Economics Teacher | Leading Sixth Form College | Reading
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Position: Economics Teacher
Location: Reading
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS5
A highly regarded Sixth Form College in Reading is seeking to appoint an outstanding Economics Teacher to join its successful Social Sciences department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated and academically ambitious students in a specialist post-16 setting renowned for its excellent examination outcomes and strong university progression.
The college has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence offering a stimulating learning environment where students are encouraged to think independently engage with contemporary issues and develop the analytical skills needed for higher education and future careers. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture exceptional professional development opportunities and a genuine commitment to innovation in teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will teach Economics at Key Stage 5 delivering engaging and intellectually rigorous lessons that develop students analytical thinking quantitative reasoning and evaluative skills.
Students follow a broad A-Level curriculum covering both microeconomics and macroeconomics exploring topics including market structures inflation unemployment monetary and fiscal policy international trade globalisation and economic development. You will prepare learners for A-Level examinations while encouraging them to analyse current affairs and apply economic theory to real-world issues.
You will also contribute to the wider life of the department through enrichment activities such as economics societies guest speaker events university preparation enterprise initiatives and debating competitions.
Teach A-Level Economics to KS5 students
Deliver engaging challenging and academically rigorous lessons
Prepare students for A-Level examinations
Develop students analytical evaluative and quantitative skills
Assess progress and provide high-quality feedback
Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
Support economics enrichment activities and university preparation
Foster intellectual curiosity and independent learning
This Leading Sixth Form College has established itself as one of the regions most respected post-16 providers combining outstanding academic achievement with exceptional pastoral support. Students are highly motivated and ambitious creating a positive and intellectually stimulating atmosphere where learning is valued and celebrated.
The Social Sciences department is a thriving team of experienced subject specialists who work collaboratively to deliver an ambitious curriculum. Staff enjoy excellent facilities small class sizes extensive CPD opportunities and a leadership team that actively supports professional growth and career progression.
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification
Experience teaching Economics at KS5
Excellent subject knowledge in Economics
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Commitment to delivering outstanding teaching and learning
Desirable
Experience teaching A-Level Economics
Experience within a sixth form or post-16 setting
Ability to contribute to wider Social Sciences provision
A strong track record of excellent examination outcomes and university progression support
If you are interested in this Economics Teacher role at a Leading Sixth Form College in Reading please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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