Teacher of Psychology
Full time, Permanent
Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS
Start date: 1st September 2024
Apply by: 15th March 2024
The Fulham Boys School is seeking a Teacher of Psychology to join our successful psychology department.
The department has sustained success at KS5, gaining an ALPS 3 in 2023 and achieving 100 per cent A* to D. Psychology is a very popular subject at KS5 and is therefore offered in two different option blocks. Students are excited to learn psychology, and its success is underpinned by the passion of our teachers. Lessons are dynamic and exciting with a “no excuses” approach to challenge and engagement. We are looking for an outstanding teacher whose passion for psychology is shown throughout their lessons. The role also comes with an exciting opportunity to introduce psychology at KS4 for the first time in September 2024, and continue to raise psychology’s profile in KS3 through our extensive extra-curricular programme.
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
Supporting documents
Find the job description here
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 or by email to recruit@fulhamboysschool.org.uk
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 here and also below. The deadline for applications is Friday 15th March at 9am. Interviews will take place week beginning 18th March. The position may be filled earlier if an ideal candidate is found.
FBS 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.