At RSG Enkhuizen and Atlas College in Hoorn, we investigated how strategic personnel planning (SPP) works out in practice.
The SPP model gives a very concrete picture of how many people work at these schools, how many FTEs and temporary contracts there are and what the breakdown is between teachers, OOP and management. For teachers, you can even break down by subjects and competences: are they lateral entrants, first- or second-grade teachers? The SPP model is thus the thermometer of the now-moment; you know exactly what the state of affairs is. However, the model also provides an opportunity to look ahead. Think of insight into when people will retire or when contracts will expire. Information on the basis of which you can predict your staffing needs in the coming years.
The model is proving useful not only for strategic discussions, but also for daily practice. The schools mentioned above now use the model for monthly and quarterly reports. Good to know: at school level, you can include more details, think of names of colleagues. You see exactly who you have, what someone's status is and where possible gaps in staffing are or are expected.