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

Economics Teacher Role in an Outstanding Sixth Form College

An Outstanding Sixth Form College in Walsall is seeking to appoint an ambitious and knowledgeable Economics Teacher to join its highly successful Social Sciences department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated post-16 students in a college renowned for its outstanding academic outcomes, exceptional pastoral support, and strong record of progression to leading universities.

The college provides a stimulating and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to think critically, challenge assumptions, and engage with contemporary economic issues. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent professional development, and leadership that is committed to supporting innovation, wellbeing, and career progression.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Economics across Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and academically rigorous lessons that develop students' analytical thinking, commercial awareness, and understanding of economic theory.

Students follow a comprehensive A-Level curriculum covering microeconomics and macroeconomics, including markets, market failure, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, globalisation, and economic development. You will prepare students for A-Level examinations while encouraging them to evaluate real-world economic events, interpret data confidently, and construct evidence-based arguments.

You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through economics societies, enterprise events, university preparation, guest speaker programmes, debating competitions, and enrichment activities that broaden students' understanding of business and the global economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Economics across KS5

• Deliver engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons

• Prepare students for A-Level Economics examinations

• Develop students' analytical, evaluative, and quantitative skills

• Assess progress and provide high-quality, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support enrichment activities, university preparation, and enterprise initiatives

• Foster intellectual curiosity and independent thinking

The College Environment

This Outstanding Sixth Form College is recognised for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and commitment to helping every student achieve ambitious goals. Students are highly motivated and benefit from expert teaching, excellent pastoral support, and a culture that encourages independent learning, academic debate, and personal development.

The Social Sciences department is collaborative, innovative, and consistently delivers excellent outcomes. Staff benefit from modern teaching facilities, strong departmental leadership, outstanding professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values both educational excellence and staff wellbeing.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Economics at KS5

• Excellent subject knowledge in Economics

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Economics

• Experience working in a sixth form or post-16 environment

• Ability to contribute to Business or other Social Sciences

• A proven track record of delivering excellent examination outcomes

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Economics Teacher role at an Outstanding Sixth Form College in Walsall, please submit your CV as soon as possible.