Position: Economics Teacher
Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS4–KS5

Economics Teaching Role in an Independent School

An independent school in Liverpool is seeking to appoint an Economics Teacher to join its department from September. This is a full-time role within a well-established school that values academic excellence, analytical thinking, and high-quality teaching.

Economics is a highly regarded subject within the school, with students encouraged to develop strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving skills while gaining an understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and real-world economic issues.

About the Role

You will teach Economics across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and well-structured lessons that develop students’ understanding of key economic principles and contemporary economic issues.

Students will study topics including market structures, inflation, unemployment, government policy, globalisation, and economic development while developing strong quantitative, analytical, and essay-writing skills.

You will prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Economics examinations, supporting them in building confidence with data interpretation, case study analysis, evaluation, and exam technique.

You will work collaboratively within a successful department while benefiting from smaller class sizes and strong pastoral support.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Economics across KS4 and KS5

• Deliver engaging and structured Economics lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Economics examinations

• Assess student work and provide clear, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support enrichment opportunities such as enterprise or debating activities

• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and engagement

The School Environment

This independent school in Liverpool provides a supportive and academically ambitious environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The department benefits from smaller class sizes, strong leadership, and a collaborative culture focused on academic success, critical thinking, and student development.

Leadership supports professional development and values subject expertise, innovation, and high-quality teaching.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Economics at secondary or sixth form level

• Ability to teach KS4 confidently

• Strong subject knowledge in Economics

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Economics

• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations

• Ability to contribute to enrichment or enterprise programmes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Economics Teacher role in Liverpool starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.