Plymouth Learning Partnership Mentor in School Library

Working together for the good of schools, pupils and families in Plymouth and across the South West.

We provide effective support services for children and families, and solve your school’s recruitment challenges. And thanks to our community reinvestment model, we deliver exceptional value for money too.

About us
250+

Schools registered with us to find the right supply teachers to support their children

200+

School members looking to make a change in their environment for pupils

80+

Active job listings that we publish online and send to potential staff

£1.5m

Funding secured for pupils who needed it the most every year

86%

3+ outcome areas where people are making progress

500+

Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week

6

Diverse print and digital channels through which people see our job listings

200+

Schools across Devon and Cornwall for which we’ve attracted applicants

Strength in Support
Success in Education

Connected
"I enjoy working for PLP, connecting with different professions."

Our network of experts combine with schools all around the city, allowing us to deliver the service that children need, no matter who or where they are.

Responsive
"I have always found PLP to be incredibly responsive to our needs."

We’re ready to jump into action to respond to schools’ and pupils’ needs. Our dynamic, highly-trained team are ready for action – schools know they can rely on us.

Creative
"Everyone is committed to find a creative way to remove barriers and support families."

Resourceful, perceptive and well-informed, we know there’s not always a one-size-fits-all solution. We explore different approaches to find the best way to help.

Supportive
"They enable us to identify and support the needs for the children."

We’re here to take care of people. Ensuring school staff and parents are given the right help and resources ultimately means that children benefit.

Plymouth Learning Partnership Team
Plymouth Learning Partnership Mentor with Pupils Outside
Plymouth Learning Partnership Pupil

Looking for a new role?

If you’re considering finding a new job in a school in Plymouth, or elsewhere in Devon or Cornwall, take a look at the latest listings on our Schools’ Post. We have both full-time and part-time vacancies available across a variety of roles.

View our current job vacancies
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy

Teaching Assistant

at Brunel Primary and Nursery Academy

Fixed Term Contract
£23,709 pro rata, £12.29 per hour
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Whitleigh Community Primary School

Pastoral Support Worker (Maternity Cover)

at Whitleigh Community Primary School

Full Time Permanent
Grade E £29,093 - £31,586 pro rata
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Whitleigh Community Primary School

Nurture Class Teacher

at Whitleigh Community Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 per annum
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Compton C of E Primary School

1:1 Teaching Assistant

at Compton C of E Primary School

Part Time Permanent
Grade C.5
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Boringdon Primary School

Classroom Teacher (English Subject Leader / Personal Development Subject Leader / Senior Leadership Team)

at Boringdon Primary School

Full Time Permanent
MPS / UPS + TLR2a
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Bickleigh Down Primary School

Fixed Term 1:1 Teaching Assistant

at Bickleigh Down Primary School

Fixed Term Contract
Grade C5 – C7 £12.85 – £13.26 per hour (£24,790 - £25,584 FTE).
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mill Ford School

IT Technician

at Mill Ford School

Part Time Term Time
Grade E, points 15-20, FTE £29,093 - £31,586 (pro rata £12,667 - £13,752)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Mill Ford School

Full Time Teacher

at Mill Ford School

Full Time Permanent
MPS/UPS + 1 SEN Point
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Vale Primary School

Year 5 Teacher (with Year 5 & 6 Team Leader)

at Lipson Vale Primary School

Full Time Permanent
M1- M6 / UPS (+TLR2b for Year 5 & 6 Team Lead)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Plymouth Learning Partnership

Educational Psychologist Main Grade

at Plymouth Learning Partnership

Full Time Permanent
PLP Grade 13 (£48,648 - £51,526) to PLP Grade 15 (£54,407-£57,279)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Supply Plus

Primary & Secondary Teachers

at Supply Plus

Various
Competitive
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Supply Plus

Supply Teaching Assistant

at Supply Plus

Various
TBC
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Urgently needed
Last chance!
Supply Plus

Supply Teaching Assistant Training

at Supply Plus

Various
supplyplus@plpcic.co.uk
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Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Boys

