About This Role
The Fulham Boys School is seeking a passionate and committed Head of Science to lead the department in the next phase of its development. Having designed an engaging, challenging and practical-led curriculum, Science is now a thriving department within the school, with excellent uptake at A-level. We are delighted to be fully staffed for 2026-27 with subject expertise across all three sciences. The new Head of department will be taking over the team at an exciting time as the department continues to grow and flourish.
Our Science department has seen huge growth in the last 3 years and the Sciences are increasingly popular subjects within our Sixth Form, with consistently large classes in all Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A Level. At GCSE, Science achieved a value-added score of +0.53 in 2024, contributing to an overall school Progress 8 score of +0.96 that puts FBS in the top 2% in the country for academic progress. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in taking the department to the next level, strategically ensuring the increasing success of boys’ outcomes at KS4 & KS5.
The department strives to prioritise practical skills throughout the curriculum. Lessons take place in six purpose-built science labs, with a dedicated Science technician on hand to support and provide state of the art equipment.
About The Fulham Boys School
The Fulham Boys School, located in the heart of Fulham, is a highly successful and oversubscribed school with an excellent reputation in the local community. In 2024 the school sat in the top 3% nationally for progress at GCSE and matched this with equally impressive results in 2025. Having achieved 95% passes in English & Maths, the school is not only top of the borough for these core subjects but also the top state non-selective boys school in the country. More value is added through our thriving Sixth Form, with the school proud to once again achieve a positive progress score which places us in the top 30%, nationally for KS5 progress, completing a seven-year journey of academic excellence for our boys.
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 and find their passion outside of the classroom. 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. We offer:
172 school days per year with 5 INSET days
Sixteen (16) weeks of school holidays - more than most state schools
An annual staff wellbeing day where the school is closed
Exceptional commitment to effective, evidence-based CPD that takes place on a daily basis and supports all staff to grow in their roles and prepare for future roles.
Free staff lunches during term time plus free tea, coffee and biscuits in the staff room
Cycle to work scheme
Workplace nursery benefits
Subscription to the Education Support employee assistance programme
Half-termly ‘shining lights’ where staff nominate others for recognition
Regular staff socials and sport
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 j.proudfoot@fulhamboysschool.org.uk Please log onto our website https://fulhamboysschool.org/ for further details about the school. Application forms should be submitted via the TES portal or sent to Jane Proudfoot, HR Manager at The Fulham Boys School by email to j.proudfoot@fulhamboysschool.org.uk 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.