An ambitious, high-performing secondary academy in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business Studies to elevate Sixth Form quantitative analysis, enterprise pedagogy, and curriculum outcomes starting in January.

Job Overview

Economics and Business Studies represent key academic and vocational strengths within this academy's Sixth Form and upper school. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics & Business Studies), while modeling high-impact teaching strategies across the Social Sciences faculty.

Working directly with the Senior Leadership Team and faculty heads, you will mentor early-career teachers, lead coaching sessions on quantitative data handling and evaluative essay modeling, and coordinate competitive university pathways in Finance, PPE, and Economics. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach intellectually rigorous lessons across Key Stage 4 Business and Key Stage 5 A-Level Economics and Business Studies

• Lead faculty coaching on economic diagram construction, quantitative data analysis, and 25-mark evaluative essay writing

• Audit and refine curriculum sequencing to embed real-world economic policy, financial mechanics, and corporate case studies

• Analyze internal assessment metrics and mock examination papers to implement targeted intervention clinics

• Prepare ambitious Sixth Form students for competitive university entrance assessments, national essay competitions, and Young Enterprise challenges

• Mentor and observe social sciences staff, driving evidence-based teaching practices and consistency in assessment moderation

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Reading, Berkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Economics & Business Studies

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or a closely related field

• Consistent track record of delivering top-tier GCSE and Key Stage 5 examination outcomes

• Experience in peer mentoring, curriculum design, or assessment analysis

• Deep subject expertise spanning both micro/macroeconomics and strategic corporate management

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business position in Reading for a January start.