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Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business – Secondary Academy in Durham (January Start)

A progressive secondary academy in Durham, County Durham, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business Studies to drive analytical rigor, quantitative data analysis, and Sixth Form uptake starting in January.

Job Overview

This role combines expert classroom delivery across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics and A-Level Business) with strategic leadership in social science pedagogy.

Working directly alongside senior management and the Social Sciences team, you will model evidence-based teaching strategies, lead peer lesson reviews, coach teachers on 25-mark evaluative essay modeling, and prepare Sixth Form students for competitive university courses in Economics, Finance, and Management. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach intellectually rigorous lessons across Key Stage 4 Business and Key Stage 5 A-Level Economics (Micro/Macro) and Business

  • Lead whole-faculty coaching on economic diagram construction, mathematical data interpretation, and evaluative writing

  • Audit and update schemes of work to integrate contemporary macroeconomic policy, markets, and corporate case studies

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

  • Mentor early-career social science teachers, conducting regular peer observations and collaborative planning

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

Role Overview & Specifications

  • Start Date: January

  • Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

  • Location: Durham, County Durham

  • 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, or a closely related discipline

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

  • Demonstrated experience in peer coaching, curriculum innovation, or key stage coordination

  • Deep subject expertise across market mechanics, monetary policy, and corporate strategy

  • 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 position in Durham for a January start.

Location
Durham

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Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business – Secondary Academy in Durham (January Start)

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