Teacher of English – The Fulham Boys School, SW6
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road, London SW6 5PY
020 7381 7100 www.fulhamboysschool.org
Teacher of English
Salary: Main Pay Scale, Inner London
Full time, Permanent
Start date: 1st September 2024
Apply by 26th February 2024
The Fulham Boys School is seeking an excellent teacher to join our thriving English department. The successful applicant will play an integral role in ensuring the success of boys’ outcomes as well as contributing to an extensive extra-curricular programme. The opportunity to teach at all key stages, including English Literature A-level, is available for the right candidate.
The English department has been one of the leading departments in the school since we opened, achieving exceptional pass rates at GCSE (above 90% at Grade 4 every year since 2019) and ALPS Band 1 at A-Level English Literature in 2022. You would be joining a team of talented and committed teachers who work collaboratively to ensure that our challenging curriculum is geared towards the enthusiastic boys we teach.
About The Fulham Boys School
The Fulham Boys School, located in the heart of Fulham, is a highly successful and oversubscribed school with a good reputation in the local community. In 2023 the school achieved 84% 4+ in English & Maths and 73% 5+ in English & Maths. Over three quarters of our departments also achieved ALPs 1-3 which places the sixth form in the top 10% nationally for KS5 results.
We offer all of our students an extended school day with all of our boys in school until 4:10pm Monday to Thursday and 2.45pm on Fridays. During this time, our extensive co-curricular offer enables students to take on a new sport or find their passion in debating, gardening or social enterprise. We want our students to leave FBS equipped for the workplace and life beyond.
What We Offer
As a school we are passionate about the professional development and wellbeing of all of our staff.
- 172 school days per year with 5 INSET days
- Sixteen (16) weeks of school holidays – more than most state schools
- We hold an annual staff wellbeing day where the school is closed
- Commitment to CPD – we encourage teaching staff to aspire to become examiners in their subject
- Free staff lunches during term time, daily staff refreshments and fruit
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Termly ‘shining lights’ where staff nominate others for recognition
- Use of the on site gym
How to Apply
We actively encourage potential candidates to visit our school. If you do wish to visit, please contact Jane Proudfoot, HR Manager at The Fulham Boys School, 532 Fulham Road, London SW6 5BD, telephone no 020 7381 7100, or email recruit@fulhamboysschool.org
Please also contact Jane Proudfoot if you have any questions about the role or would like a confidential discussion with the Headmaster.
Please log onto our website www.fulhamboysschool.org for further details about the school.
Application forms should be completed via the QUICK Apply link on the TES. Application link here
Interviews will be taking place in the week beginning 26th February 2024.
The Fulham Boys School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.