The Gooise Scholenfederatie is seeking a member for its supervisory board with a focus on Education and Quality who can contribute to diversity in the broadest sense and who embraces the challenge of our vision for “Verdraaid Goed Onderwijs” in the Gooi and Vecht region. Do you have strategic-level experience with development-oriented approaches and quality processes? If so, please read on.
The Gooise Scholenfederatie (GSF) promises: “Really great education.” “Really great education” looks different for every student, every school, every teacher, and every context. However, it is based on a few core principles: GSF puts its students first, finds the right fit for every student, and focuses on development.
Due to the expiration of one of the board members’ terms, there is an opening for a new board member with a focus on Education and Quality. The GSF is seeking a collaborative and inspiring board member with a broad perspective on education and strategic development. This member will serve on the Education and Quality Committee.
The board is looking for someone who will not only help bring in younger members but also contribute to diversity in the broadest sense.
The Gooise Scholenfederatie (GSF) consists of eight secondary schools and an international transition class (ISK) in the Gooi and Vecht region, namely: Bussum, Hilversum, Huizen, Laren, and Weesp. Each school has its own unique character, yet they are united by a shared mission and core values. The federation serves approximately 7,100 students and provides education in vocational training, ISK, VMBO, HAVO, and VWO, with approximately 900 staff members.
Qualifications for the Supervisory Board member with a focus on Education and Quality
The supervisor we are looking for has:
- Extensive knowledge of the education sector
- Administrative experience and supervisory skills
- Experience in strategic innovation and connecting organizations
- Expertise and experience in working with organizational processes and project-based work within education, youth care, or other social organizations
- Extensive knowledge of contemporary educational and pedagogical issues and of work processes in education, combined with a clear vision for translating strategic policy into teaching and learning processes, educational quality, and the GSF’s position and profile
- A holistic approach based on continuous and coherent learning and development pathways for adolescents that align with new social trends and the current needs and concerns of parents and students
- A relevant network, both professionally and regionally
And the following personal characteristics:
- A natural and open attitude can help bring the team together
- A background marked by life experience or diversity (cultural, gender, physical, or neurodiversity), which enables richer discussions within the board and ensures better representation of the student body and society
- Preferably lives or works in the Gooi and Vechtstreek region
General Information and Management Philosophy
The Gooise Scholen Federatie Foundation provides education based on general special principles. Its goal is to provide forward-looking education that thoroughly prepares students for further education or the workforce and for active participation in society. Each school is led by a principal. The Board of Directors (CvB) bears ultimate responsibility for the foundation’s operations; the chair and the Board member have divided the portfolios. The federation’s schools are supported by the Knowledge, Inspiration, and Expertise Network (KIEN), which houses the administrative departments. The organization is based on the principles of shared leadership and management based on trust. They promise students a damn good education; always focusing on the student first, then the rules. They are building a professional community in which teachers, support staff, and administrators are given control over their contributions.
The Supervisory Board oversees the Executive Board and consists of five members. A description of each member’s duties is set forth in the articles of incorporation, the board regulations, and the internal oversight regulations, which are available on the website. For information about the organization and the annual report, please refer to:GSF organization.
Commitment and expectations
The Board of Trustees meets an average of five times a year, holds a management meeting once a year, and organizes an annual themed meeting in collaboration with the GMR. In addition, the members pay a working visit to schools twice a year. The new member will serve on the Education and Quality Committee. This committee advises the Executive Board and meets approximately four times a year.
Compensation
Compensation is based on the Supervisory Board’s compensation policy, in accordance with the Senior Executives’ Remuneration Act. For this role, this amounts to approximately 8,800 euros per year.
Procedure
The Supervisory Board is working with the executive search firm Colourful People to assist with recruitment and selection. For more information about GSF, the Supervisory Board, and the position, please contact Monique Spaansen, partner at Colourful People (m.spaansen@colourfulpeople.nl), or schedule an appointment right away: Schedule a meeting with Monique Spaansen | Colourful People: to learn more about the position of supervisor at GSF. You can express your interest by submitting your cover letter and resume via the Colourful People website by May 14. The online intake interviews are scheduled for May 21 and 22. Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for June 7, withthe goal of having the new supervisor start in July.
