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Standby Education is Derby's local and independent education recruitment agency, placing supply teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Derby and Derbyshire. We're not a national chain. We're a small, Derby-based team — Jo and Matt — with deep roots in the local education community. We work with a manageable number of schools and candidates so we can do things properly, not just quickly. What makes us different? We're honest. We brief our candidates thoroughly before every placement. We turn down schools that don't treat supply staff well. We match on suitability, not just availability. And when you call us, you speak to a real person who knows your name. Whether you're a teacher or TA looking for flexible work in Derby, an exam invigilator seeking seasonal school roles, or a school in need of reliable, vetted staff — we're here to help. We cover: Primary teacher supply and long-term roles Secondary teacher supply across all subjects Teaching assistant and HLTA positions SEND teaching assistant roles Exam invigilator jobs All candidates are fully DBS checked, reference verified and safeguarding compliant before any placement begins. Standby Education — honest, local, Derby-based.See more