Economics Teacher | Secondary School in Havering

Teacher of Economics & Quantitative Social Sciences (January Start)

Location: Havering, East/Outer London

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

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: January 2027

A high-achieving, forward-thinking secondary school and Sixth Form in the London Borough of Havering is seeking an analytical, articulate, and inspiring Teacher of Economics to join their thriving Economics & Business faculty this January. Situated in an Outer London borough celebrated for its strong academic culture, excellent transport connections into central London, and ambitious student outcomes, this January appointment offers an exceptional opportunity for an Economics specialist—whether an experienced practitioner seeking a fresh challenge or a confident Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to cultivate economic literacy, quantitative evaluation, and sharp policy debate across a motivated Sixth Form and upper-school cohort.

About the Role

Joining a collaborative, subject-specialist department from January, you will guide students through the mechanics of market forces, macroeconomic policy, behavioral economics, and global trade. You will deliver academically rigorous, engaging lessons primarily across Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics / Edexcel or AQA specifications), with potential opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 4 Economics or Business pathways. Your teaching will equip young scholars with the graphical precision, data-response fluency, and nuanced 25-mark essay technique required for top-tier university degrees in Economics, Finance, PPE, and Public Policy.

• Environment: A modern Outer London campus featuring dedicated Sixth Form seminar and Economics teaching suites, interactive display technology, live financial and economic data resources, and shared departmental workspaces

• Culture: An intellectually curious, career-ambitious, and supportive learning community dedicated to critical debate, quantitative rigor, and outstanding examination outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stimulating, academically rigorous Economics lessons across Key Stage 5 (and Key Stage 4 where applicable), covering microeconomic market failure, market structures, macroeconomic policy instruments, financial markets, and development economics.

• Prepare A-Level candidates thoroughly for national examinations through explicit modeling of economic diagrams, quantitative data interpretation, chain-of-reasoning development, and structured evaluative essay writing.

• Integrate contemporary UK and global economic developments—including Bank of England monetary policy, fiscal budgets, inflation trends, and international trade shifts—into daily classroom inquiry.

• Track and evaluate student progress systematically, providing actionable written and verbal feedback, executing targeted quantitative scaffolding for developing analysts, and delivering academic stretch for aspiring Oxbridge and Russell Group applicants.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including economics and investment societies, Bank of England Target 2.0 / RES essay competitions, and guest lectures from industry economists.

Requirements

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

• A strong academic degree in Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE), or a closely related quantitative discipline.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering high-quality Economics instruction at Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics teaching capability is essential).

• Comprehensive working knowledge of major UK national examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel Economics A/B, AQA, OCR) and evidence-informed pedagogical practices in secondary economics education.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong quantitative and analytical coaching skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for economic policy and global markets.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Outer London Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS Outer London, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for suitable candidates (e.g., Sixth Form Economics Lead).

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured mentoring and middle leadership pathways, collaborative planning time, and staff health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are an inspiring Economics educator ready to join a high-performing, supportive school community in Havering this January, we encourage you to apply promptly. Please send your updated CV and completed application form for consideration.