Our Leadership Team
Led by experienced academic leaders and supported by skilled business staff, our Leadership Team ensures educational excellence across all areas. Together, they foster innovative teaching, rigorous learning, and exceptional outcomes for every student.
Executive Leadership
The process to appoint a new Principal is underway. In the interim, St Cuthbert’s will be guided by an experienced management team, led by Head of Senior School, Tom Curtis. Tom has been a senior member of staff at St Cuthbert’s for ten years. The management team also includes Head of Junior School, Fe Tomich; Chief Operating Officer, Glenn Corbett; HR Director, Michelle Davies; and Director of Advancement, Suzanne Joyce. Tom and Fe are supported by a team of talented and dedicated deputies and teaching staff.
Academic Leadership
Principal
The process to appoint a new Principal is underway.
Head of Senior School Tom Curtis
Tom is Head of the Senior School. Educated at Victoria and Melbourne Universities, Tom has a Masters of Marine Biology and has extensive experience in Independent Schools including one of the top schools in Melbourne, Methodist Ladies’ College.
Head of Junior School Felecia Tomich
Fe is the Head of the Junior School. She has a Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Special Education from The University of Auckland. Fe also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Psychology. Prior to her role as Head of Junior School, Fe has taught at St Cuthbert’s for several years, and has worked across multiple year levels as a teacher in London, Kings Prep, and at Kohia Terrace School.
Deputy Head of Senior School Angie Tipping
Angie is Deputy Head of Senior School, with responsibilities for Operations and co-curricular. Educated at the University of Otago, Angie has a Bachelor of Science and Teaching. Angie has 20+ years of teaching in independent schools in England and New Zealand. She has been the HOF of Science at St Cuthbert’s for 2 years and has taught at St Cuthbert’s for 15 years.
Deputy Head of Senior School Amber Lloyd
Amber is the Deputy Head of Senior School, Pedagogy, with responsibility for teaching and learning. Educated at the University of Auckland, Amber has a Bachelor of Arts in English. Amber has taught at St Cuthbert’s College for over 25 years.
Deputy Head of Senior School Nikki Bentley
Nikki is the Deputy Head of Senior School, Academia, with responsibility for Curriculum, Assessment and Student Tracking. Educated at the University of Auckland, Waikato University and Massey University, Nikki has a Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) among other qualifications. Nikki joined us in Term 4, 2025. She was formerly the Head of English at King’s College for six years.
Deputy Head of Senior School Julie Hogg
Julie is the Deputy Head of Senior School, Pastoral, with responsibility for student pastoral care. Educated at the University of Auckland, Massey University and AUT, Julie has a Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Education and Graduate Cert in Career Development. Julie has 17 years’ experience at St Cuthbert’s College in various roles, including boarding and careers.
Deputy Head of Junior School Nikki Boyens
Nicola Boyens is the Deputy Head of Junior School, bringing over 30 years of experience in the education sector. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and a Diploma in TESOL, from the University of Auckland. Nicola has extensive experience in early years education, with particular expertise in supporting children’s transition to formal schooling. Nicola leads our High Performance Learning and Student Coaching programmes.