Autumn term | 6 September 2023
IMPORTANT REMINDER - Closing Date - Monday 11 September
 Invitation for:
Nominations for the Schools Executive Committee
Schools Executive Committee member - 1 x Secondary vacancy (full member)
The Schools Executive Committee (SEC) is the only permanent sub-committee of DSLS CIO and undertakes the role of being the core consultative and advisory group for the CIO and schools. It is the vehicle for educational planning for Devon SLS and will act as the unified voice for schools.
The SEC comprises of 12 elected voting members (6 primary plus 6 secondary) ideally with proportionate representation from L/A and academy schools from each of the 4 areas of Devon and provide an optimum spread of specialist knowledge from each of the key DCC working group/statutory boards e.g. DEF, SFG, SOCA, SEND, Safeguarding and other themes identified as priority areas from time to time. There is also the option for the SEC to co-opt up to four Associate non-voting members from time to time.
Nominations are now being sought for 1 x Secondary vacancy (full member).
Whilst membership is limited to a committee of 12, this smaller, cross phase group will work closely with DCC, the DSLS Board and Business Support Centre to ensure that schools are appropriately represented on local authority groups and that there is effective communication and consultation to support effective decision making. The SEC will also be responsible for the agenda content for Leadership Briefings and Area Meetings.
Appointment to the SEC will be supported by way of Service Level Agreement signed by the school leader, the Governing or Trust Board and DSLS CIO. Attendance at meetings will be remunerated at £50 per hour and reimbursed back to the releasing school against invoice.
To put forward your name for these roles please complete the online form:
The closing date for nominations is noon on Monday 11 September 2023.
In the event that the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies available then an election will be necessary. This will take place in September 2023 electronically with all the results announced thereafter.
DSLS Education Trustee Vacancy (voluntary)
Are you ready for a new challenge? Are you passionate about education and have the willingness to devote the necessary time and effort? Are you ready to apply and share your professional skills in a rewarding voluntary capacity?
Devon Schools Leadership Services is looking to appoint an Education Trustee to actively contribute to the Board’s strategic direction and be an advocate for the organisation.
Our Motivating Drivers are to:
- Be the voice of and support for school leadership in the south-west.
- Become the conduit for school leadership and school improvement.
- Proactively address the needs of leaders to ultimately benefit learners.
- Become a self-sustaining, not for profit organisation
Read about our mission, vision, values and guiding principles on the DSLS website.
The Board structure comprises of a Chair, Treasurer, up to eight appointed trustees and the Business and Operations Manager and collectively, they hold the charity ‘in trust’ for current/future beneficiaries and achieve its Object by:
- ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
- being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its ‘corporate’ behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
- ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
What is the role of an Education Trustee?
To be a trustee of an organisation is an exciting and fulfilling role, and the most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, skill sets and experiences. The core purpose of the Education Trustee is to:
- fulfil the role of representing the strategic voice for schools on the Board of Trustees.
- ensure that all relevant Phase specific issues are central to the Devon SLS strategic planning through membership and representation on the Schools Executive Committee (SEC).
- work closely with all Board member remits and with the Schools Executive Committee in a mutually complementary way.
Applications are welcome from serving school leaders or CEOs drawn from subscribing schools/Trusts and also non-serving school leaders e.g. retirees.
What is the commitment?
In terms of time commitment, Trustees are expected to attend all Board meetings which are typically held 5 times a year within normal business hours. Additionally, Education Trustees attend Schools Executive Committee meetings on a rotational basis (3 per year). Most meetings are for a 2-hour duration.
It’s an exciting opportunity to help shape the future direction of Devon SLS and provide you with further personal and professional development.
If you want to add working as a Charity Trustee to your professional portfolio and help advance education for the public benefit by supporting teaching and learning, leadership and community engagement in schools throughout Devon and South West England, then this could be for you. Note that this role is voluntary.
Interested? Please submit your CV together with a shrt supporting statement to Clare Coates, DSLS Business and Operations Manager, via email: clare.coates@devonsls.co.uk.
Closing Date for applications is Monday 11 September 2023.
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