Economics Teacher | Secondary School | Redbridge

Location: Redbridge

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

An ambitious high-performing and forward-thinking secondary school in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an articulate commercially sharp and passionate Teacher of Economics to join their thriving Social Sciences faculty. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic educatorwhether an experienced A-Level practitioner or a talented Early Career Teacher (ECT) with strong subject knowledgelooking to inspire the next generation of economists policy makers and business leaders.

As a Teacher of Economics you will bring macro and microeconomic theories to life connecting classroom concepts to contemporary global events fiscal policies and financial markets. Teaching primarily across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics & GCSE/Vocational Business) you will foster analytical rigor data interpretation skills and critical evaluation in students preparing for top universities and modern careers.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A welcoming co-educational secondary school with a highly successful Sixth Form and a strong tradition of academic achievement

• Culture: A collegiate supportive and academically invigorating environment backed by an approachable leadership team and dedicated departmental resources

• Plan and deliver high-impact engaging Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 that break down complex economic models market structures and international trade dynamics.

• Prepare Sixth Form students thoroughly for A-Level examinations (e.g. Edexcel AQA OCR) developing their essay-writing technique quantitative analysis and evaluative reasoning.

• Integrate real-world case studiesincluding inflation trends monetary policy decisions and environmental economicsinto everyday teaching.

• Monitor track and evaluate student academic performance offering targeted feedback and intervention to ensure maximum progress.

• Lead or support departmental enrichment such as student economic societies the Bank of England Target Two Point Zero challenge and university preparation workshops (Oxbridge/Russell Group).

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Economics Financial Economics Political Economy or a closely related discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering high-quality A-Level Economics instruction (KS4 Business experience is desirable).

• In-depth understanding of national A-Level exam board specifications and current assessment criteria.

• Exceptional communication presentation and debate-facilitation skills with a passion for connecting academic theory to real-world global affairs.

• Pay Scale: Outer London MPS/UPS pay scale (commensurate with experience) with potential TLR opportunities available for key stage management or enterprise coordination.

• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD) tailored Sixth Form teaching mentorship and clear pathways for career progression.

If you are an energetic forward-thinking Economics specialist ready to make a lasting impact in a brilliant Redbridge school we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.