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Nigel Barton
King’s School teacher: 1980-2022
Passion: English and friendship
Further Education
Working Career
Extra Curricular
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Richard Bijster
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Andy Cousins
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Tom Deller
King's School:
King’s School teacher: 2010-2016 and 2023 to present
Passion: English and friendship
Further Education
- University of Durham - BA English Literature
- University of Exeter - MEd Professional Studies
- University of Exeter - PGCE
Working Career
Extra Curricular
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Andrew Jones - Honorary Treasurer
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Gavin Purvis
King’s School: 2000-2007
Passion: Playing rugby
Further Education
- Newcastle University 2008-2011 Environmental Science.
- CIPD Level 5 HR Management (2015-2016)
- CIPD Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management Level 7 (Currently studying).
Working Career
- Head of HR – FBS Hörmann (2020-present)
- UK Group HR Manager – GL Events UK (2019-2020)
- Group HR Manager - Mid UK Recycling (2014-2019)
Extra Curricular
- 1st XV Captain - Kesteven RFC 2016-2021
- Secretary – Kesteven RFC 2020 – Present
- Committee Member – The King’s School Grantham Alumni Committee 2024 - Present
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Robert Sheardown
King’s School: 2000 – 2007
Passion: I feel proud to say that I attended The King’s School Grantham, and I want all future pupils to enjoy that same pride as me. I enjoy seeing the school continue to offer top-class education in my hometown, and enjoying the academic successes garnered from that high level of education. I also enjoy playing and coaching rugby, and I’m very interested to see the school continue in creating successful sports teams competing at the highest levels.
Further Education
- Northumbria University – 2007-2011 – 1st Class Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Working Career
- Technical Director – Reelstock Ltd (June 2020 – Present)
- Design Engineer – Great Plains UK (June 2011 – June 2020)
- Project Engineer – Rosh Engineering Ltd (June 2008 – June 2009)
Extra Curricular:
- 1st XV Captain – Kesteven RFC (2021 – 2024)
- Board Member – Kesteven RFC (2021 – Present)
- Committee Member – The King’s School Grantham Alumni Committee (2022 – Present)
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Tony Shearer - Honorary Secretary
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Ben Whinney
King’s School: 2012-2019
Passion: Recently graduated from King’s, Ben is passionate about helping King’s students develop their personal profiles by encouraging them to broaden their horizons and explore their professional ambitions and extracurricular interests. His goal is to support skill development, enhance technical competencies, and give students a head start in higher education and job applications.
Further Education
- Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University, where he completed an undergraduate degree in Finance and Investment Management BA (Hons), alongside his role as Club President of Northumbria Men’s Rugby Union.
- Qualified at level 3 in Risk in Financial Services and Securities.
Working Career
- Currently an Analyst, Investor Relations at Pantheon Ventures, private equity fund, October 2024 –Present).
- Former Associate, Client Services at AlphaSights, knowledge partner to the world’s top investee and Investment funds, consultancies, and Fortune 500s from September 2023 – September 2024.
Extra Curricular
- Member of The King’s School, Grantham Alumni Committee 2022 to Present.
- Associate member of The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (The CISI)
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Andrew Roberts
King’s School: 1969-1976
Passion: To help promote the school as a high-performing educational establishment with good ties to industry and a strong alumni network.
Further Education:
- University of Salford, B.Sc. Environmental Chemical Engineering (First Class Hons.) 1979
- Open University, Master of Business Administration. 1992
Working Career:
- Andrew joined British Nuclear Fuels from university, working in technical and operational roles from 1979 – 1993 when he transferred to BNFL Inc. based in Denver, USA. While remaining in the nuclear field, he transitioned to plant decontamination and decommissioning planning and operations at a number of US nuclear facilities.
- In 2006, Andrew returned to a UK base though spent his remaining career largely overseas engaged in nuclear facility construction, operations and decommissioning in Bulgaria, Armenia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Canada and Romania.
- He retired in late 2023.
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Tom Webster
King’s School: 2003-2007
Passion: House building and development, coaching rugby, leadership and team development.
My roles within business and sport focus on creating and leading high performance teams. My passion for leadership was developed during my fond years at the school and also aligns with the school’s values of courage, friendship and honour. I am proud to continue to play my part in advancing the great work of the entire school community.
Further Education:
- University of Manchester 2007-2010 BSc Business Management with marketing.
Working Career
- Head of Marketing – Berg Legal (2010-2012)
- Founder and Director -Evepia Ltd (2012-2016)
- Director- Webster Homes (2016-Present)
Extra Curricular
- 1st XV Captain - Kesteven RFC 2013-2016
- Director of Rugby- Kesteven RFC 2023 - Present
- Board Member- Kesteven RFC 2023 - Present
- Committee Member – The King’s School Grantham Alumni Committee 2024 – Present
- University of Manchester Athletic Union XXI club member.
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Nathan Whales
King’s School teacher: 2003-present
Passion: Students, Nottingham Forest and
Further Education:
- De Montford University (Bedford) - BEd Physical Education and English
Working Career
Extra Curricular
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Mark Whittinghton - President
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