Teacher of Food Technology (full time)Maternity Cover

at Devonport High School for Boys

Fixed Term Contract
MPS/UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Vale Primary School

Music Teacher and Lead

at Lipson Vale Primary School

Part Time Permanent
M1- M6 (an unqualified teacher would be considered)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Caretaker – Plymouth Schools

at St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Full Time Permanent
Starting salary £22,157
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St George's CofE Primary School

Teacher (Maternity Cover)

at St George's CofE Primary School

Full Time Fixed Term
MPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Lipson Vale Primary School

Key Stage 1 Lead

at Lipson Vale Primary School

Full Time Permanent
Grade: M1- M6 / UPS (+TLR2b for KS1 Lead)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Director of Social and Health Sciences

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Full Time Permanent
MPS/UPS + TLR 1a
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Teacher of History

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Full Time Temporary
Salary/Grade: MPS/UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Teacher of Science

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Full Time Permanent
Salary/Grade: MPS/UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Stephens Community Primary School

Teaching Assistant

at St Stephens Community Primary School

Part Time Term Time
£12.26 per hour
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Burraton Community Primary School

Parent Support Advisor

at Burraton Community Primary School

Part Time Permanent
£24482-£29951
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Teaching Assistant X 2

at St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Part Time Permanent
Grade SC2 NJC points 3
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Teacher of English (Full time or Part time)

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Full Time Permanent
http://MPS/UPS(Potential TLR available as literacy coordinator for experienced candidate)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Science Technician

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Part Time Permanent
Grade D, scale pt 8 - 14 £25,992 - £28,624, Actual salary: £18,172 - £20,014 per annum
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Teaching Assistant

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Part Time Permanent
 Grade B, scalepoint 3 - 4 (£24,027 - £24,404 fte per annum) Actual Salary: £15,400 - £15,642 pro rata
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Stoke Damerel Community College

Catering Assistant

at Stoke Damerel Community College

Part Time Permanent
NJC Grade B scp 3-4 scp 3 – 4 £24,027 - £24,404 FTE per annum. Actual salary £15,400 - £15,641
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Old Priory Junior Academy

2 x Full time Key Stage 2 Teachers

at Old Priory Junior Academy

Full Time Term Time
MPS 1 - 6
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

SENDCo

at St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Part Time Permanent
UPS1-3,
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Boys

Learning Manager

at Devonport High School for Boys

Fixed Term Contract
Grade E SCP 15 - 20 - Full Annual Salary (£29,093 to £31,586)
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
Devonport High School for Boys

Lunchtime Supervisor

at Devonport High School for Boys

Part Time Term Time
£12.21 Per Hour
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

EYFS & KS1 Phase Leads

at St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Full Time Term Time
MPS - UPS
Be an early applicant
Urgently needed
Last chance!
St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Headteacher

at St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

Full Time Permanent
Leadership L8 – L13

You’re in good company

Our ability to bring children, families and schools the support they need relies on the relationships and connections we make. Here’s a sample of the feedback we’ve had from people who have called on Plymouth Learning Partnership’s services.

We are very appreciative for the many years of care, support, professionalism and insight that Plymouth Learning Partnership (PLP) has been able to offer our school. Their expertise in the field of Safety & Health is second to none. From asbestos to zonal fire issues, PLP visiting consultants are extremely knowledgeable and are able to offer advice on a wide range of issues to ensure compliance. Just ask a question and they always have the answers you need! In addition, they are able to offer training across many subject areas, either online or in person, fulfilling all our school CPD needs. PLP are providers of a friendly, professional and valued partnership and I would highly recommend using their services.

Colin Freeman
Colin Freeman
Site Manager

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Supply Plus. The sign-up process and online booking system are well organised, and I have found it fantastic for helping to organise my days with ease. Supply Plus staff have always answered the phone and replied to emails almost instantly and have aided with any issues I may have. I have had the most amazing experiences in multiple schools around Plymouth and thank the Supply Plus team for giving me these opportunities. I really hope to work with Supply Plus again in the future.

M G
M G

"PLP doesn't hide away from the challenging, complex and often painful stuff that needs to be tackled in order to help young people succeed.

