Candidate Testimonials

Having come to new directions as an NQT, the consistent and personalised support that has been provided by my Account Manager has been invaluable. Time is always taken to discuss any aspect of my work in a friendly and professional manner.

Shelley, NQT

Shelley, NQT

I have worked for many agencies but New Directions and my Account Manager in particular, have been the most consistently efficient and thorough in professionalism. The friendly approach coupled with attention to detail would lead me to recommend New Directions to any teacher looking to work in this area. In fact I have – my Account Manager’s knowledge and capacity to problem solve is exceptional. A ‘spot on chap’ and long may the working relationship continue.

Stuart, Supply Teacher

I joined New Directions in April 2012 as a Cover Supervisor for secondary schools. I’ve worked for 12 years as a Learning Mentor and, as these posts started to disappear, I decided upon a change of direction: whole-class work instead of one-to-ones. My Account Manager and the team at ND Liverpool could not have been more helpful in signing me up and guiding me through what was expected of me.

I have had constant, regular work from the agency and gained mountains of experience in a wide variety of secondary schools. If I’m being honest, I started off with three agencies but dropped the other two as I had such regular work from ND – and virtually none from the others.

The confidence this work gave me enabled me to apply for, and secure a post as a Personal Tutor and Lecturer at Liverpool Community College for four days a week.

I enjoy the Cover Supervisor work so much, I still do Thursdays in schools for New Directions. It’s the variety – I run five one-hour sessions each day on any subject on the National Curriculum, with the staff of the school’s subject department setting the work for me to deliver and then marking or assessing it afterwards. I just have to be with the class and help them along with it. Discipline is rarely a problem and the schools are all really supportive.

If you’ve never tried it before, have a go – I could not imagine a better agency to start your journey with.

I suppose schools might wonder about Cover Supervisors’ role. I think we bring a fresh set of eyes to the pupils’ needs and provide a really valuable service when staff are suddenly unavailable for some reason. I chat to other supply staff and I’d love to say that their experiences with other agencies were as brilliant as mine with ND, they never are.

I could not speak more highly of New Directions Liverpool – to schools or to prospective staff.

Phil, Supply Staff

New Directions has been a fantastic teaching agency to work for, at a time when I needed it most! All the staff have been friendly and professional, helping me with any queries I had regarding work. My Account Manager has been approachable, honest and reliable when giving me work in different schools. He has excelled in finding me work in the area that I live so travelling has not been an issue. I am very happy having New Directions as my choice of supply agency.

Marc, Supply Teacher

I have been working for New Directions for a year after teaching overseas for 11 years. I sent my CV to a number of agencies and New Directions were the quickest at getting me registered and into work. Their Account Manager’s are hard working and efficient, and always helpful and friendly.

Supply Teacher

I would unreservedly recommend the New Directions service. I have always experienced regular work, a professional attitude and “service with a smile”.

Trevor

New Directions offer a friendly yet professional service that supports supply teachers effectively. Two way contact allows both New Directions and it’s employees to develop a positive working relationship. New Directions staff are considerate, understanding and always available for help and advice.

Phil, Supply Teacher

I first met my Account Manager about two years ago when I enrolled with New Directions, and we have since built up a fantastic working relationship. She has a wonderful, bubbly personality, and is always prepared to go the extra mile. I find her very professional and hardworking, yet very approachable and easy to talk to.

My Account Manager has never failed to find me a placement (I am currently on a long term assignment – 18 months and still going strong!!) Every placement has been suited to my qualifications and within an easily commutable distance.

I have regular contact with my Account Manager. She gives me feedback from employers when I am on assignment, and always ensures that everything is running smoothly. She is also in regular contact with employers to ensure that they are happy with the service they are receiving.

In all, I find my Account Manager to be a great person, who is very conscientious, and a pleasure to work with. I would definitely recommend her to others, she is brilliant!

Lynette, Supply Teacher