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

Economics Teacher Role in an Outstanding Secondary School

An Outstanding Secondary School in Waltham Forest 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 and academically driven students in a school recognised for its exceptional outcomes, high expectations, and commitment to preparing young people for top universities and competitive career pathways.

The school promotes intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and a strong understanding of the modern global economy. Students are encouraged to analyse real-world economic issues, evaluate competing theories, and develop confident, evidence-based arguments. Staff benefit from a collaborative department, excellent professional development, and strong leadership support.

About the Role

The successful candidate will teach Economics at Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and rigorous lessons that develop students’ analytical, evaluative, and quantitative skills.

Students study a full A-Level Economics curriculum covering microeconomics and macroeconomics, including market structures, market failure, government intervention, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and globalisation. You will prepare students for A-Level examinations while supporting them in applying economic theory to current global events and real-world case studies.

You will also contribute to enrichment opportunities such as economics societies, university preparation sessions, essay competitions, guest speaker events, and extension activities designed to stretch high-achieving students.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Economics at 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 feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support enrichment activities and university preparation programmes

• Foster intellectual curiosity and independent economic thinking

The School Environment

This Outstanding Secondary School in Waltham Forest is known for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and strong commitment to student achievement. Students are highly motivated, respectful, and eager to learn, creating a focused and aspirational learning environment.

The Social Sciences department is a high-performing and collaborative team with experienced specialists who consistently deliver excellent results. Staff benefit from outstanding professional development, supportive leadership, and a culture that values innovation, academic rigour, and staff wellbeing.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Economics at KS5

• Strong subject knowledge in Economics

• Ability to deliver engaging and challenging A-Level lessons

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching Business Studies or related subjects

• Experience supporting university applications (e.g., Oxbridge/LSE pathways)

• Ability to contribute to enrichment and extension activities

• Strong track record of student achievement

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Economics Teacher role at an Outstanding Secondary School in Waltham Forest, please submit your CV as soon as possible.