Teacher of Economics & Financial Studies

Location: Newham, East/Inner London

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

An ambitious, culturally diverse secondary school and Sixth Form in the heart of Newham (Inner London) is seeking an articulate, commercially sharp, and dynamic Teacher of Economics to join their high-performing Social Sciences & Humanities faculty. Positioned just minutes from Canary Wharf and the City of London’s global financial hub, this is a prime opportunity for an Economics specialist, whether an experienced educator eager to lead A-Level macro/microeconomics modules or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to inspire market analysis, policy debate, and fiscal literacy across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Economics, you will translate market mechanics, global trade dynamics, monetary policy, behavior economics, and industrial strategy into captivating, real-world learning experiences. Joining a collaborative and forward-thinking department, you will deliver high-rigor theoretical and quantitative lessons primarily across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Economics) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics / Level 3 Financial Studies), equipping young minds with the quantitative reasoning, essay evaluation, and analytical tools needed to thrive at top universities and in corporate careers.

• Environment: A modern Inner London secondary school featuring state-of-the-art digital classrooms, real-time market data tools, and strong networking connections to London’s financial sector

• Culture: A collaborative, results-driven department dedicated to academic rigor, evidence-based inquiry, active economic debating, and social mobility

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, engaging Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 covering microeconomics (market structures, price elasticity, market failure) and macroeconomics (inflation, fiscal/monetary policy, international trade, development economics).

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations through data-informed progress tracking, live modelling of long-form evaluative essays, and quantitative data workshops.

• Integrate current global economic affairs, central bank announcements, market dynamics, and fiscal policies into daily classroom instruction to foster critical real-world evaluation.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, applying targeted intervention strategies to stretch high-aspiring scholars while scaffolding complex mathematical models and graphs for developing learners.

• Contribute positively to departmental enrichment, including Student Investor challenges, Bank of England Target Two Point Zero competitions, Economics Society debates, and external speaker events.

Requirements

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

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

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Economics instruction across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (KS5/A-Level Economics teaching experience is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national Economics examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR) and strong competency in teaching economic graphs, quantitative data, and essay structures.

• Outstanding classroom presence, sharp analytical communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for economic policy, market dynamics, and global trade.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage Economics Coordination, Financial Literacy Lead, or Social Sciences Lead.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring pathways, and access to staff health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Economics specialist ready to empower the next generation of economists, analysts, and policy makers at a dynamic secondary school in Newham, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.