{"id":3421,"date":"2026-08-24T10:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T08:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onderwijsregiohollandsnoorden.nl\/vacatures\/manager-onderwijs\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T13:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T11:19:33","slug":"education-manager","status":"publish","type":"rms_vacatures","link":"https:\/\/onderwijsregiohollandsnoorden.nl\/en\/vacatures\/manager-onderwijs\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"Make your own way at Spark<\/strong>
\nAt Vonk, we believe in education that matters! We offer a wide range of courses, from vmbo and mbo to courses and corporate training, with a strong focus on themes that shape the future: sustainability, technology, innovation and the welfare of\n humans, animals and nature. Whether you are young or old, we encourage everyone to develop their talents - and that includes our employees. Working together and learning together are at the heart of Vonk!
\nEvery day, we work with passion and responsibility to provide education that meets the needs of the region and the future. Are you looking for a job where you can not only grow, but also contribute to shaping valuable education? Then Vonk\n is the place for you!
\nThe vocational education (mbo) cluster Care, Social Work, Enforcement & Security, Sport & Physical Activity is looking for an education manager for the Social Work bol and PW bbl department.
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\nEducation Manager (0.8 \u2013 1.0 FTE)<\/strong>
\nWe are looking for an education manager with an affinity for vocational education and the professional field, who will provide direction for the further development of vocational education within the cluster.
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\nWhat will you do?<\/strong>
\nYou lead the training team operating at the Hofstraat (Schagen), Kievitstraat (Den Helder) and in-company locations. The team consists of professionals largely coming from the professional field, with commitment and innovation being of paramount importance.
\nYou are responsible for the management, development and quality of education and for further strengthening cooperation within the team, with the professional field and with other parts of Vonk.
\nFrom the Spark strategy, you and your team will formulate clear goals that contribute to attractive, future-oriented education valued by students and the professional field.
\nYou coordinate content-wise the general policy and draw up (multi-year) activity plans with the team, including a (multi-year) budget, monitor these and steer their execution.
\nYou are a manager who knows how to guide the team through change by offering a clear direction, allowing room for development and building trust in innovation.
\nYou have an affinity for educational innovation and know how to realistically link renewal to the team's daily practice. You encourage collaboration, ownership and continuous development, so that colleagues see opportunities, take initiative and jointly build an attractive and future-oriented vocational education and training sector.
\nAn important part of your assignment is the further development of the senior secondary vocational education programmes. In doing so, you will look at the financial headroom, the content of the education, the connection to the labour market, the cooperation with pre-vocational secondary education (vmbo) and the further development of learning pathways for young people and adults. You will contribute to the growth in the number of students choosing our programmes and you will work actively on a strong profile for vocational education.
\nYou are a member of the cluster management team and the Vonk-wide management team. From this role, you make an active contribution to the educational development and implementation of the entire Vonk mbo. You contribute to the strategic direction, ask constructively critical questions, and take responsibility for Vonk-wide themes and portfolios that align with your knowledge, experience, and expertise.
\nWith your strategic vision and passion for education and the vocational field, you will contribute to a strong and future-proof educational offering!

Job requirements<\/h2>What do you bring?<\/strong>
\nAt Vonk, we believe in the power of collaboration. We are looking for a manager who is resilient yet collaborative. Someone who helps teams develop, empowers colleagues, and works with oversight and realism towards the vocational education (mbo) of the future.
\nYou bring:\n