Primary supply agency · Derby and Derbyshire
Great people for Derbyshire classrooms.
We find supply teachers, teaching assistants and SEN specialists for primary schools. Local, independent, and run by a team who know the area we serve.
- 40+ years of education supply experience
- Safer recruitment in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education
- Enhanced DBS checks for every placement
- 24hr out-of-office service, Sunday to Friday
Types of work
Supply that fits around you
From a single day's cover to a permanent post, we match you to schools that suit you.
Day to day supply
Flexible work in different schools, without the stress of full-time duties. Book ahead or take a call on the morning.
Find out more02Long-term assignments
Variety with the security of a semi-permanent post. We talk the role through with you before your details go to a school.
Find out more03Temporary to permanent
Once a school has got to know you, you may be considered for permanent posts that come up.
Find out more04Permanent
We help schools recruit for permanent positions and advertise them on our vacancies page.
Find out moreVacancies
Roles open now
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Working with Claire's
Looked after from your first booking
Supply teachers are professionals, and we treat them that way. There is always someone to talk to when you call the office.
Register in four steps
Tell us about you, your experience and the days you can work. Save and finish later if you need to.
Talk it through
Your consultant gets to know what you want, and checks the role with you before your details go to a school.
Check-in calls
We call the school to check you have arrived safely, and again at the end of the day to see how it went.
Paid on time
We take care of your weekly timesheet and make sure you are paid on time, at professional rates.
For schools
Staff who understand your school
We don't believe in one size fits all. We take time to listen to what your school needs, then send teachers and teaching assistants with the skills to match.
- Primary teachers
- Teaching assistants, levels 2 to 4
- Nursery nurses
- SEN specialists
- Cover supervisors
- INSET day training
Reviews
Kind words from schools and staff
Always friendly, helpful and efficient and strive for the highest standards. Would not go anywhere else when we need supply staff in our school.
Their friendly, professional team listens to the requirements of both teachers and schools and gives thought to how they match them.
They really take the time to get to know everyone and put 100% effort into finding assignments that suit us.
Meet the team
The friendly voices at The Old School House
Five people in Belper who answer the phone, fill the bookings and look after you.
Claire SiddonsManaging DirectorOversees the general running of the business.Sarah LanganBranch ManagerRuns the office, bookings and registrations. Your main point of contact.Katie AdamsSenior Recruitment ConsultantFills bookings and keeps in touch with our teachers and support staff.
Catherine BlackfordRelationship and Compliance OfficerMakes sure every compliance procedure is followed before anyone works.
Laura SmithurstFinance ManagerLooks after accounts, payroll and any finance questions.The Staffroom
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