Teacher of RE
Full time, Permanent
Salary: Inner London MPS
Start date: 1st September 2024
Apply by: 15th March 2024
Job overview
The Fulham Boys School is seeking an excellent teacher to join our thriving RE department. The post would suit a newly qualified teacher or a more experienced teacher seeking a fresh challenge in an ambitious school.
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 which enriches the lives of our boys and helps prepare them for university and beyond. The opportunity to teach at all key stages, including RE A-level, is available for the right candidate. Successful candidates
Successful candidates must be willing to teach other subjects if needed at Key Stage 3.
The RE department has been one of the leading departments in the school since we opened, consistently achieving outstanding GCSE and A-level results. All students study RE at GCSE, and in 2022 51% of students achieved a grade 9. 100% of our A-level students achieved A*-B grades; placing the department within the top 1% nationally. The challenging curriculum allows boys to study world religions, philosophy and big ethical questions, while also giving boys regular opportunities to engage with Christian beliefs, practices and texts as part of the school’s Christian ethos.
You would be joining a team of talented and committed teachers who work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our enthusiastic boys.
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 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. Interviews will take place week beginning 18th March.
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.