Senior Advisor on Educational Quality and Administrative Professionalization

Who are we looking for?

The PO-Raad is seeking a senior advisor with experience in the education sector—someone who has a broad understanding of the field and can work independently on specific projects in close collaboration with the PO-Raad’s board, our members (school organizations), and stakeholders (such as theMinistry of Education, Culture, and Science, the VO-Raad, AVS, the School Leaders Register for Primary Education, the Board for Testing and Examinations, and education unions).

We are looking for a proactive team player who is observant, a good listener, and skilled at forging connections between members, stakeholders, and policy areas. A critical thinker and doer who ensures that words are turned into concrete actions. Someone who reflects on their own actions and is not afraid to take on new challenges.

What will you be doing?

You will be working as part of the Educational Quality and Administrative Professionalization team, which consists of five PO-Raad staff members. The team is part of the Strategy & Advisory cluster, where 25 advisors collaborate on the development and implementation of the PO-Raad’s strategic agenda. You will be responsible for advising the PO-Raad board, initiating and implementing projects within the PO-Raad’s strategic agenda, maintaining existing relationships, and developing and establishing new partnerships to support the strategic agenda.

Who are you? You have

• Political and administrative sensitivity
• Educational expertise
• Experience in/with elementary education
• Results-oriented
• Connecting
• Proactive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We offer

• This is a full-time position (the PO-Raad has a 38-hour workweek), but part-time work of at least 32 hours per week is negotiable
• Start on November 1, 2023, as part of an enthusiastic and professional team in a one-year temporary position, with the possibility of a permanent role
• The PO-Raad adheres to the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. Salary placement in pay grade 12 depends on experience and amounts to a maximum of €6,737 gross per month based on a 38-hour workweek (pay grade 12).
• Vacation pay 8%
• Year-end bonus: 8.3%
• 232 vacation hours for full-time employees and the option to accrue additional compensatory leave
• Option for hybrid work
• Internet and telecommuting allowance
• ABP Pension Plan
• Travel Expense Policy and/or NS Business Card
• Laptop and phone
• Work-from-home equipment, such as a chair and a monitor
• A pleasant work environment

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.  The PO-Raad has become an authoritative advocate. In addition, the PO-Raad drives innovative projects and knowledge sharing for primary and special education. Quality is paramount. The internal organizational culture is both informal and professional. The PO-Raad is a small organization staffed by professionals where all doors are open and everyone is approachable.  

Learn more and apply

The application deadline is September 13, 2023. Please send your application and cover letter to vacature@poraad.nl. For more information about the position, please contact Stijn Temmen, Policy Advisor for Educational Quality, s.temmen@poraad.nl (06-46542949) or Nienke van der Steeg, Cluster Manager for Strategy & Advice, n.vandersteeg@poraad.nl (06-52867193). The first round of interviews will take place on September 19, 2023, and the second round of interviews will take place on September 22, 2023.

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