Job Title: Economics Teacher

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS

Role Overview

An inspiring secondary school and sixth form in Leicester is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and dynamic Economics Teacher to join their Business & Social Sciences faculty ASAP. In this key Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 role, you will deliver high-quality Economics lessons across GCSE and A-Level, introducing students to microeconomic and macroeconomic theories, market structures, financial systems, and global economic policy. You will foster critical thinking, guide students in evaluating real-world economic trends, and prepare sixth-form students for higher education and national examinations. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level) in alignment with AQA, Edexcel, or OCR specifications.

• Teach core microeconomic concepts (supply and demand, market failure, elasticity) and macroeconomic topics (fiscal policy, inflation, economic growth, international trade).

• Guide students in quantitative analysis, data interpretation, essay structuring, and critical evaluation of contemporary national and international economic issues.

• Track and evaluate pupil progress using formative assessments, practice exam essays, and mock examinations to maximize A-Level and GCSE attainment.

• Provide targeted academic support, stretch challenges for high-attaining students aiming for top university courses, and guidance on UCAS applications.

• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to refine schemes of work, share resources, and lead enrichment activities such as student investment competitions or economics clubs.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or a closely related discipline (e.g., Finance, Business Economics).

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or QTLS.

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record delivering secondary Economics, with up-to-date knowledge of current A-Level exam board specifications.

• Excellent subject knowledge, essay-marking proficiency, and classroom management capabilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• High-performing Sixth Form with engaged, motivated students and strong enrolment in Social Sciences and Business disciplines.

• Well-resourced department featuring modern teaching technologies, financial journals, and digital learning platforms.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to continuous professional development (CPD), staff wellbeing, and structured ECT mentorship.

• Accessible Leicester location with great transport links across Leicestershire and the East Midlands, plus free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive salary on the national MPS/UPS scale and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Economics Teacher role at an inspiring secondary school & sixth form in Leicester, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.