WHO ARE WE?
t Stichting Samenwerkingsschool offers specialised education in the Noordkop. At our schools in Den Helder, Texel and Schagen, we offer special primary education, special education (ZMLK), secondary special education (ZMLK) and secondary education (Praktijkonderwijs).
Pupils aged 4 to 20 receive the extra support that helps them face their future with confidence. The administrative office is located in Den Helder. Our pupils are as ordinary as they are special. We stand for their personal interests
and work on the basis of different learning styles, levels and speeds. We patiently look for what does work, even in moments of resistance or stagnation. We give space to pupils' emotions and listen without judging. We focus on
developing a positive self-image and promoting personal growth.
HOW IS THE ENVIRONMENT?
The Kop van Noord-Holland is a diverse region with relatively large amounts of space, tranquillity, healthy air, maritime traditions and innovative activity. It really is a beautiful area to live in. The sea is always nearby. The area consists of the municipalities of
Den Helder, Schagen, Hollands Kroon and Texel.
WHICH SCHOOLS ARE INVOLVED?
It involves leading two independent schools. The base location for the new headmaster is the Kompasschool Den Helder. The school has about 120 pupils and employs 30 staff from a range of expertise and competences. The Kompasschool Texel,
based in Den Burg, is attended by over 30 pupils. Education is provided at the school for groups 1 to 8. The team consists of 14 employees. The daily operations are led by a location leader.
WHY THE SHARED WORKING TIME FACTOR?
The new director leads both schools. The Kompasschool Texel works largely separately and independently, but we want to realise an active connection between the director and the site leader on site. This is expressed in the working time factor:
fte 0.8 for the Kompasschool in Den Helder and fte 0.2 for the Kompasschool Texel. It is not necessary for the director to visit Texel every week; however, we do reserve time in the appointment to enable and emphasise active attention.
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE...
The world of education is always changing. Through a policy framework, the government states its intention to achieve more inclusive schools by 2035. That future is already being felt now. The focus is mainly on the position of special primary education (SBO). The staff
there will play an increasingly supportive role in primary schools. That means change: a gradual transition to a different way of working.
WHY THE PLUS IN SBO+?
With this "plus" we mean that the initial situation consists of leading two schools: the Kompasschool Den Helder and the Kompasschool Texel.
Due to the anticipated changes, a third school may potentially be added in the medium term. If this merger goes ahead, the new headteacher will at some point become the executive headteacher of the three sites. The idea is then to appoint a site leader at each school for support.
In this situation, they – internally and externally, alongside the director – are involved in advocating for, representing, and shaping the SBO's core and strategic interests within the region.
Job requirements
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- First of all: you have a heart for education.
- In educational organisations, you have gained extensive knowledge and experience.
- You are educationally, process-wise and organisationally strong.
- Experience in SBO is a plus, but we are especially looking for an experienced headmaster who will further develop the school in terms of content and organisation.
- In doing so, you are sensitive to complex pupil problems.
- You provide connecting and coaching leadership in the light of a strategic and directional policy.
- You have developed an antenna for what is going on in school and in a school year.
- You are connecting and approachable, but also decisive.
- In communication, you employ both a pleasant and clear style.
- Concepts such as integrity, diligence, professionalism and empathy characterise your professional profile.
- You give teams the confidence to work from their own responsibilities and initiatives.
- In doing so, you monitor the pedagogical safety of pupils and staff and make short work of unsafe situations.
- You are collaborative towards the environment but also critical and realistic when it comes to moving towards inclusive education.
- For the location leader on Texel, you are a reliable and easily accessible sparring partner with whom you actively establish close cooperation.
- You intend to commit to this position on a long-term basis (at least 4-5 years). Employment conditions
WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?
- An exciting, engaging environment of educators who use expertise to give vulnerable learners the best opportunities.
- A small foundation that is evolving and looking with you for opportunities to contribute to more inclusive education for students and their parents.
- A salary according to CAO Primary Education scale D13 including holiday allowance and travel allowance, etc.
- Space and attention for your personal development and growth. Application information
WOULD YOU LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
Neem dan contact op met de interim-directeur Marie-José Tinebra. Zij is op maandag, dinsdag of donderdag bereikbaar op telefoonnummer 06-48955718. Ook is het mogelijk jouw vragen per mail voor te leggen aan bestuurder Hans Lonnee via bestuurder@sws-dh.nl.<br>
HOW DOES THE PROCEDURE WORK?
- Are you enthusiastic and curious? Then apply before Monday 6 April 2026.
• Stuur je persoonlijk geschreven motivatie en CV naar HR-contact@sws-dh.nl.<br>
- The letter selection will take place on Tuesday 7 April; we will also invite candidates then.
- The first interviews will take place on Friday 10 April; the second on Thursday 16 April.
- We would like to obtain references from appointable candidates.
- Recruitment will take place from 1 August 2026.
