Position: Economics Teacher
Location: Brighton
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS5

Economics Teaching Role in a Sixth Form College

A high-achieving sixth form college in Brighton is seeking to appoint an ambitious and knowledgeable Economics Teacher to join its successful Social Sciences department from September. This is a full-time role within an academically focused and supportive environment that values intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and exceptional teaching.

Economics is a popular subject within the college, with students encouraged to engage with contemporary economic issues while developing analytical, evaluative, and quantitative skills.

About the Role

You will teach Economics primarily at Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and academically rigorous lessons across both microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Students will explore topics such as market failure, inflation, fiscal and monetary policy, labour markets, globalisation, economic growth, and international trade while developing strong essay-writing, data interpretation, and evaluative skills.

You will prepare students for A-Level Economics examinations, supporting them in achieving excellent outcomes and progression to competitive university courses and career pathways.

You will work collaboratively within a successful Social Sciences department committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Economics at KS5

• Deliver engaging and intellectually challenging lessons

• Prepare students for A-Level Economics examinations

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support wider enrichment and academic extension opportunities

• Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and achievement

The College Environment

This sixth form college in Brighton provides a mature, aspirational, and academically focused environment where students are encouraged to think independently and achieve excellent outcomes.

The Social Sciences department benefits from collaborative planning, strong leadership, and a culture centred on academic excellence, debate, and student progression.

Leadership values subject expertise, innovation, and professional development while fostering a supportive staff culture.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant post-16 teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Economics at KS5 or equivalent

• Strong subject knowledge in Economics

• Ability to inspire and challenge sixth form students

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Economics

• Experience in a sixth form or high-achieving academic setting

• Ability to contribute to enrichment, debate, or economics societies

• Strong track record of examination success

How to Apply

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