Member of the Supervisory Board

About the Amstelland Education Group

The Amstelland Education Group consists of thirteen special education schools in Amstelveen and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. The foundation bases its actions and the education provided in its schools on Christian (Roman Catholic and Protestant) principles and values. Each school has its own distinct character, but all operate based on the same core values: trust, connection, and passion. The Amstelland Education Group’s mission rests on three pillars: internationalization, sustainability, and contemporary learning.

At the Amstelland Education Group, children are encouraged to develop into curious, open-minded global citizens. Equal opportunity is the guiding principle in this regard. The curriculum strikes a balance between personal development, socialization, and knowledge, with the core objectives serving as a solid foundation, allowing the education group to address diverse educational needs. In this way, the Foundation aims to challenge children to their fullest potential and foster a love of learning.

Structure and Supervisory Board

The Foundation has an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board consisting of five members. The Amstelland Education Group is a member of the PO Council and operates in accordance with the Code of Good Governance in Primary Education. The education group adheres to the basic principles established regarding the professionalism of administrators, supervisors, and managers in primary education. In 2021, a new director was appointed and the composition of the Supervisory Board was changed. At the end of 2021, the Supervisory Board (RvT) decided to work with three committees: the Remuneration Committee, the Audit Committee, and the Education & Quality Committee.

The current Board of Trustees places great importance on ensuring that its membership is as broad and diverse as possible, including in terms of gender, age, cultural background, and specific areas of expertise. Given the international environment in which the Amstelland Education Group provides its educational services and the current composition of the board, candidates with an immigrant background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stake and expectation

The Board of Trustees meets five to six times a year, and twice a year the board consults with the Joint Participation Council (GMR). Some of the meetings are held online. In addition, there are meetings related to self-evaluation, and thematic meetings are organized with the school principals. On average, six schools are visited each year.

The new member will serve on the (Education) Committee and will attend 3 to 4 separate meetings per year for this purpose. In principle, the Education Committee consists of two members of the Board of Trustees who possess the necessary educational expertise. The Education Committee elects a chairperson from among its members. Members of the Board of Trustees serve a four-year term, which may be renewed once.

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• You are an (experienced) supervisor or have extensive professional experience, preferably in the field of (primary) education; experience with managing current quality assurance systems and with change processes in education;
• You have demonstrable knowledge of developments and challenges in elementary education, educational innovation, and educational quality, particularly in an urban context;
• You serve as a strong partner to the president and your colleagues on the Board of Trustees when it comes to educational quality;
• You have a strong personality, are a good listener, are curious and open, and are sensitive to the various interests;
• You are a team player; an essential part of this role is building connections at various levels;
• You’re a creative thinker who isn’t afraid to think outside the box;
• You respect the foundation’s principles and mission;
• You have sufficient time and energy to serve as a member of the Supervisory Board;
• You are a person of integrity, have a strong sense of responsibility, and are self-reliant;
• You have the ability to objectively and independently assess the foundation’s policies and the performance of the Executive Board;
• You have the ability and the right attitude to support the Executive Board and the General Student Council by offering advice and serving as a sounding board.

Compensation

When determining the remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board, the laws and regulations (WNT-2) governing the remuneration of senior executives in the (semi-)public sector and the Code of Good Governance in Education are taken into account.

Procedure

In this process, the Amstelland Education Group is being assisted by the executive search firm Colourful People. For further information about the Supervisory Board position, please contact Mr. Özkan Gölpinar. He can be reached at 06-55106789 or via o.golpinar@colourfulpeople.nl.

Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 14, 2023, using the "Apply" button on this page. Colourful People will conduct the initial screening of candidates. Two rounds of interviews with the selection committee of the Amstelland Education Group will take place during the first week of June. The goal is for the new member to start as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates who contribute to the diversity of the Amstelland Education Group are strongly encouraged to apply.