Member of the Supervisory Board

Partnership

Inclusive Education in Secondary Education in Waterland

The Partnership for Appropriate Education

Waterland Secondary Education consists of seven participating school boards:

Volendam Catholic Education Foundation, Vonk Foundation, Atlascollege Foundation,

The Purmerend School Group Foundation, the ZAAM Foundation, the OPSPOOR Foundation, and

iHUB Foundation. Our goal is to provide appropriate, high-quality education

for all secondary school students in the Waterland region.

In recent years, the partnership has

governance model has been further developed to strengthen independent oversight. The

The three-member Supervisory Board oversees strategic policy and

the objectives of the partnership. The Council ensures that

integrity, inclusion, transparency, and social responsibility

remain guaranteed.

Board and

supervision

Strategic

Continuity, collaboration, and real-world impact are our top priorities

of this Partnership for Appropriate Education. To ensure this, a

A strong governance structure is essential. The three-member Supervisory Board is one

of the pillars of governance relationships. It also consists of the

the executive director, the Participants' Council on behalf of the school boards, and the

employee participation (OPR).

The Board of

Supervision plays a crucial role within the governance structure as

strategic and advisory partner to the managing director. Effective

Supervision requires an independent, thoughtful, and proactive approach. This

means that the Supervisory Board, within the scope of its role, is actively involved in the

sets the strategic direction and oversees financial continuity and

transparency.

The Board of

The supervisory body takes a proactive approach and maintains contact with the organization

by attending key SWV meetings. In addition,

Consultations are held twice a year with the Participation Council (OPR) and the

Participant Council. Visits are also made to schools and other facilities that work together

the SWV's comprehensive network. In this way, the Council contributes to a stable

a future-proof partnership that ensures appropriate education for all

puts students first. The Council strives for diversity in backgrounds and

has experience and is looking for a supervisor who complements the current

members.

The role and

responsibilities

The

The Supervisory Board has three primary responsibilities that are essential

for a well-functioning and future-proof partnership:

• Strategic

  sparring partner: the Supervisory Board acts as an expert and

  a constructive discussion partner for the managing director and the network, and

  maintains active contact with the broad network of stakeholders within and

  outside the partnership. This involves seeking feedback and proposing

  new perspectives and asking the right questions at the strategic level.

• In full

  Supervision: The Supervisory Board oversees the general conduct of business within

  the SWV and monitors the achievement of strategic and financial

  continuity and policy implementation. This oversight also includes monitoring and

  assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of policies and strategic decisions,

  with a focus on financial accountability and risk management.

• Employer's role:

  The Supervisory Board is responsible for the employer's role in

  in relation to the managing director. This includes, among other things, the evaluation of

  the role and support in leadership development within the

  organization.

The

Three members of the Supervisory Board bear collective and full

responsibility. The new member of the Supervisory Board will be

Audit Portfolio Holder and plays a crucial role in monitoring the

financial health of the partnership. This includes not only the

reviewing budgets, annual reports, and investment plans, as well as

monitoring and improving financial information flows that contribute to

transparency and accountability within the partnership. In addition,

the candidate maintains a good and constructive relationship with the accountant and

contributes to efficient collaboration, ensuring that financial processes are clear

and are carefully monitored.

In addition

The new member is expected to make an active contribution

to the Supervisory Board’s strategic agenda, in part through engagement

on topics such as efficiency, collaboration with stakeholders, and complex

policy issues such as students not attending school and the further development of the

The Participant Council and collaboration with elementary schools.

Profile and

expertise

• Spacious

  knowledge and experience in finance and business operations, preferably

  within a complexly funded nonprofit organization

• Insight

  in matters concerning financial continuity and the impact of strategic

  long-term decisions, including the associated accountability and

  information flows

• Strong

  insight into treasury, financing issues, and investment decisions, with

  an eye for long-term planning, risk management, and strategic direction

  financial and organizational results

• Affinity

  with governance and oversight, while maintaining a balance between engagement and

  administrative distance

• A

  a strategic, analytical, and independent perspective, focused on evaluating

  policy and decision-making.

• Demonstrable

  an affinity for appropriate education and a good understanding of the administrative and

  the social context in which the SWV operates

• A

  an open, collaborative attitude and the ability to work together with other regulators

  to contribute to the effective functioning of the Supervisory Board

• A

  strong analytical skills for identifying connections within and between complex and

  a wide range of problem areas. Experience with and knowledge of recent frameworks, legislation,

  and regulations in the education sector, financing, accounting, and

  risk management is considered an asset

Time commitment and compensation

The

The Supervisory Board meets an average of six times a year, in addition to

committee meetings and working visits. The appointment is for a term of

four years, with the option of a one-time extension. The compensation is

in accordance with the guidelines for supervisory roles in education.

Procedure and

scheduling

We plan to hold one round of discussions on Thursday, March 6

2025 between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in Purmerend. If necessary, an alternative time can be arranged by mutual agreement.

The second round of talks will take place in week 12. The Supervisory Board will

ensure a smooth transition and a good start for the new member.

Information and

contact 

Want to know more?

information about this job opening or about the Supervisory Board of the

Waterland Secondary Inclusive Education Partnership? Please contact

Monica Robijns, Chair of the Supervisory Board, viamrobijns@inhetweb-onderwijs.nl or 06 8377

8042.

For questions

For questions about the application process, please contact Youssef Tatou, project manager

W&S a.i., viaytatou@recruitment4care.nl or 06 4118

2460.

Are you the supervisor we're looking for?

We are receiving

Please send your resume and cover letter by February 23, 2025, to ytatou@recruitment4care.nl. The process of

Checking references and requesting a Certificate of Good Conduct are standard procedures

part of the hiring process. We look forward to hearing from you!