With an 1180 strong membership that includes 80% of secondary headteachers and representation in over 90% of schools in Scotland, SLS ensures that the voice of school leaders is heard throughout, within and at every level of Scottish education. We speak with an influential and respected voice which represents the interests the ever increasing number of members across the country and we’re looking for a new team member.
- Professional Learning & Policy Officer
- Home based (Scotland)
- Starting Salary £64,601 (5 point salary scale)
- Full time Permanent
The Professional Learning & Policy Officer role is an exciting new opportunity to work within the SLS team, leading the coordination of all professional learning activities. The post will cover Scotland, working alongside the General Secretary and the National Officer.
You will also have responsibility for Policy development. Duties will include identifying appropriate educational issues and bringing these to the attention of SLS staff, officers & members. This would also include representing the Association’s view at meetings where needed, submitting written reports and writing policy and position papers. You would also be required to draft responses to Scottish Government or other key stakeholder consultations.
There is also a requirement for the post holder to be required to maintain and develop high standards of services to members and ensure that the Association has an excellent reputation for its service at both local and national level.
The post holder will recommend initiatives/proposals to the Association’s senior staff and colleagues, thereby working to increase the Association’s membership more broadly in all categories and improve the service to members, as well as ensuring our offer remains relevant to members as their career develops.
The post holder will be home based although the role involves occasional travel and overnight stays throughout Scotland. IT and mobile phone equipment will be provided.
The post requires the ability to deal with individuals at a senior level. The post will suit applicants with recent experience as leaders of educational institutions or administrators with good experience of school or college management and a strong interest in professional issues.
This is a full time permanent position and is paid on a five-point incremental range starting from £64,601.
SLS is committed to equalities and values diversity. SLS also offers a very generous package of benefits, including 33 days holiday plus bank holidays and a pension scheme to which the Association contributes 9%. Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses are also covered, including a working from home allowance.
INTERESTED?
- The closing date for applications is noon 26 September 2025
- Interviews to be held in early October (venue to be confirmed)
- Start date: negotiable, depending on individual circumstances
TO APPLY
- Please send a letter of application and your CV to info@sls-scotland.org.uk.
- If you have any queries, please contact David Barnett, SLS General Secretary, David.Barnett@sls-scotland.org.uk
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