Head of Maths – The Fulham Boys School, Hammersmith and Fulham
The Fulham Boys School
532 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5BD
020 7381 7100 Website
Email: info@fulhamboysschool.org.uk
Head of Maths
Salary: Main Pay Scale, Inner London, TLR 1C
Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 1st September 2024
Apply by: 11th March 2024
The Fulham Boys School is an 11-18 school for boys. Founded by local parents and teachers, it opened with its first Year 7 boys in September 2014 and now has 800 boys including 200 in the Sixth Form.
We have made an ambitious pledge to be one of the very best schools in this country – state or private.
The Fulham Boys School is an independent government-funded school. We are a free school and fully embrace this freedom. To this end we have created and constantly reinforce a highly distinctive ethos. It is an ethos that is built upon the Christian faith, nurtures enterprise and is geared towards boys, supported by an academic curriculum that equips FBS boys to apply for Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Job Overview
The Fulham Boys School is seeking an inspirational and committed Head of Maths to lead this flagship department. Having consistently improved results each year from 2019 to 2023, Maths is now the most popular choice at A-level with excellent uptake including Further Maths. The department is fully staffed with both a wealth of experience and eager new practitioners. The new Head of department will be taking over the team at an exciting time as the department continues to grow and flourish.
The Maths department has achieved some great successes in recent years with pass rates at GCSE rising to 86.2% in 2023. At A-level, Maths moved up to Alps Band 2, placing it in the top 10% of schools in the country. Nearly half of our current Year 12 study Maths in the Sixth Form, cementing its status as a leading subject at the school.
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. Interviews will take place week beginning 11th March 2024.
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.