Right support.
Right place.
Right time.




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.
School members looking to make a change in their environment for pupils
Diverse print and digital channels through which people see our job listings
Potential candidates who receive our job email alerts each week
Active job listings that we publish online and send to potential staff
3+ outcome areas where people are making progress
Funding secured for pupils who needed it the most every year
Schools registered with us to find the right supply teachers to support their children
Supply teachers currently in roles they enjoy being in across Devon & Cornwall


Strength in Support
Success in Education
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.
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.
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.
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.



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.

Full Time Teacher
at Mill Ford School

Experienced Pre-school Teacher
at Laira Green Primary School

Year 5 Teacher (with Year 5 & 6 Team Leader)
at Lipson Vale Primary School

Behaviour Assistant
at Marine Academy Plymouth

SEND Assistant
at Marine Academy Plymouth

Assistant Headteacher
at Mill Ford School

SENDCo
at Riverside Community School

Examination Invigilator
at Lipson Co-operative Academy

Educational Psychologist Main Grade
at Plymouth Learning Partnership

Primary & Secondary Teachers
at Supply Plus

Teaching Assistant / Higher Level Teaching Assistant
at Supply Plus

Supply Teaching Assistants
at Supply Plus

Part Time Careers Administrator
at Devonport High School for Boys

Lunchtime Supervisor
at Devonport High School for Boys

Part Time Bursary Finance Officer
at Devonport High School for Boys

Class Teachers
at Montpelier Primary School

Classroom Teacher (English Subject Leader/Personal Development Subject Leader/Senior Leadership Team)
at Boringdon Primary School

Cleaning Supervisor
at Devonport High School for Girls

Director of Social & Health Services
at Scott Medical and Healthcare College

EYFS & KS1 Phase Leads
at St Matthew's Church of England Primary & Nursery Academy

Headteacher
at St Edward's CofE Primary School and Nursery

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

Administrator
at Lipson Vale Primary School

Teacher of Humanities
at Stoke Damerel Community College

Site Assistant
at Stoke Damerel Community College

Our blog: Learning Curve
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.
"The PLP team are warm, supportive and knowledgeable in their expertise. I enjoy my role within the team as a family learning mentor, and feel empowered to support children and families knowing I have a great team around me, with regular supervision and access to a variety of CPD opportunities to further my development."

"The service and provision provided by PLP has been exceptional and at times almost life saving They are professional and compassionate and strive to provide the very best for our families across our city."

“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..”

"The staff have always been professional, caring and supportive. They are always polite and friendly and very importantly keep you informed of events. It has been a pleasure to work for Supply Plus, they are a wonderful team to work for."

"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! "

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.

I have greatly enjoyed my year with Supply Plus. For the first half of the year, I worked with schools across Plymouth, honing and developing my teaching skills after training as a teacher during the pandemic. In the second half of the year I had a long-term contract with a Year 4 class. I have truly loved every day of work this year and I am about to start a new chapter of my teaching career with a Year 1 class in London! I couldn’t have done it without you Supply Plus. Thank you for all the training, advice, always being on the end of the phone. You’ve helped me to springboard my career.

“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..”

“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..”

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.

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 is as smooth as possible!

"PLP is an inclusive company, which thrives on a supportive network of professionals within the team. They are compassionate and understanding."

"Thank you all for making my time with Supply+ so enjoyable. From the beginning the Supply+ team have been incredibly helpful alongside their excellent and frequent communication. I will happily recommend Supply+ to anyone I know going into supply work."

"I like that through my role in PLP children are at the heart of the therapy we deliver, and how good communication is between the team schools and families."

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.
