Teacher of Economics – Independent College – Coventry

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Economics to join a highly regarded independent college in Coventry. This is a superb role for an Economics specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with motivated students in a calm purposeful environment where high standards intellectual curiosity and strong progression are central to college life.

The college is known for a focused learning culture excellent pastoral support and students who are engaged respectful and ambitious. With smaller class sizes and strong resources this is an outstanding opportunity to teach Economics in a setting where teachers can focus on high-quality teaching and where students genuinely enjoy challenge.

About the Role

As Teacher of Economics you will teach primarily at KS5 with the potential to contribute to KS4 where offered. You will deliver engaging well-structured lessons that develop strong economic understanding analytical thinking and confident exam technique.

You will teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

• Secure understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts

• Confident use of diagrams data interpretation and quantitative skills

• Application of economic theory to real-world contexts and contemporary issues

• Evaluative writing and well-supported judgement in extended responses

• Exam confidence through modelling purposeful practice and precise feedback

Students explore topics such as markets and market failure competition and regulation government policy economic performance globalisation international trade and development. Lessons are designed to help students think independently and make strong links between classroom learning and the wider economy.

The Department

Economics is a popular subject within the college particularly for students considering progression into economics politics finance business and related degrees. The department is collaborative well organised and committed to helping students achieve excellent outcomes.

The department values:

• Clear explanation and structured teaching of complex concepts

• Strong use of contemporary examples and current affairs

• High expectations for analytical and evaluative writing

• Consistent assessment and feedback to develop exam confidence

• Enrichment opportunities such as guest speakers lecture programmes or university outreach (where available)

Teachers work closely together to share resources and ensure students develop secure knowledge alongside strong examination technique.

About the College

This Coventry independent college offers a high-performing academic environment alongside strong pastoral care. Students are respectful motivated and engaged and teachers benefit from a professional culture where expertise is valued and staff are trusted to teach ambitiously.

The college places strong emphasis on:

• Calm purposeful classrooms and excellent behaviour

• Individualised support through smaller teaching groups

• Strong progression pathways including university preparation

• High expectations and a culture of aspiration and achievement

• Clear routines that support focused learning and excellent outcomes

Key Information

• Location: Coventry

• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time permanent

• Salary: Highly competitive dependent on experience

What the College is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

• Have strong subject knowledge in Economics

• Be confident teaching Economics at KS5

• Deliver engaging well-structured lessons that stretch and support students

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour effort and academic achievement

• Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider college life

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers looking to develop in a high-performing independent setting.

Why Join This College

• Teach motivated students in a calm focused environment

• Smaller class sizes and excellent resources

• Supportive and collaborative department

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to teach a highly relevant subject with strong student engagement

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Economics teacher who wants to inspire ambition develop strong analytical thinking and support excellent student outcomes while working in a thriving Coventry independent college.