carmarthenshire

Elizabeth has been my account manager since I started working for New Directions Education just over 2 years ago. She is always helpful and friendly, and helps me navigate any difficulties that may arise. She keeps me updated with courses I may be interested in to further my professional development and is always on hand for advice or a friendly chat. She has found me an abundance of work in schools in my preferred area and in doing so has helped me build great relationships with staff and pupils alike.

Alexandra, Teacher, Swansea

From the moment I made my first enquiry to New Directions, I’ve had nothing but a positive experience. Kirsty sees me as a person and not a number. The time put into my development and training is greatly appreciated. I have completed many courses through this company and there are always courses available to take.  A very professional Education agency who want the best for their candidates as well as clients.

Highlight was being offered a primary school placement for 8 weeks within 2 weeks of enrolling – this contract was extended and is still ongoing. The communication between New Directions and the school is excellent.

Rachel, Learning Support Assistant, Carmarthenshire

I was a little nervous initially upon joining an agency but, Kirsty was fantastic and my registration was really easy. I was in my first post very quickly. New Directions Education gave me all the information and support that I needed to help me in my first post. I was really fortunate that my first school is now looking to employ me.

The highlight of working with ND: I was matched so well to my first post that I have been offered a position in the school. Thank you!

Christina, LSA, Swansea

I have a good relationship with my contact at New Directions Education. Kirsty is honest, open, clear and approachable.  I have worked with her in Welsh-medium schools for several months now. I enjoy working with her because I always have excellent communication about the bookings, she answers any queries very swiftly and I am able to easily talk to her and give feedback.

The highlight for me of working with New Directions Education is good communication from them and honesty.

Cathy, WLM Teacher, Swansea

Kirsty has placed me in roles that are well suited to my skills and all my expectations have been met, in terms of regularity of work and the possibility of long-term placements. Kirsty’s style of communication is consistently positive and she responds to queries with a can-do attitude. Having Kirsty as my account manager has ensured that I have full confidence in New Directions Education providing me with consistent bookings, while demonstrating high-quality professionalism. I would not hesitate to recommend New Directions Education and Kirsty Macklin to anyone for all their education supply work needs. Thanks for your hard work Kirsty!

Owain, WLM Teacher, Carmarthenshire

Michelle Phillips is my point of contact at New Directions Education in Swansea. We have a very positive relationship and Michelle has always been very straightforward to work with. She has consistently found both short and long term work for me and with her as an intermediary, I have developed strong relationships with many schools in the Swansea area. Michelle is very friendly, courteous and always professional as well as having a good sense of humour.

Tom, Teacher, Swansea