We had 17 applicants for the Deputy Headmaster’s position. We interviewed five applicants and were pleased with the calibre of candidates. In the end it came down to the best fit for Huntley and we have chosen Sam Edwards.
Sam is married to Rebecca and has a four month old son, Archie. He has experience teaching at Falcons Preparatory School for boys and Wetherby Prep School in England. He is currently second in charge at Weber School and his principal speaks very highly of him. He has been receiving professional development in the Aspiring Principal’s programme and has been working with Carol Lynch(Tim White and Associates) in the AP/DP cluster for Dannevirke. (Carol Lynch has been appraising me as a principal this year.) Carol, also, speaks very highly of Sam and felt he would work well in the Huntley environment. Sam has a bachelor of Education Degree from Massey and a Certificate in Leadership and Management in Schools from Sheffield University. His wife Rebecca is also a trained teacher and will hopefully be able to help with relieving.
Sam is also a skilled sportsman and has played rugby for the Nike New Zealand Youth Team, Hawke’s Bay Colts, Manawatu Colts and the Manawatu Development Squad. He has also been an age group representative cricket player in Southern Hawke’s Bay.
He is a friendly and outgoing young man and I believe he will get on well with the boys, staff and parents. We welcome Sam into the Huntley family.
(Photo to come)
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