Member of the supervisory board of the Ante Foundation with ties to Zeewolde

The Ante Foundation is the public education foundation for elementary schools in the municipalities of Dronten and Zeewolde and comprises 12 schools. It is still a young foundation, as the Zeewolde Public Elementary Education Foundation and Spilbasisscholen Dronten merged on August 1, 2018, to form Ante. 

Ante’s vision and mission is “To provide innovative, meaningful, and talent-focused education so that children can apply and develop their talents with the goal of being ready for the next phase of their lives.” We look ahead and focus on adapting to changing circumstances in life and learning. 

The Ante Foundation has an independent board of directors and a supervisory board. The Ante supervisory board is tasked with reviewing the policies implemented within the foundation, as prescribed by the articles of incorporation and by law. The Ante supervisory board also acts as the employer of the executive board and serves as a sounding board for the executive board.

The supervisory board consists of representatives from both the municipalities of Dronten and Zeewolde; its membership is diverse, and it has a broad network in Dronten and Zeewolde. In addition, the supervisory board is very familiar with the region. The individual members contribute to the expertise of the supervisory board as a whole, namely in the areas of education, finance, governance and oversight, HRM/legal affairs, and real estate. The supervisory board consists of a maximum of 5 members.

The allocation of responsibilities within the Supervisory Board is determined based on the members’ expertise and qualifications. The aim is to compose the Supervisory Board in such a way that at least the following areas of expertise are represented: educational quality and innovation, financial and economic management, risk management and treasury, communication and positioning, legal affairs and strategic HR policy, political and administrative relations at the regional level, and housing.  

As of October 1, 2023, a new Supervisory Board has been formed, and we are still looking for a new member with a background in HRM/labor law who has ties to Zeewolde.  

General Profile of Supervisory Board Members

• You have an academic level of work and thinking and hold at least a bachelor's degree
• You are committed to Ante’s goals, ambitions, and strategy, and you support the principles of public education
• You have a broad interest in social issues and a professional network
• You are able to effectively fulfill the role of advisor and sounding board; you are inspiring, and you strike the right balance between engagement and objectivity
• You work independently and without interference or the need for consultation
• You are analytical, empathetic, and capable of critical self-reflection
• You have integrity and demonstrable experience as a member of a supervisory board or in a management role
• You have plenty of time to take on this challenging role
• You should ideally have ties to the Dronten, Zeewolde, Biddinghuizen, and Swifterbant area.  

The new member of the Supervisory Board with a human resources background will work alongside the chair of the Supervisory Board on human resources matters.  

To this end, a Remuneration Committee has been established within the Supervisory Board. The Remuneration Committee has the following responsibilities:

• Submitting a proposal to the Supervisory Board regarding the legal status, terms of employment, and compensation of the managing director, as well as the compensation policy for the members of the Supervisory Board;
• Conducting the performance review cycle with the executive director in accordance with the foundation’s standard procedure;
• Preparing for the relevant discussions by evaluating the performance of the executive director within the Supervisory Board and incorporating the resulting points for attention into the discussions.  

In addition to the general profile, you possess the following competencies

• Knowledge, experience, and a vision regarding social and HR-related developments;
• Experience in administrative management with a focus on strategic HR policy;
• Understanding the current job market and the complexities of the education sector;
• Extensive experience in organizational development and HRM, familiar with trends and developments in the field;
• Knowledge of (establishing) educational partnerships;
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant laws and regulations pertaining to labor law, as well as extensive experience in the field of HR
• Knowledge of and experience with the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to labor law
• Extensive experience with employee participation  

What do we offer?

We are offering a position on the board of trustees that involves tackling challenging issues, as well as a socially meaningful role within a rapidly evolving foundation for public elementary education.  

A competitive salary will be offered for this position.  

Procedure

For questions regarding the content of the profile, please contact Johan Bouwmeester, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the Ante Foundation. He can be reached at johan@waardegedrevenleiderschap.nl 

If you are interested in joining our board of supervisors, we cordially invite you to let us know by February 1, 2024. Please email your cover letter and resume (including a photo) to the Appointments Advisory Committee (BAC) at personeel@ante.nl 

Interviews with the selection committee are scheduled for Friday, February 16, starting at 10:00 a.m.  

For more information about the Ante Foundation, please visit the website www.Ante.nl. 

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.