At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Science department, ensuring top-notch teaching and student progress.
- Company: Join Fulham Cross Academy, a place that values aspirational education and core values.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension, well-being support, and discounts on everyday spending.
- Other info: Flexible work-life balance and commitment to equality and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching and a passion for developing young minds.
The predicted salary is between 41729 - 64684 £ per year.
Salary: Inner London Main to Upper Pay Scales £41,729 to £64,684 pa, plus TLR1B £12,953 pa
Benefits: Generous pension, training and development, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access, Physio, OH & EAP), access to discount platform, cycle to work scheme, discounted health and fitness club memberships, free Microsoft Office for home use.
We are seeking a Head of Department - Science to join our team at Fulham Cross Academy. At Fulham Cross Academy, we are passionate about our core values. We wish to ensure that our students personify not only an aspirant education but also a set of characteristics that will hold them in good stead throughout their life. In line with our STEM specialism, we wish for students to exemplify Self-awareness & Self-belief, to be Thoughtful & Team orientated, Emotionally aware & resilient and Motivated & well-mannered. If students can learn these core values and apply themselves to their academic studies, we are confident that they will be equipped for future success - we call this The FCA Way!
Details:
- Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Contract: Full time, permanent
- Ideal start date: January 2027
Generous workplace pension through Teachers Pension Scheme. Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service. Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests. Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform. Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes. Cycle to work scheme.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure excellent standards of teaching & learning across the subject
- Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the department, including self-evaluation and the improvement plan for the department
- Monitor student progress and implement strategic intervention for the department
Our Culture:
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
- Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
- Collaborative and innovative
- Committed, engaged and professional
- Advocates for equality and inclusivity
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 13th November 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HODSc/1126.
Head of Department - Science in London employer: Bourne Education Trust
Bourne Education Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. With a focus on providing strong financial leadership within the education sector, employees benefit from meaningful work that directly impacts the future of students across the UK, alongside competitive remuneration and a commitment to work-life balance.
