Candidate Testimonials

I am happy with the level of service and the immense support received from Rachel. This means she cares for her employee’s professional needs in the work place and also she enquires candidates constantly to ensure that everything goes well according to New Directions and the schools guidelines.

Estelina, Cardiff, Fairwater High School

I have been working as a caretaker for New Directions since November 2014. As soon as all the necessary checks were clear, Rachel from New Directions was able to find me adequate work the very next day! I have always found New Directions very helpful and approachable, with pay always accurate and on time. I therefore would like to thank New Directions and in particular Rachel for their help in getting me back into employment and look forward to working with them throughout 2015.

Philip, Caretaker, Aberdare

James keeps me up-to-date with everything I need to know on a regular basis and is always friendly, open and clear. Also, whenever I have any questions or difficulties, I know that consistent and reliable help is only a phone call away. This is also true whenever James is unavailable and I talk to Mari or Rhian.

It is very reassuring to know that I am valued as a candidate and that this translates into a steady stream of regular work. And that is quite aside from the quality of experiences I have had in all of the schools I have been sent to.

Whenever I cross paths with any other supply teachers who aren’t already with New Directions I always try to persuade them to join them. I wouldn’t do that if I didn’t believe in the quality of the service you provide.

I would recommend New Directions to other teachers.

John, Primary Teacher, RCT

Excellent. Contacted on a daily basis. Very reliable. Informative and supportive. Laura has been excellent in providing information and support from the moment I started working for New Directions. She has been very helpful and along with her colleagues has found me an interesting variety of work which I have enjoyed.

Highlight of working with New Directions: Working in a number of different schools. Range of work has been interesting. Working on the GPS has given me a degree of financial security and allowed me to plan my expenditure accordingly. I hope I can work on the GPS in 2015.

Would recommend New Directions? : Yes

Chris, Primary Teacher, Liverpool

My relationship with my point of contact has been brilliant. I feel like I can call Laura with any concerns or queries, she has been reliable and very helpful.

Highlight of working with New Directions: Getting my long term position.

Would recommend New Directions? : Yes

Samantha, Primary Teacher, Liverpool

I have an excellent relationship with New Directions and  I always hear from Michelle. She always makes sure that I receive work and supports me when working long term.  Since returning from London it has made me realise that people can survive on supply. It has helped a great deal to get my name mentioned between Head Teachers. I would recommend New Directions and I cannot praise Michelle enough! She is the reason I get the opportunity for long term posts. She is extremely supportive and reassuring.

Andrea, Supply Primary Teacher, Swansea

I have worked for New Directions since September 2014 and have regular contact with my account manager Rachel who is professional and friendly. Any queries or changes to my time sheet are dealt with promptly and the text reminder to submit your time sheet is very useful. Their website is easy to navigate and clearly displays time sheets and payslips, and now online courses are available. Rachel deals with lots of candidates, yet she always treats me as an individual rather than a just another candidate.

Rosemary, Administrator, St Fagans

Good working relationship. Very clear communications and impressed with the service I have received. Very reliable and have been in contact on a weekly basis which has been great. Showed a genuine enthusiasm when giving feedback from schools and a really great attitude. My highlight of working with New Directions was being told by my point of contact that I am in demand from a number of schools. I am grateful that Michelle was able to place me in these schools as an NQT.  Michelle has been fantastic as I have mentioned above. I’ve been very happy with her service and the company in general. I would recommend New Directions.

Matthew, Newly Qualified Teacher, Swansea