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Newbold College of Higher Education to appoint new Principal

After serving the church for 47 years, Dr. John D Baildam announced retirement.

November 30, 2021
David Neal, tedNEWS, EUDnews.
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Dr. John D Baildam is Newbold’s second longest serving Principal. He worked tirelessly and enthusiastically in a variety of roles, including his tenure as Principal for over 40 years, faithfully serving students from across the Trans-European Division and beyond.

Of his many achievements as Principal, most notable is his commitment to securing Newbold’s reputation for academic quality and rigour, and for driving the “never-to-be-forgotten” campus experience. Known for his optimistic nature, Baildam described his role as Principal since 2014 as one he has “relished” with “all the joys and occasional challenges.”

Reflecting on the future and the new chapter Newbold has entered, Baildam recently made an appeal to all “to exhibit qualities exemplified by our predecessors – faith, vision, sacrifice, commitment and perseverance.”

Appointing of new principal

The Governors of Newbold College of Higher Education, United Kingdom, seek to appoint a Principal to replace the current incumbent, Dr. Baildam, who has announced his retirement on 31 May 2022.

The Principal is the Chief Executive Officer of the College and is the institution’s link with its Governors, liaising with them as Secretary of the Board of Governors, and driving the decisions of the Board.

Applications are invited from those with appropriate qualifications and expertise. Applicants should demonstrate an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ and to the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and they should be members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good and regular standing.

A fuller position descriptor is available upon request.

Starting date: 1 June 2022 or earlier by mutual agreement. A letter of application, a CV and the names and contact details of two referees should be emailed as soon as possible, but no later than 31 January 2022, to nche-principalsearchcommittee@ted.adventist.org.

More about Newbold College

Newbold College of Higher Education was founded in 1901 to train church workers and ministers. Today, Newbold is the largest Adventist higher education provider in Europe. Newbold offers courses in Theology, Business Management and Humanities for students pursuing a combination of studies in Business Studies, English Literature, History, Media Studies, Fine Arts, Psychology and/or Religion. Within these fields, Newbold offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, short courses and study abroad programs.

To discover more about Newbold College of Higher Education please go here.

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