Economics Teacher | Excellent Secondary School in Newham

Teacher of Economics & Macroeconomic Theory (January 2027 Start)

Location: Newham, East/Inner London

School Type: Outstanding Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational, Ages 11–18)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027 (Winter Term Start)

An Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Newham is seeking an articulate, analytical, and forward-thinking Teacher of Economics to join their high-performing Social Sciences faculty this January . Positioned at the heart of East London’s economic corridor—minutes from the global financial centers of Canary Wharf and the City—this mid-year appointment offers an exceptional opportunity for an Economics specialist, whether an experienced practitioner eager to lead A-Level Macro/Micro seminars or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT), to cultivate economic literacy, policy evaluation, and quantitative inquiry across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

Stepping into the department for the January term, you will bring market dynamics, monetary policy, behavioral economics, international trade, and fiscal modeling to life for ambitious Sixth Formers and upper-school scholars. Joining a collaborative, scholarly team, you will deliver high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Economics) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics / AQA & Edexcel specifications), equipping young economists with the mathematical modeling, essay evaluation, and real-world policy analysis demanded by top-tier universities and global financial institutions.

• Environment: A state-of-the-art Inner London campus featuring high-specification Social Science suites, interactive financial data streams, digital library archives, and small-group Sixth Form seminar spaces

• Culture: An academically ambitious, intellectually curious learning community focused on economic debate, analytical rigor, university preparation, and driving outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rich, highly engaging Economics lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5 covering microeconomic market structures, macroeconomic fiscal policy, game theory, financial markets, and global development.

• Prepare GCSE and A-Level candidates thoroughly for written examination papers through explicit modeling of 25-mark evaluative essays, quantitative data diagrams, extract analysis, and data-driven progress tracking.

• Cultivate a university-preparatory seminar environment where economic headlines, central bank decisions, market failures, and geopolitical trade dynamics are regularly interrogated.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor student progress systematically, executing targeted extension activities to stretch high-achiring scholars aiming for Oxbridge and Russell Group Economics, Finance, or PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics) degree pathways.

• Direct and lead extra-curricular economics initiatives, including the Bank of England Target Two Point Zero challenge, student economics publications, essay competitions, and guest speaker lectures from industry professionals.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, PPE, or a closely related quantitative/social science discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding A-Level Economics teaching across Key Stage 5 (GCSE Economics teaching capability is also highly desirable).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of major examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR) and evidence-informed pedagogical practices in economics education.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong analytical and essay-coaching skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for economic trends, public policy, and quantitative logic.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Inner London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 5 Economics Coordinator, Social Sciences Lead, or Oxbridge PPE Mentor.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured middle leadership mentoring, research subscriptions, and staff health and wellbeing benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Economics specialist ready to make an immediate impact this January at an Outstanding school in Newham, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please submit your application form and CV as soon as possible for consideration.