Bursar’s Bulletin for all Support Staff AUGUST 2018 I hope everyone has managed to have some time off during the summer holiday period and you have all enjoyed the lovely weather we experienced. Once again much work has been carried out around the School and despite some disruption you have all coped admirably. A BIG THANK YOU to all Support Staff who have continued to work tirelessly during the summer break; an enormous amount of good work has been done. I also wanted to thank everyone for all their hard work on the lead up to and during King’s Week. As always so much work goes on behind the scenes that is not necessarily seen and I appreciate the long hours worked by so many in getting the grounds and buildings ready for the week and to all who worked so hard making the guests feel so very welcome. WELL DONE EVERYONE and as a thank you for your hard work this summer and throughout the year:
Peter Roberts and Mark Taylor warmly invite all Support Staff to an end of Summer Thank You Barbecue on Friday 31stAugust 2018 4:00pm – 6:00pm at St Augustine’s at St Augustine’s SUPPORT STAFF MEETING - King’s School and Junior King’s School:
King’s School – a meeting for all King’s School Support Staff will be held on Thursday 6th September at 10.00 am in the Shirley Hall. Junior King’s School – a meeting will be held for all Junior King’s Support Staff on Friday 7th September at 10:30 am in the Dining Hall
There will be a Child Protection update given by Emma Chivers, (please note this is not the full training), and a presentation from Simon Reynolds regarding Cyber Protection. Line Managers please ensure that your staff are made aware that they should attend one of the above meetings. It is vital that as many staff as possible attend a meeting at either School. European Days of Culture and English Heritage: - As in previous years, we will be participating in this and the Old Synagogue will be open on Sunday 16th September from 12.00 mid-day to 16.00 hrs. The nationally run Open Days provide an opportunity for people to visit buildings (free of charge) that are not otherwise generally open to the public and anyone wishing to go along with family or friends are very welcome. A big thank you to Tom Drake who once again has agreed to greet visitors on behalf of the School. We really appreciate the time that he gives to support this day. 1
Health & Safety Committee: This Committee meets again on the Thursday 20th September – any issues can be raised via your Line Manager or by contacting me via Lesley, my PA. Macmillan Cancer Support – Join us at No 25 (The Bursary) and be part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 28th September 2018 from 10:30 – 11:30am. Everyone welcome.
News from Esther Marsh Books2Africa Thank you to staff who contributed books for the Books2Africa appeal. We have collected 20 boxes of around 20Kgs each so far. Great to know that people can benefit from books we no longer need. Thank you also to Bob Nippe and team who gathered up and delivered the books to the Canterbury depot. Secure Document Shredding Service Further to the successful trial of the service last term, we will be continuing with the secure document shredding service. The first collection of the new term being on the 6th September. Confidential documentation requiring disposal, and any other waste paper, can be put into these locked consoles (pictured below) which will then be collected for shredding off site. Following shredding, the material is recycled into toilet paper at a facility in Kent.
Consoles are located at: The Rec and Birley’s; Junior King’s: Manor House Reception, Manor House Top Floor, Staff Room, Medical Centre, IT Helpdesk and Pre-Prep; King’s School: Health Centre, Lattergate, Pastoral Office, Lardergate (Admissions), Bursary/No 25 (x2), Estates Office, Beerling Hall, St Augustine’s Library, Learning Support, Palace Block Foyer, Development Office, Physics, Academic Office, Catering Offices, Priory Prep Room 2
HR News: for July and August: In co-operation with Philippa Rose, Emma Chivers is starting a Support Staff Book Club that will meet twice a term, in the library at St Augustine's. The aim of the book club is simply to be an enjoyable diversion from the working day; to chat, exchange ideas and have an incentive to complete a book. If you are interested in joining, or have any questions, please contact Emma Chivers in HR; e.chivers@kings-bursary.co.uk. Congratulations to Tim John – Groundsman at King’s School, who has completed 40 years’ service in August. We thank Tim for his exceptional dedication and loyalty he has shown to King’s across the last 40 years. New Starters: We welcome the following new staff to King’s; Senior King’s: Antonio Fratamico – Food Service Assistant, Benjamin Hartley – Head of Security, Nina Hunt – Business Director and Alexander Lintott – Mechanical and Electrical Assistant Leavers: We say farewell and all the best for the future, to; Senior King’s: Meava Bekkar – French Assistant, Lee Connelly – Security Manager, Clare Cotton – School Counsellor, Helene Fendt – French Assistant, Bekki Howell – Netball Coach, Rebekah Kennett – Recreation Assistant, Stephanie Lancaster – Pupil Social Centre Assistant, Carmen Long –Food Service Assistant (St Augustine’s), Victoria Nicolaou – Food Service Assistant, Joseph Ray – Recreation Assistant, Joseph Reardon – Food Service Assistant, Jess Robson – Graduate Rowing Assistant, Pip Sanders – Assistant to the Games & Physical Education, Jemma Siemak – Supergrad, Philippa Symes – Hockey Coach, Bruce Abbott – Catering, Fiona Jones – Occasional, Olga Ntalaaaka – Library, Nick Pearch – Catering, Phoebe Penner, - Catering, Jue Plews – Coach, Jack Sandham – Catering, Douglas Befroy – Rowing Coarch, Esmerelda Fernandez-Gomez – MHL, Lee Stampton – Rowing Coach and Emily Wright – Food Service Assistant and Invigilator. Junior King’s: Joshua Biggs – Assistant Tutor, Allan Cummins – Chef Manager, Emma Faire – Assistant Tutor, Christopher Sargant – Assistant Tutor, Alan Atkins – Drama Coach, Joanna Chapman - VMT and Jessica Snook – Teaching Assistant. Retirement: We wish Rod Jaconelli – Tradesman and Jennifer Stevens (Speech, Drama and Public Speaking Coach) long and happy retirements. Vacancies King’s School: The Chums Social Centre requires someone to work 14 hours per week, Term Time only (35 weeks per year). Hours are as follows: Tuesdays – 10.30am – 2.30pm, Thursdays – 10.30am – 2.30pm, Fridays – 10.30am – 2.30pm and Saturdays – 9.30am – 11.30am. Reporting to the Café and Tuck Shop Manager (in the first instance) or the Deputy Head of Catering (Social Centre and Internal Events Manager) you will be required to assist in the smooth running of the Chums Social Centre. The successful candidate will aim for high standards of customer care, cleanliness and maintenance whilst encouraging a warm, friendly and professional atmosphere. Closing date for applications is: Friday 7th September 2018. Junior King’s: We ae looking for a part time Security Officer who is required to work an average of 15.25 hours per week, over a 7 day period incorporating a 4 day on, 4 day off roster and attendance schedule agreed with the Head of Security. We are looking for somebody who is reliable, well presented, diligent and flexible. The post primarily involves security, 3
traffic marshalling, driving and other ad-hoc duties. A full UK driving licence with C1/D1 is essential, as you will be required, on occasions, to drive a school minibus and car. Ideally, the suitable candidate will already hold a current Level 2 SIA security guard licence or be willing to work towards the qualification. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. Previous applicants need not apply. First Aid Training: If you would be interested in becoming a First Aider, or would like further information, please contact a member of the HR department so we can book you on a future training course. Safeguarding Child Protection Training: Emma Chivers will be holding Child Protection training sessions on Wednesday the 12th September at 3pm and Friday the 14th September at 1030am. The sessions will last for 30 minutes. If you have not had Child Protection training, or are due to renew, please book a place, by contacting the HR department. Revised Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE): The Department for Education have published an updated version of KCSIE, scheduled to commence on the 3rd September 2018. The revised KCSIE (part 1) will be issued to all staff in the first week of September. Please do read this document thoroughly. You will be asked to sign, to state you have received, read and understood the guidance. Please contact HR, if you have any questions. Vacancies - King’s School: Vacancies: (Please check your HR Select Profile for any internal vacancies – if you do not have access or have any queries please contact the HR department)
Are you eligible for Marriage allowance transfer? Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,190 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner. This can reduce their tax by up to £238 every tax year. This applies if you earn less than the Personal Allowance (2018/19 this is £11,850). Your partner’s income must be between £11,851 and £46,350 for you to be eligible. The allowance can be backdated – you can claim for your missed payments. To apply for Marriage Allowance transfer go to - https://www.gov.uk/apply-marriage-allowance News from the Rec Centre Congratulations to Amanda and Josh Latter who married on 11th August. Congratulations to Nick and Louise Holden on the safe arrival of Charlotte Holden weighing 8lb 13oz. The Rec Centre will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August. Please ensure you have looked at the latest timetable as a number of classes and sessions have changed for the Autumn Term. We still have some spaces available for swimming courses starting in September from 4 months to adults. Please contact reception to book or email swimming@kingsrecreation.co.uk.
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Neil Bowman took part again this year in the King’s Week Show Jumping gaining a 1st place in Class 4
I wanted to join Andy Snook, Head of Catering, in extending his gratitude to those in the catering team that helped provide hospitality for the University of Kent Graduation Ceremony. There was a Pimms tent which also sold Prosecco, beer and soft drinks. Chums Social Centre provided coffee, sandwiches, wraps, breakfast rolls and evening meals. There was a terrific festival like buzz in both Chums and around the Plane Tree Lawn area. Andy was extremely grateful for the dedication shown by Chris French, Kerry Reed, Sue Stevenson, Ellison Reed, Ferdinand Smith, Mark Williams and the Team of Chefs who provided the great food which was sold in Chums. Andy would also like to thank the Gardening team for arranging the beautiful flower containers along the path by Lattergate and Plane Tree Lawn, everyone was very complimentary about the display and it certainly looked like the Avenue at the Chelsea Flower Show. Yet again a great team effort and I am very grateful to everyone involved.
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Some of the Bursary staff had a tour of the Malthouse and International College
Not all colleagues have access to a King’s email address. If you know of a colleague(s) who will not see this bulletin please print a copy off for them. Mark Taylor August 2018
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