Martin Huggins
Martin Huggins
PLP

"Thank you all so much for everything over the past 2 years! For enabling me to start my teaching career and for working so hard to make everything as smooth as possible!"

M F
M F
Teacher

“PLP workers are flexible & try to meet the needs of child/home/school. They are the only support in the city who are actually proactive & help rather than have long waiting lists. We pay for additional high need & it's a worry for the future if school cannot meet this cost. The demand for support from PLP is ongoing & rising! We simply cannot do without them..”

Analise Cowan
Analise Cowan
Assistant Headteacher, Prince Rock Primary School

“MAST are amazing. All of the staff are resourceful, compassionate and hardworking. Everyone is committed to find a creative way to remove barriers and support children and their families to move forwards. I would not be able to do my job without the support, expertise and advice that the MAST team provide. They are always there when we need them the most.”

Alison Havard
Alison Havard
SEND Co-ordinator, Whitleigh Primary School

"The calendar system is easy to use and the team have made every effort to be considerate with bookings that are accessible and convenient for me. I have enjoyed working in different schools and year groups. Thank you for your support!"

H C
H C
Teacher

“PLP have been really supportive towards the huge variety of challenging needs that we face within our school. There is always somebody available to talk to at the end of the phone and no question is too trivial..”

Suzanne Perkin
Suzanne Perkin
Teacher SENCO, Leigham Primary School

"I am thankful to have the opportunity to have such a proactive, compassionate service who are there to support and educate me within my role, whilst also expanding high-quality support and intervention for school staff, pupils and parents/families. I wouldn't be without PLP! "

Sarah Moger
Sarah Moger
SENCO, St Budeaux Foundation CofE

Supply+ has been a great organisation to work with! The team are always friendly and helpful, and communication is good. The calendar system on the database works really well and there has always been work when I wanted it with age groups and in areas that suit me. I have enjoyed going into a range of different schools in Plymouth and have found it a supportive way of getting back into the classroom after a break.

M W
M W

I have really enjoyed my time doing supply teaching with Supply Plus. I chose supply teaching after a long contract at a Plymouth School. My decision to leave came at a point in my life where I was keen to explore a different career path. Supply through Supply Plus gave me a breather and chance to think how I could use my skills in another way. It was totally flexible so I could map out my availability every week. It was so helpful to get an insight into how different schools operate and I learnt a lot from the experience.

AH
AH

“I think PLP MAST have the balance just right, they emapthise with the challenges schools face and they respond in a timely manner. They support, guide and advise, but are not unrealistic or judgemental. We feel supported and guided in a way no other service can match at present..”

Lisa Birnie
Lisa Birnie
Assistant Headteacher and SENCO, Elburton Primary School

"I started working for PLP as a placement student and fell in love with not only the work but also the team and the values that underpin everything. I was later hired after finishing my degree and haven't looked back since. I work daily with children providing varying support and I utilise having a multi-disciplinary to help me tailor session to meet student needs. I feel valued and appreciated by PLP and could not imagine myself working elsewhere.”

Tamalyn Baker
Tamalyn Baker
PLP

"Our PLP SALT is invaluable to us. She is brilliant at supporting us in providing advice and strategies to support early SAL need, often eliminating the need for support later on. She is also flexible in the use of her time and has provided assessments and advice for older children, enabling us to identify and support needs for these children."

Nicky Cole
Nicky Cole
SENCO, Glen Park Primary School

Thank you for making my time with Supply+ so enjoyable. From the beginning the Supply+ team have been incredibly helpful alongside their excellent and frequent communication. Supply+ are often sending out emails with further CPD which I think is a great to have those continuous opportunities. I will happily recommend Supply+ to anyone I know going into supply work and am very proud to have represented them during my time doing supply work.

H N
H N

The organisations that support us

Marjon University
Our Time Foundation
University of Exeter
Outcomes Star
Autism Education
University of Plymouth

Schools' Post has moved!

As part of our mission to bring you the very best job opportunities in education, we are moving Schools' Post to become a part of the PLP website.

You can find the new Schools’ Post job board here:

Schools' Post