Teacher of Economics

Location: Newham

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

An Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ secondary school located in the dynamic, rapidly transforming London Borough of Newham is seeking an analytical, articulate, and inspiring Teacher of Economics to join their top-tier Social Sciences faculty. This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious subject specialist, whether an experienced educator looking to teach in a high-achieving Sixth Form environment or an exceptional Early Career Teacher (ECT), to cultivate economic literacy, analytical rigor, and market insight across a motivated student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Economics, you will bring microeconomic principles, macroeconomic frameworks, and global financial dynamics to life in the classroom. Teaching primarily across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Economics/Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics), you will guide students through market mechanics, fiscal policy, international trade, and behavioral economics, preparing them for top Russell Group universities and careers in finance, policy, and commerce.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A flagship inner-London secondary school celebrated for stellar progress scores, vibrant Sixth Form academic outcomes, and strong social mobility

• Culture: A collegiate, intellectually stimulating, and well-resourced department backed by experienced subject leads, dedicated data analysts, and an encouraging leadership team

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, high-rigor Economics lessons across KS4 and KS5 (A-Level) that foster critical evaluation, quantitative analysis, and structured essay writing.

• Prepare Sixth Form students thoroughly for national A-Level examinations, using data-driven tracking routines and targeted exam technique workshops.

• Seamlessly integrate real-world economic developments, Central Bank decisions, inflationary trends, and global market shifts into daily classroom debate.

• Assess, track, and monitor pupil academic performance, providing actionable guidance that stretches high attainers while building confidence in developing economists.

• Lead or support departmental enrichment, including the Bank of England Target Two Point Zero challenge, Student Investor competitions, economics societies, and university application prep (Oxbridge/LSE).

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Economics, Finance, Econometrics, or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Economics teaching at Key Stage 5 (A-Level experience is essential).

• Deep understanding of national A-Level Economics specifications and exam board assessment criteria (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR).

• Exceptional communication skills, quantitative fluency, and an infectious passion for economic policy and financial literacy.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for key stage coordination or financial literacy programs.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring programmes, and rapid pathways for career advancement in an Outstanding school environment.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious, analytical, and inspiring Economics specialist ready to make a lasting impact at an Outstanding school in Newham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.