Economics Teacher | Secondary School in Redbridge

Teacher of Economics & Political Economy Location: Redbridge, East/Outer London School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term Start Date: Standard Term Start (Flexible / Open) An Outstanding, high-achieving secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Redbridge is seeking an articulate, scholarly, and analytical Teacher of Economics to join their dynamic Social Sciences & Business faculty. Situated in an Outer London borough celebrated for academic ambition, excellent transport links, and a strong culture of success, this position offers an extraordinary opportunity for an Economics specialist—whether an experienced practitioner or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to foster market literacy, quantitative evaluation, and macro-financial critical thinking across an exceptionally motivated student cohort. About the Role Stepping into the department, you will inspire upper-school and Sixth Form scholars to interrogate real-world market structures, monetary policy, global trade dynamics, and behavioral economic models. Joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, you will deliver high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Economics) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics / Edexcel or AQA specifications). Your teaching will equip students with the diagrammatic fluency, 25-mark evaluative essay precision, and empirical data analysis required for top-tier university degree pathways in Economics, Finance, and PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics). Environment: A state-of-the-art Outer London campus featuring dedicated Social Science suites, interactive financial data software, digital research subscriptions, and small-group Sixth Form seminar suites Culture: An academically ambitious, intellectually curious learning community committed to analytical debate, high expectations, and outstanding examination outcomes Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver academically rich, safe, and engaging Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, fiscal policy, international trade, market failures, and financial sector regulation. Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for national written examinations through explicit modeling of quantitative calculations, evaluative essay structures, unseen data response analysis, and targeted progress tracking. Cultivate a seminar-style classroom atmosphere where current economic headlines, global market trends, central bank policies, and ethical economic debates are critically analyzed. Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing targeted extension activities to stretch high-aspiring scholars targeting Oxbridge and Russell Group pathways while scaffolding foundational concepts for developing learners. Contribute actively to departmental co-curricular activities, including student economic publications, national financial competitions (e.g., Student Investor), debating societies, and guest lectures from industry experts. Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized secondary teaching credential. A strong academic degree in Economics, Financial Economics, Applied Mathematics, PPE, or a closely related quantitative social science discipline. Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding Economics instruction across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics teaching capability is essential). Comprehensive working knowledge of major national examination board specifications (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and evidence-informed pedagogical practices in secondary economics education. Exceptional classroom presence, strong analytical and essay-coaching skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for economic policy, market theory, and global financial systems. Salary & Benefits Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 5 Economics Lead or Social Sciences Enrichment Lead. Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, collaborative prep time, and staff health and wellbeing benefits. How to Apply If you are an ambitious Economics specialist ready to make an immediate impact at a thriving school in Redbridge, we encourage you to submit your application. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.