Our Staff
Meet the excellent team of staff at Matamata College
Here you can find a list of our staff, their area of focus and their contact email should you need to get in touch.
| Photo | Staff Name | Role | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mrs J Bain | Principal | [email protected] | Senior Leadership |
 | Mrs S van Waaijenburg | Deputy Principal | [email protected] | Senior Leadership |
 | Mr N Bryant | Deputy Principal | [email protected] | Senior Leadership |
 | Dr A Sharples | Deputy Principal | [email protected] | Senior Leadership |
 | Mrs J Allison | English | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Mrs W Davidson | Physical Education | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Mr N Deo | Mathematics | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Mrs N Finlay | Science | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Mr D Freeman | Totara Learning Centre | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Ms N McBean | Arts Year 11 Dean | [email protected] | Head of Learning / Dean |
 | Mrs A Renshaw | Technology | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Mrs K Wilson | Social Sciences | [email protected] | Head of Learning |
 | Miss L Atkins | Music | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Mrs A Autridge-Hughes | Learning Support | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Mr P Billingham | Digital Technology | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Mr R Chand | Agriculture/Horticulture | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Mr G Craig | Metal Technology | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Ms K Maley | Media Studies | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Ms D McFarlane | Hospitality/Foods | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Mrs M Priest | Textile Design | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Mrs J Sydney | Maaori | [email protected] | Teacher in Charge |
 | Miss N Parkes | Social Science Year 9 Dean | [email protected] | Dean |
 | Mrs J Rogerson | Art Year 10 Dean | [email protected] | Dean |
| Ms N McBean | Arts Year 11 Dean | [email protected] | Dean |
 | Mr D Bennison | Physical Education Year 12 Dean | [email protected] | Dean |
 | Mr A Kilham | Mathematics Year 13 Dean | [email protected] | Dean |
 | Ms L Adams-O'Riley | Social Studies / Tourism | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs S Aro | Mathematics | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Miss H Carpenter | Science | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs Amanda Clothier-Mason | English | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Miss E Conchie | History | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs S Deo | Accounting | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs S Findlay | English | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Miss S Frew | Social Science English | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs J Goldsmith | Mathematics | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr M Hills | Physical Education | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs S Hooper | Digital Technology | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr C Kortens | Digital Design | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr N Lal | Mathematics | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs J McIntyre | English | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr N Naidu | Mathematics | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
| Mrs J Rogerson | Art | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr L Sami | Mathematics | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Miss M Stickland | Design & Visual Communications | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs D Taylor-Erutoe | Totara Learning Centre | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr B Tomlin | Science | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mrs K Van Dyk | English | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr D Venkataiya | Mathematics | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Miss O Walden | Physical Education | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Ms T West | English Social Sciences | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Miss T Young | Science | [email protected] | Teaching Staff |
 | Mr R Torr | Guidance Counsellor | [email protected] | Student Services |
 | Miss D Arthur | Learning Support Assistant | Support Staff | |
 | Mrs K Atkinson | Sports Co-ordinator | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Mrs K Balsom | Assistant Grounds/Caretaking erson | Support Staff | |
 | Ms K Bolton-Hampton | Gateway Placement Co-ordinator | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Ms K Condell | Canteen Assistant | Support Staff | |
 | Mr E De Klerk | Caretaker | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Ms B Harwood | Student Services Administrator | [email protected] | Support Staff |
| Mrs W Hilliar | Science Technician | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Mrs I Horotini | Teacher Aide | Support Staff | |
 | Mrs D Howard | Food Technology Assistant | Support Staff | |
 | Mrs H Mahanga | Kaiaawhina | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Mrs C Maxwell | Accounts Officer | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Ms T Moratti | Front Office Administrator | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Mrs S Morgan | Teacher Aide | Support Staff | |
 | Mr P Naitaqatabua | Groundsperson | Support Staff | |
 | Mrs M Norris | Principal's PA | [email protected] | Support Staff |
| Mr S Orr | Technology Assistant | Support Staff | |
 | Ms S Petch | Business Manager | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Miss O Showler | Learning Support Assistant | Support Staff | |
 | Mr P Renshaw | Learning Support Assistant | Support Staff | |
 | Mrs J Vincent | Library Assistant | [email protected] | Support Staff |
 | Mrs R Warrender | Learning Support Assistant | Support Staff |
Get in Touch
At Matamata College every attempt is made to support the individual needs of every student. The school has a strong pastoral care system which operates to help students with academic, personal or behaviour problems. We believe in being pro-active and we prefer early intervention to prevent small issues becoming big ones. Read more about about pastoral care system from the link below.