<h4>Principal<br> For commencement January 2025 or by negotiation</h4> <h4><br></h4> <h4></h4> <p>Cedar College is a co-educational Christian school catering to nearly 900 students within a vibrant school community.</p> <p>The college is situated on a 14-acre property in the growing suburb of Northgate, South Australia, just 9km north-east of the Adelaide CBD.</p> <p>Established in 1997 as a ministry of CityReach Baptist Church, Cedar College is a distinctly Christian school with a growing reputation for providing a comprehensive education for students from Reception to Year 12.</p> <p>With the upcoming retirement of inaugural Principal, Mr Peter Thomson, after twenty-seven years of outstanding leadership, the Cedar College Board invites applications from dynamic educational leaders with a strong personal faith, a passion for the gospel, and a commitment to genuine Christian schooling. We are seeking a leader of people who is able to build upon the prevailing strong staff culture of spiritual, professional, and social unity and respect.</p> <p>The successful applicant will report to the College Board and will have:</p> <ul> <li>A mature, personal, gospel focused Christian faith, godly character, and active involvement in an evangelical church;</li> <li>Appropriate tertiary qualifications, evidence of recent professional development, and a thorough knowledge of educational advances at all levels;</li> <li>Ability, commitment and discernment to lead with vision, integrity and wisdom in Christian schooling, and to build community;</li> <li>Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;</li> <li>An effective, passionate, and innovative approach to education;</li> <li>Strong organisational and managerial skills;</li> <li>Highly developed strategic planning abilities;</li> <li>Analytical and problem solving/conflict resolution skills; and</li> <li>Resilience, energy, and high capacity.</li> </ul> <p>The successful applicant must demonstrate wholehearted agreement with the Purpose, Objectives, Core Beliefs, and Life &amp; Conduct Policy set out in the Cedar Constitution, and a clear commitment to leading the Christ-centred values and ethos of the College.</p> <p>Applicants must comply with all relevant Child Protection requirements and checks.</p> <p><b>Applications close – Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 </b></p> <p><br></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>