Job Title: Professional Learning Coordinator

Location: Homebased, Scotland.

Salary: £42,456 to £47,544 (£16,982 to £(phone number removed) FTE pro rata)

Job Type: Part time, permanent, 0.4FTE (2 days per week)

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 25 April 2025.

Interviews to be held in late May in Edinburgh (venue to be confirmed).

Start date: Ideally,1 September 2025, depending on individual circumstances.

About Us:

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.

The Role:

The Professional Learning Events Coordinator role offers an exciting opportunity to work within the SLS team, Leading the coordination of all professional learning activities. The post will cover Scotland, supporting the General Secretary.

You will have an ability to create and set up content for in-person and digital event delivery platforms, be able to plan, implement and manage the user experience journey for speakers and delegates as well as have extensive experience of working with IT systems in general and Microsoft Teams in particular.

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 part time position and is paid on a five-point incremental range from £42,456 to £47,544 starting at £42,456 (which is £16,982 per annum at 0.4 pro rata).

Extra Information:

SLS is committed to equalities and values diversity. SLS also offers a very generous package of benefits, including 33 days holiday (13 days pro rata) 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.

Please click the APPLY button and include a letter of application and your CV.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Training Specialist, Learning and Development Specialist, Instructional Coordinator, Learning and Development Manager, may also be considered for this role