Bursar's Bulletin September 2018

Bursar’s Electronic Bulletin For all Support Staff September 2018

We are holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 28th September) between 10:30 and 11:30 either outside or inside the Bursary, weather dictating. I do hope that you are all able to come along and support this worthwhile event, everyone is welcome.

Please come along and support us and encourage your colleagues to join us in making this our most successful coffee morning yet. If you know of colleagues that do not have access to email please tell them about the Coffee Morning.

Charity of the Year: I would welcome suggestions from you as to which Charity you would like the School to support for the coming year. Please email Lesley at l.foster@kingsbursary.co.uk or write to me at the Bursary with your suggestions. With next month’s Bulletin we will send out voting slips listing the charities that have been put forward as a suggestion.

I am very grateful to Tom Drake, who, as in previous years, for the European Days of Culture and English Heritage, opened the Old Synagogue to visitors on Sunday 16th September. 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 once again Tom was there handing out leaflets and answering general questions about the Synagogue.

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A Message from the Health Centre Would you please note that the King’s School Defibrillator is positioned on the right hand wall just inside the Undercroft entrance at Green Court and the Defibrillator at St Augustine’s is positioned on the wall opposite the door to the Porters Lodge. There is also one placed in The Rec Centre reception and downstairs in Birley’s first aid room. Finally the Junior King’s School Defibrillator is located just outside the Common Room in the main building. You may in the case of an emergency be asked to go and collect it.

Child Protection Training A reminder that Child Protection training is compulsory for all members of staff. If you have not yet received Child Protection training, or have any questions or concerns regarding Child Protection, please contact Emma Chivers (HR); 595721 e.chivers@kings-bursary.co.uk

JUNIOR KING’S SCHOOL Thank you to everyone involved in the mission to remove the dead tree from the side of the JKS entrance driveway last week including:

- Down to Earth for their efficient and skilled work; - G&G colleagues for identifying the issue and arranging the works; - Security and G&G colleagues for traffic and pedestrian control measures; - Staff and pupils for their cooperation and patience (with the noise, for example).

This work needed to be carried out at the last minute due to the risk of the tree coming down in the forecast high winds. ________________________ FIRST AID TRAINING

David Crane will be holding a First Aid course on the following dates: Tuesday the 16th October, Birley’s Pavilion, 2pm to 6pm Saturday the 24th November, School Room, King’s School 2pm to 6pm Please let Emma Chivers me know if you would like further information, and/or a place reserved, by Monday the 8th October 2018. She can be contacted by email at e.chivers@kings-bursary.co.uk

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HR News: 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 Charlie Gawler – Tradesman and Jenny McLeod – Music Administrator, who have completed 25 years’ service. We thank Charlie and Jenny for their dedication and loyalty they have shown to King’s across the last 25 years.

New Starters: We welcome the following new staff to King’s; Senior King’s: Emma Anderson – Domestic, Hannah Baker – Domestic, Rodolphe Billaud – French Assistant, Louis Duprez – Sports Coach, Galadriel Durieu – French Assistant, Freya George – Graduate Rowing Assistant, Bridget Goodge – Resident House Matron International College, Jake Hammond – Domestic, Lowenna Hayter – Recreation Assistant, Harrison Hinkins – Sports Graduate Assistant, Simon Lewis – Rowing Coach, Charlotte Maplesden – Tonge, Ellie Marshall – Domestic, Jamie Moore – Rugby Coach, Jade Morris – Domestic, Susan Palmer – Science and Art Technician, Michelle Pamplin – Sports Coach, Deborah Porro – Visiting Music Teacher, Kate Purnell – Yoga Instructor, Charles Stinchcombe – Assistant to the Music Department, Harrison Wells – Rugby Coach, Simon Whyte – Apprentice IT Technician and Magdalena Wojtan – Domestic, Mark Gregson – LAMDA. Junior King’s: Angela Adams – Nurse, Mary Beck – Kitchen Porter, Juanfer Castro - Cepas – Assistant Tutor, Phoebe Clements – Apprentice Business Administrator, Thomas Dath – Assistant Tutor, Samuel Poole – Assistant Tutor, Izaak Tanna – Assistant Tutor and Laura Watson – Assistant Tutor.

