Member of the Supervisory Board
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate for the WSKO (Westland Foundation for Catholic Education) Board of Trustees with a background in organizational development and HR management.
With your in-depth knowledge of HR management and organizational development, you are well-versed in the latest trends and developments in these fields. You bring this valuable knowledge and experience to board meetings and serve as a strong sounding board. You have a broad perspective on social developments and a clear vision of organizational development, inclusion, and diversity. In addition, education is a subject that holds your keen interest, and you have delved into citizenship and the educational climate. You understand what children will need over the next twenty years to succeed in our society.
As a team player, you thrive in an environment where respect and an open mindset are central. You have strong interpersonal and people-oriented skills and bring your own unique perspective to the table. WSKO is an organization that values diversity. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. Even if you do not yet have experience as a supervisor, we invite you to apply if you meet the required competencies. Given the current composition of the board, we prefer a female candidate.
General profile of the supervisory board:
- Role stability and role awareness; understanding of the role of a supervisor;
- Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC)
- Endorsement of the management charter (including the code of good governance) of the Supervisory Board of the WSKO Foundation;
- Endorse the mission, vision, and strategy of the WSKO Foundation, as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and Long-Term Strategic Policy Plan;
- Be able to act independently and with integrity;
- Well-informed about social, political, and educational developments, as well as other environmental factors.
The required competencies;
- Big-picture perspective and analytical skills;
- An affinity for education;
- Preferably have a network that is relevant to education and the region;
- Be prepared and able to attend virtually all meetings and prepare thoroughly for them;
- Knowledge of and experience with one of the areas of focus listed below.
Areas of focus:
- Educational policy;
- Financial policy;
- Social policy (HRM, labor market, training);
- Entrepreneurship;
- Local government;
- Communication and marketing;
- Organizational and management development;
- Administrative and legal developments.
The organization
WSKO, the largest primary education organization in the municipality of Westland, comprises 17 primary schools with approximately 5,000 students. With a team of about 500 staff members, we work every day to improve the quality of education.Our vision is based on the belief that at WSKO, children grow in independence and self-reliance by developing basic knowledge and skills. We want children to get to know themselves and be open to others, so that they can live together in the world. This is at the heart of our identity and contributes to the personal development of our students, with the Catholic tradition at its core. Our pillars form the foundation of our actions: seeing the child, creating a welcoming atmosphere, asking life’s big questions, and discovering the world.
Our goal is to educate children to become active citizens who can not only function in the world of the future, but also make a positive contribution to it. Citizenship education bridges our strong foundation with the skills needed to live together. It is about personal development, living well, and living together. We strive to foster a collective consciousness in an individualistic society.
In addition, we strive for greater diversity and seek to recognize the diversity that is less visible or often overlooked within our organization and society. Citizenship education also involves learning about the democratic rule of law, core values, rights, and freedoms, as well as developing the associated competencies and attitudes. We pay special attention to dealing with differences. Although we are not all the same, we are all equal. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which we give concrete shape to citizenship and where we seize every opportunity to tackle challenging issues together.
