Member of the Supervisory Board (with an HRM background)

Due to the end of a member’s term of office, we are seeking a member of the Supervisory Board (RvT) with a background in HRM, preferably with a broad social perspective and an innovative and entrepreneurial outlook. This position is being filled upon the recommendation of the Joint Participation Council (GMR). Due to the diversity of the student population, we strive for representation across all levels of the organization. Given the current composition of the board, female candidates who can contribute to the board’s diversity and rejuvenation are strongly encouraged to apply. We are open to first-time board members, provided they have experience at the strategic level.

What kind of candidate are we looking for?

The specific features of this paragraph:

• Has an affinity for education and a relevant professional network;
• Endorses and promotes the school group’s public identity, mission, and core values;
• Contributes to the debate on this topic with a sense of commitment and at a strategic level;
• Has the ability to reflect on the role of a supervisor;
• Serves as a sounding board for the Executive Board, with a keen sense of administrative and political dynamics;
• Has excellent communication skills and strikes the right balance between engagement and professional detachment;
• Works well in a team and has strong interpersonal skills;
• Is willing to continue learning and developing professionally alongside the team;
• Is innovative and can offer new perspectives;
• Is not the parent or guardian of an enrolled student, and there is no conflict of interest in any other way;
• Preferably living or working in Leiden or the immediate vicinity.

The new member will be appointed by the Leiden City Council. The Supervisory Board will submit the nomination to the City Council. The Supervisory Board will receive advice on this matter from an Appointments Advisory Committee (BAC) comprising members of the Supervisory Board, the Executive Board, and the General Student Council.

About Leonardo da Vinci

The Leonardo da Vinci School Group is a public school group in the city of Leiden consisting of four schools: Da Vinci College Kagerstraat, Da Vinci College Lammenschans, Leonardo College, and Da Vinci College ISK/DCC (International Transition Class/Da Vinci City College). Together, the schools provide education ranging from VMBO to VWO, including Technasium, elite sports programs, and education for newcomers. The school group has a total of over 3,000 students and more than 350 staff members. The school group has a two-member Executive Board (CvB) that functions as the competent authority and consists of two principal-administrators. They directly manage the administrative office and the four schools.

The organization has four core values: equality, freedom, connection, and diversity. It is intentionally a public school system: everyone belongs and is given equal opportunities. It strives to build diverse teams that are representative of the student body. The same applies to the board of trustees.

All schools have an open and welcoming atmosphere that makes students and staff feel at home and enjoy coming to school. Young people are educated to become self-assured global citizens who take responsibility for their choices, actively contribute to their communities, and treat the world with respect. The quality of education, academic results, and graduation rates are strong. For more information about the organization, please visit: www.davinci-leiden.nl

The Supervisory Board

The Board of Trustees serves as the employer, supervisor, and sounding board for the Executive Board. Comprising five members, the Board of Trustees oversees the institution’s operations in accordance with the Code of Good Educational Governance issued by the VO-raad. To bring clarity and balance to the relationship with the Executive Board and to enable accountability and legitimization of policy toward the broader community, the Board of Trustees established a new oversight framework in 2022. The term of office for members of the Board of Trustees is four years, and members may be reappointed once.

Scope, expectations, and compensation

The time commitment involves approximately seven meetings per year and a few working visits. Members of the Supervisory Board receive compensation in accordance with VTOI-NVTK standards.

Procedure

Leonardo da Vinci is working with the executive search firm Colourful People for its recruitment and selection process. Interested in this position? Please apply for this vacancy via the Colourful People website. For more information about the organization and the position, please contact Monique Spaansen, partner at Colourful People (M.Spaansen@colourfulpeople.nl). Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by August 21 via the Colourful People website. Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for the evening of Monday, September 4. Following that, there will be a compatibility interview for a shortlisted candidate with the other supervisors on the evening of September 6. The goal is for the supervisor to start shortly thereafter.