Program Manager for "Get Well, Stay Well (Plus)"

What Does "Get Well, Stay Well (Plus)" Do?

When a school requests assistance, the first step is to assess the severity of the issue. If the school has received an “unsatisfactory” or “very weak” inspection rating, it is offered a free support program through the “Goed Worden, Goed Blijven” (GWGB) initiative. The program includes a more in-depth analysis of the problem and often involves assistance from the “Flying Brigade.” School boards that have been rated as unsatisfactory can also take advantage of a support program.

Getting Better, Staying Better Plus (GWGB+) is designed for schools whose results fall short of expectations but have not been rated as unsatisfactory or very weak. In this free program, we help schools gain a better understanding of the processes involved in quality and quality assurance, the connections between them, and how to make adjustments. School boards that are concerned about their quality policy and wish to improve it can also take advantage of our support services.

A pool of highly experienced educational consultants is utilized to carry out the support programs. 

What will you be doing?

As a program manager, you are responsible for both the financial and substantive aspects of the subsidized program. Together with your colleagues, you work to provide optimal support to the schools and school boards that seek our assistance. In addition, you serve as the link between the program, the PO-Raad association, and the agency. For example, you’ll work with policy colleagues to explore how education policy can be improved based on insights from the program, or collaborate with researchers to identify relevant research questions within the scope of GWGB(+). At crucial moments, you will consult with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science regarding the program’s progress. Additionally, you will work on a business case in which you analyze GWGB(+)’s funding stream and ensure its long-term sustainability. You are not responsible for the program’s personnel; that task falls to the Services Cluster Manager, with whom you will work closely.

Who are you?

• You have experience implementing and managing medium- to large-scale programs in political and administrative organizations
• You have experience in elementary education (at the administrative/school leadership level and/or policy level)
•  You are familiar with the Inspection Framework, quality policy, and quality assurance
• You have a college or university level of work and thinking
• You have an extensive network within the industry

What do we offer?

• An appointment effective January 1, 2024, for the duration of the program (at least until January 1, 2026)
• A full-time position; 32 hours per week is negotiable.
• A salary based on pay scale 13 of the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. 
• An end-of-year bonus of 8.3%, 8% vacation pay, and a pension plan through the ABP.
• 232 vacation hours for full-time employees and the option to accrue additional compensatory leave.
• The option to work both from home and in the office, including internet and telecommuting allowances.
• Travel expense reimbursement or an NS Business Card if your commute to our office near Utrecht Overvecht station is more than 10 kilometers.

About the PO Council

The PO-Raad is the sector organization for primary education. The association represents the common interests of school organizations in primary education, special primary education, and (secondary) special education. In addition, the PO-Raad promotes innovative projects and knowledge sharing in primary and special education.

Learn more and apply

Would you like to learn more about this position? Please contact Nienke Deelstra, the current GWGB(+) program manager, at 06 13965256 or n.deelstra@poraad.nl. Please email your application to vacature@poraad.nl by October 20. The first round of interviews will take place on Tuesday afternoon, October 31. The second round of interviews will be held on Thursday, November 2.