sidsnstars
I really think you have a chat with your Ops Manager. Anyone who has been given the position of Ops Controller has had to prove themself in many ways to attain that status. I have worked with and known your Ops Manager for around 20 years and I find it very strange that you cannot sort this out by a quick chat.
In any Airline, all Ops staff require to be fully functional in all the aspects of the "Ops Controller" position and at the end of the day you're responsible for the running of your shift. I assume you had to be trained in various aspects of the job and slot management / flight planning is a crucial task. The junior staff in your department cannot progress and be a help to you if they don't understand all the facets of the positions - so they require training.
The Airline I work for is not as large as the one that you or no sig are employed by and we don't have anywhere near the amount of Ops Staff you have but we will not let people lose on their own if there is any doubt whatsoever that they cannot accomplish the task.
They've got to learn to be a part of the team and they'll look to you for help. Help them when they ask and be assured that if you have the dedication to the job that you portray, they will also