Candidate Testimonials

I have worked with New Directions for the past two years as a primary supply teacher.

During this time, Annie has been my point of contact and her service has been exemplary. Her communication is fantastic, always replying to messages and calls quickly. She is extremely flexible, understanding the difficulties of arranging childcare around work. She has always tried to find me work in advance and local to my area which I greatly appreciate.

My sister also works for New Directions and Annie has been amazing at finding us both work locally on different days so we can share childcare.

We can’t thank Annie enough for all her work this academic year at finding us supply work.

Highlight of working with New Directions: Having worked for other supply agencies in the past, which have not been flexible arranging work around childcare. Working with Annie has been the highlight of working with New Directions.

I only work now as a supply teacher solely for New Directions because of the excellent work Annie does at finding me regular work, close to my home and around my childcare arrangements. Annie is a huge asset to your company.

Additional comments about New Directions:

Your online calendar is fantastic for arranging work around childcare.

Teacher Testimonial

I have been working for New Directions as a supply teacher for just under a year. My point of contact Gemma has been professional, courteous and friendly throughout my time working for New Directions. She has given me all of the work and support that I required and has provided me with effective and motivatinal feedback. We have been in contact regularly and she has been instrumental in my staying in supply teaching for the length of time I have. Gemma’s positive attitude and never ending enthusiasm has been a real highlight of working for the company.
The whole process of working for Gemma and with New Directions has been a positive one. Many thanks for the opportunities I have had to work for New Directions and for such great support from Gemma and others I have spoken to when contacting the office. I have recommended and will continue to recommend New Directions as an employer for supply teaching based on the experience I have had working with Gemma as my account manager.

Dale, Teacher in Caerphilly

From day one Carley has made me feel extremely comfortable and confident to work with a supply agency. Carley has gone above and beyond to accommodate any needs I may have had and was always on the end of the phone whenever I needed advice or support. Carley has made my first year as an NQT extremely rewarding and is the main reason I am where I am today, with a secure post lined up for September in a school I love working in. All the staff at new directions have been extremely friendly and reliable.

Highlight of working with New Directions: Working for New Directions has given me the opportunity to complete my NQT year in amazing schools across different boroughs. This has boosted my confidence and has given me the vital experience I needed for my first year as an NQT. I was placed in a school for a short term contract, which turned into a long term contract and now a secure job as a Reception teacher starting in September. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my account manager and the team at New Directions.
I would definitely recommend New Directions

Additional comments about New Directions:
I would like to thank everyone at New Directions for giving me the best possible start to my teaching career and would mainly like to thank my amazing account manager Carley Edwards who went above and beyond for me and is the real reason I have a secure job in September.

Jessica, Primary Teacher Blaenau Gwent

My main point of contact is my account manager Carley. She is always very approachable,understanding and keeps me up to date with everything I need to know.Carley always calls or texts to check that everything is going well when I have been working in schools.She has been excellent at placing me in schools where she knows I will be happy and fit in well.Carley is highly professional and reliable and I could not have asked for a better manager.
Highlight of working with New Directions: Communicating with the staff who are always very friendly and helpful.
Would recommend New Directions? : Yes

Deena Primary Teacher Blaenau Gwent

Carley is always wonderful to me, she communicates well and always finds me work on a daily basis which I am truly grateful for. If there are ever any queries she is reliable and sorts things out immediately.
Highlight of working with New Directions: Friendly and professional staff who are always happy to accommodate to your needs.
I would recommend working with New Directions.

It has been a pleasure to work with such kind, polite and friendly professional people.

Gemma Primary Teacher Aberdare

Speak to Carley on a fairly regular basis despite being on a long term placement. I have found her very helpful, reliable and to have a common sense approach to matters. Highlight of working with New Directions is Working in areas fairly close to where I live. I Would recommend New Directions.

Michael Nicholas

Carley texts me with work opportunities Highlight of working with New Directions is Getting regular placements. I Would recommend New Directions.

Alan Nash, Primary Teacher, Blaenau Gwent

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