New member of the Supervisory Board - The British School of Amsterdam
The British School of Amsterdam
Netherlands
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- This is a professional, voluntary position on the Supervisory Board. Will be of interest to those interested in governance & the education sector, and who live within commuting distance of Amsterdam.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 4 October 2024
Job overview
Seeking applications for a new member on the Supervisory Board of The British School of Amsterdam.
The British School of Amsterdam is a leading, international school in The Netherlands, based in Amsterdam. The Supervisory Board is the governing body and has responsibility for the strategic direction of the school. As Supervisory Board members reach the end of their tenures, the Supervisory Board periodically reaches out to ask for nominations for new members, and we are now seeking applications for one of the positions on the Supervisory Board.
In accordance with the Articles of Association of The BSA, the Supervisory Board must comprise at least seven members, a majority of whom are independent members (i.e. not parents at the school). The chairperson must be an independent member (not a parent), and there must be at least one member who is a UK education specialist.
Current members have a background and expertise in a number of specialist areas including education, finance, legal, marketing, communications, human resources, and employee relations. The Supervisory Board is currently looking for candidates who will ideally have a background and strong track record in finance.
Background information on the School
The British School of Amsterdam (The BSA) is a non-selective, non-profit, independent school, and is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The school broadly follows the National Curriculum for England. High quality teaching and learning, top-level pastoral care, and extra-curricular provision, lie at the very heart of the School. The BSA is established as a Stichting (Foundation) and is governed by the Supervisory Board. The BSA receives no funding from the UK or Dutch governments.
Background on The Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board has responsibility for the strategic direction of the school, and ensures that the school meets all its obligations under Dutch law and BSO standards. Its responsibilities include the appointment of the Management Board (comprising School Principal and Bursar) and the approval of all school strategies, relevant policies, major investments, the budget, and financial statements.
The Supervisory Board meets at least four times during the academic year and has a number of working groups and committees which meet three times per year or as required. Members of the Supervisory Board also meet regularly with the Parents’ Organisation Committee (POC) and the Works Council (OR).
Key responsibilities of Supervisory Board members
- contribute to the strategic development of the school
- supervise key decisions and recommendations of the Management Board (Principal and Bursar)
- join and play an active role in one or more working groups, advising the rest of the Supervisory Board on relevant strategic issues
- approve spending and investments in accordance with the Articles of Association
- approve and if necessary challenge or advise on the strategy of the school
- coach and support the Management Board
- always act in accordance with the interests of the Foundation and its schools
- adhere to the Code of Conduct and Articles of Association
Profile
- relevant degree-level qualification
- at least 10 years' relevant experience ideally in a senior leadership role
- strong interest in international education and the aims of the school
- willing and able to invest time to attend Supervisory Board meetings, working group meetings and ad hoc meetings
- fluent in English
- located within commutable distance of the school
Competencies & personal qualities sought:
- team work – supports colleagues to ensure team success
- vision – sets a long-term direction that anticipates future changes, without losing sight of current strategy and needs
- ability to inspire others – creates a clear sense of team spirit that inspires enthusiasm
- influential – builds a coalition to get agreement on moving forward
- manage ambiguity – is comfortable with ambiguity and can decide between (seemingly) conflicting situations or priorities, using clear principles (particularly important for parent members)
Application and selection process
Please submit your CV/Resume along with a cover letter addressed to The Chair, Supervisory Board of The British School of Amsterdam, by 4th October 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by a nominations committee established by the Supervisory Board. Submitted applications will be kept strictly confidential. Employees and close relatives of employees of The BSA are excluded from becoming members of the Supervisory Board.
More information can be found at: www.britams.nl/about-us/governance
About The British School of Amsterdam
The British School of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit international school providing world-class teaching and learning for children from 3 to 18 years old. Since its inception in 1978, we have grown quickly to become a leading British international school offering quality education to over 1,100 pupils enrolled at the school across three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years).
At The British School of Amsterdam we follow the British Schools curriculum and we are, proudly, a non-selective school with high expectations of all pupils. As a school, we seek to develop inquiring, imaginative, fascinated, knowledgeable and caring young people with an eagerness for knowledge and a sense of value.
We offer the best in British education to our students, and a welcoming and inclusive work environment for more than 210 staff members. Our staff are the school's greatest asset; they are professional, caring, committed and work together, whatever their role, to provide the best possible education for the children in our care.
We are accredited by the UK Government as a British School Overseas (BSO) offering the National Curriculum for England leading to GCSEs and A-Levels, and we are also proud members of COBIS (Council of British International Schools), HMC (The Head's Conference), and AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas).
In a recent BSO inspection report, the school was described as “… providing high quality education, much of which is outstanding”.
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