Economics Teacher - Independent School - Kingston upon Thames

Do you have a genuine enthusiasm for Economics and enjoy helping students understand how the subject connects with the world around them? This could be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking to join a high-achieving school with a strong academic culture.

• Economics Teacher Role

• Teaching Economics across Key Stages 4 and 5

• Kingston upon Thames

• ASAP Start

• Full-time, Permanent

• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

The school is seeking an enthusiastic Economics Teacher who can deliver engaging and intellectually stimulating lessons to students at GCSE and A-Level. You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons covering key areas of the Economics curriculum, including markets, business behaviour, economic performance, government policy and international economics.

The successful candidate will be able to explain complex economic theories clearly and relate them to current affairs and real-world examples. Students should be encouraged to question, evaluate and form their own reasoned conclusions rather than simply memorising information.

You will monitor student progress through regular assessment and provide clear feedback that helps students understand how to improve. At A-Level, you will support students in developing the analytical and evaluative writing skills required for successful examination performance.

The role will also involve working collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to curriculum development and supporting the wider academic life of the school. There is scope for the successful applicant to contribute to enrichment activities such as Economics societies, competitions and wider academic discussion.

Economics Teacher - School Information

This Independent School in Kingston upon Thames offers a highly academic environment where students are encouraged to be curious, independent and ambitious.

The school places considerable importance on teaching quality and provides staff with opportunities to develop professionally. Teachers are encouraged to share good practice and to contribute ideas that improve the learning experience for students.

Students are supported to achieve strong academic outcomes while also developing the confidence and independence needed for university and future careers. The Economics department is a popular and academically focused part of the school.

Economics Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Economics Degree or relevant degree

• QTS

• Experience teaching Economics at KS4 and KS5

• Strong knowledge of the GCSE and A-Level curriculum

• Excellent analytical and evaluative skills

• Ability to use current economic issues effectively in lessons

• Strong classroom management

• Applications welcomed from experienced teachers and suitably qualified ECTs

Salary

The salary for this Economics Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS.

Application

Please send your application for this Economics Teacher position through as soon as possible.