Jeremy Coley
Deputy Headmaster - Academic
Since coming to St Paul’s as an English teacher in 2006, Jeremy has moved his way up to Head of the English Department (a role he held for ten years), Leader of Curriculum (overseeing English, languages, media studies and ESOL) and now his current role as the Director of Teaching and Learning.
Originally from New Plymouth, Jeremy has a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from the University of Waikato. Passionate about literature and writing, Jeremy initially thought he would pursue a career in journalism, however a change of path led him to complete a teaching diploma at Massey University followed by a teaching position at his former school of New Plymouth Boys’ High School. He went on to spend some time living abroad, working at Hampstead School in London as well as travelling to various places including India, Sri Lanka, Asia and Europe, before returning to New Zealand and settling in Hamilton.
Since joining St Paul’s, Jeremy has been involved in major school-wide initiatives, including the earlier introduction of iPads into the junior school and ‘Write that Essay’ – a web-based writing programme which has been successful in raising the standard of student writing. Married with three young daughters, Jeremy is also involved with coaching the junior basketball team.
When it comes to teaching, Jeremy looks to different literature that exposes students to a world beyond the confines of the classroom. “As Shakespeare said – speak what we feel, not what we ought to say – I encourage students to explore that sense of getting themselves out there."
Contact:
Tel: +64 7 957 8899 ext 8769
Email: j.coley@stpauls.school.nz
