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Catering for over 1,100 students from Reception to Year 12, Pedare is an independent, co-educational Anglican and Uniting Church day school.  The College was founded in 1986 and is situated at Golden Grove in the north east of Adelaide.  Pedare is committed to fostering partnerships with families that enable students to excel in their learning and develop a strong sense of self-worth, along with the skills to contribute to local and global communities.

Reporting directly to College Principal James Tamblyn as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal – Student Life & Wellbeing is responsible for the strategic development and oversight of high quality co-curricular, extra-curricular, and wellbeing programs across Reception to Year 12.  Specific responsibilities include:

• strategic leadership of student life and wellbeing programs R-12;
• leading staff in the planning, delivery, evaluation, and evolution of student life and experiences across the College;
• ensuring that all students have opportunities to be celebrated and engage fully in College life;
• working collaboratively with the Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning, Heads of Schools, and the College Leadership Team to ensure a broad and enriching school experience for all students;
• deputising for the Principal as required.

Applications are encouraged from both emerging and proven professionals with appropriate qualifications (including current South Australian Teachers’ Registration) and the pedagogical and pastoral credibility and experience necessary for success in the position.

Warmth, authenticity, vitality, humility, and vision will be important attributes sought.  The role will command an attractive remuneration package to secure a high impact and contemporary educator for this thriving learning community.