Nick has spent the last 20 years involved in education and training.

At first with the Hyde family business that ran Advance Training Centres (ATC) and then in 2013 when he founded Vanguard Military School by using all the knowledge gained from ATC and moulding it into a working model as a senior secondary school under the charter school model.

He has previously worked within the school as a Teacher, Deputy Principal, and CEO.

Experienced school board member.

Background in IT management in accounting and leadership roles.

Now almost 30 years on boards of trustees with expertise in governance, finance, property, and strategic planning.

Engaged by the Ministry for new school developments, mergers, and transitions and support for boards of trustees. Engaged by NZ School Trustees Association for board support and training. Engaged by boards for individualised training and support, principal appointments, etc.

Kirk has a background in business and is Director of a business advisory firm.

Kirk also has a background as an Insolvency Practitioner.

Kirk has been a member of the Institute of Directors of New Zealand since 2003 and is also a member of the Institute of Directors UK.

Jonathan was posted for a year of national service initially at the Artillery Air Defence School at Youngsfield, then to 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment in Cape Town.

Jonathan is an Archdeacon in the Anglican Diocese of Auckland.

He has worked as a Secondary School Teacher, Subject Advisor, Senior Education Specialist, Project Manager in the education and health sectors in the world of development banking, Investment Advisor in the Tertiary Education Commission, Industry Manager for Competenz, and as the Vicar of St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Takapuna. He has been a member of various education and community advisory boards and is a keen mountain biker.