The school is recruiting an Economics Teacher for a permanent, full-time role at a highly academic Independent School in Barnet, starting in January 2026. The role involves teaching Economics, primarily at the A-Level, and supporting wider Business Studies initiatives.

The school is committed to securing exceptional university placements for its students and focuses on rigorous intellectual preparation in the social sciences.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver challenging Economics lessons, with a strong focus on A-Level and preparation for university admissions.
• Develop students' analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills within the context of global economic issues.
• Track and evaluate student progress meticulously, providing bespoke support for competitive admissions tests.
• Contribute actively to the academic life of the school, potentially running an investment challenge or essay competition.
• Maintain the high academic standards expected of the faculty.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a degree specialism in Economics.
• Proven experience teaching Economics at A-Level.
• Excellent knowledge of current economic theory and its real-world application.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• A commitment to intellectual rigour and securing exceptional student outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary placed on the school's own generous independent pay scale (commensurate with experience).
• Small class sizes, enabling focused debate and high-quality intellectual engagement.
• Excellent opportunities for personal professional scholarship and development.
• Generous non-contact time to support teaching excellence.
• Access to extensive online and physical resources for teaching and learning.

About the School

This high-performing Independent School in Barnet is recognised nationally for academic excellence, particularly across the Social Sciences. The school offers a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment where teachers are treated as experts, given substantial autonomy, and supported fully to prepare the next generation of global leaders.