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About Claire's
A local, independent supply agency
With over 40 years' education supply experience in Derby and Derbyshire, we pride ourselves on a highly professional, efficient and reliable service to schools.
years of education supply experience
Being locally based, we have built up a comprehensive knowledge of the area we serve.
Our approach
A fresh approach to supply
ClaireManaging Director
We are a progressive teaching agency offering what we believe is a fresh approach to the provision of supply staff, shaped by our commitment to a bespoke service.
Our philosophy is simple. We aim to underpin the ethos and core values of your school by providing teachers and teaching assistants who understand your precise requirements. We don't believe in one size fits all; we believe in individual solutions. By taking time to listen to the specific needs of your school, we aim to provide the candidates whose skills and talents best suit each assignment.
We are proud to be a local and independent company. We build strong working relationships with both our schools and our supply staff, look for the very best candidates who are fully qualified, motivated and hard-working, and keep our database regularly updated.
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.
ClaireManaging DirectorOversees the general running of the business.
SarahBranch ManagerRuns the office, bookings and registrations. Your main point of contact.
KatieSenior Recruitment ConsultantFills bookings and keeps in touch with our teachers and support staff.
CatherineRelationship and Compliance OfficerMakes sure every compliance procedure is followed before anyone works.
LauraFinance ManagerLooks after accounts, payroll and any finance questions.They were so supportive during my time with them and compared to other supply companies show genuine care and compassion. Each new school I taught at was followed by a call by them to see if I enjoyed it.
Always friendly, helpful and efficient and strive for the highest standards. Would not go anywhere else when we need supply staff in our school.
They really take the time to get to know everyone and put 100% effort into finding assignments that suit us.
Visit or call
The Old School House, Belper
Green Lane, Belper DE56 1BY. Mon to Fri, 7am to 4:30pm, with a 24hr out-of-office service Sunday to Friday.