Leavers:

We say farewell and all the best for the future, to;

Senior King’s: Oliver Barnes – Recreation Assistant, Natasha Barrett – Shop Assistant, Adrian Bawtree – Visiting Music Teacher, Mel Gray – Relief Matron, Molly Gurr – Recreation Assistant, Sam Potter – Kitchen Porter St Augustine’s, Noemi Vadaszy – Tennis Coach.

Junior King’s: Trudy Goessens – Nurse and Brenda Bartlett – Learning Support, Teacher.

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) 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. We are encouraging applications to be submitted as soon as possible.

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We seek a full time Chef to work 40 hours per week, on a rota basis, (5 out of 7 days), in our busy catering department. Minimum qualification required; City & Guilds 7061/2 or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Health and Hygiene Certificate an advantage. The successful candidate will be required to work in a team providing catering services throughout the King’s Schools’ kitchens and dining facilities to pupils, staff and guests for all internal and external functions. The position may require the successful candidate to work within other Kings School Catering departments if necessary. For an informal discussion on the post please contact Andy Snook on 01227 595678. Closing date for applications is Friday 5th October at Noon.

Domestics are required to work term time only to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness throughout the School’s properties. The approximate hours of the post will be: Monday to Friday - 9.00am – 12.00pm and Saturday - 8.30am – 10.30am. Experience working in this type of environment would be an advantage and a proactive approach is essential, together with the ability to carry out duties in a confidential, thorough, and non-intrusive manner. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

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.

Safeguarding A reminder to please ensure you read the revised KCSIE (part 1) which was 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.

We would like to kindly remind new staff who may have recently passed their probation or any longer standing members of staff who have not increased their Pension Contributions since joining the Schools employment, you do have the option to benefit from increased employer contributions if you have been autoenrolled or chosen to join the pension scheme. If you would be interested in increasing your contributions, and therefore benefit from increased employer contributions, please contact a member of the HR team for more information.

Mark Taylor September 2018

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Financial Health Check Clinics We retain the services of professional, independent financial advisers so you have access to help and advice on financial matters. Pentins will be holding 2 clinics in November. If you would like to book a 20 minute slot on one of the clinics, please email Lesley Foster l.foster@kings-bursary.co.uk slots will be available from 8:30am – 5:00pm on Tuesday 13th November and Wednesday 14th November 2018

Pension        

How much are my pensions worth?

How much of my salary will my pension replace when I retire?

Should I save more to my pension or is ISA better for me?

Who will get my pension when I die?

Can I afford to retire earlier than state pension age?

I have an old pension pot. Should I add to my current pension?

How do I check my pension values online?

What state pension am I entitled to?

Investment and Savings     

Is my ISA the best available on the market?

What risk is there of me losing money in my current investments?

What returns should I expect from my current investments?

Am I covered by the UK compensations schemes?

Are my investments cost effective or am being charged too much?

Life, Health Insurance     

How much cover should I have and how much would it cost?

Is my existing cover the best available in the market place?

Am I paying more than I need to for my insurance?

How quickly would I run out of money if I was too ill to work and what is the cost of insurance to replace my income?

My mortgage repayments are covered by insurance, but I would need some additional money to pay bills and buy food. How do I arrange this and what is the cost?

Pentins Financial Planning Limited is an appointed representative of Best Practice IFA Group Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Registered Office: Unit 12 Canterbury Innovation Centre, University Road, Canterbury CT2 7FG Visit: Pentinsfp.co.uk Call: 01227 763400 Registered in England and Wales. Company Number 09867865

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