DSLS is an independent charity which represents and supports a network of school leaders from primary and secondary schools and academy trusts within Devon and beyond.
Based upon the premise ‘For Schools ~ With Schools ~ By Schools’, our motivating drivers are to:
1. Be the voice of and support for school leadership in the south-west.
2. Become the conduit for developing leadership and driving school improvement.
3. Proactively address the needs of leaders to ultimately benefit learners.
4. Become a self-sustaining, not for profit organisation.
We are looking to recruit a highly organised, self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background. Experience of minute taking and meeting organisation will be essential, along with a sound knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications. Experience of working in the education and schools’ sector would be desirable.
The DSLS Business Support Office plays a critical role in providing efficient and coordinated support to the Board of Trustees, Schools Leadership Group and wider membership of school leaders. The successful candidate will work alongside the Business Operations Manager (BOM) and Communications & Events Coordinator as an integral part of a small but dedicated team which prides itself on delivering high quality service to internal and external stakeholders.
In return, the role will offer an interesting and rewarding insight into matters affecting school leadership within education at a time of significant developments within the sector. This is part-time role working 20 hours per week during school term time. The hours may be worked flexibly across 3 or 4 days, subject to business needs which will be discussed at interview. There will also be a requirement for occasional working out of normal office hours to include travel for meetings and events at a variety of venues.