Economics A Level Teacher (Barnstaple)

Exeter College; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays

Excellent pension

Free counselling

Discounted shopping

Spa treatments

Electric cars

Paddleboarding

Job summary

Exeter College is hiring an Economics teacher for its North Devon Sixth Form, based in Barnstaple. You will teach A Level Economics exclusively, joining a high-performing team and bringing your subject expertise and enthusiasm to inspire students.

The role includes pastoral tutoring and contributing to student development. We offer excellent professional development, a strong wellbeing culture, and generous benefits as part of a permanent, part-time contract (0.6 FTE) with the potential

Qualifications

• A Level Economics teaching experience preferred.
• Tutoring with pastoral care experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in a growing Sixth Form with experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach A Level Economics exclusively to motivated Sixth Form students.
• Collaborate with experienced A Level teachers to share best practices and innovation.
• Support students' personal development as a tutor and contribute to safeguarding and welfare.

Job description

Hours 0.6 (full time if offering another subject)

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Location

Location Barnstaple

Closing Date

Closing Date 08/11/2026

Job Description and Person Specification

Are you a passionate and engaging Economics teacher who loves bringing complex ideas to life? Come and join us in glorious North Devon.

We’re looking for a talented A Level Economics teacher to join our thriving Sixth Form team. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach motivated students in a rapidly growing college, working alongside experienced A Level specialists.

You'll have the freedom to bring your own ideas, expertise and enthusiasm to the classroom, helping students achieve exceptional outcomes. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you'll play a vital role in supporting students' personal development as a tutor.

At North Devon College, you'll do more than teach Economics, you'll shape futures while enjoying an outstanding quality of life.

What makes this opportunity special?

• Teach A Level Economics exclusively - focus on your subject specialism and inspire students
• Join a high-performing team - collaborate with experienced A Level colleagues who share best practice and champion innovation
• Live where others holiday - enjoy stunning North Devon beaches and the beauty of Exmoor National Park, just minutes from your workplace
• Work closely with Exeter College's Economics team - access wider networks, expertise and professional collaboration opportunities
• Develop your career - benefit from excellent professional development, training and progression opportunities
• Be valued and supported - enjoy a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, free counselling services and a wide range of employee benefits

The golden hello comprises £2,000 payable after 3 months’ service and a further £2,000 payable in September 2027. You must be a North Devon College employee at the time of payment to qualify.

We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page .

Applying for the role

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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 8th November 2026 at midnight.

Interviews will be held in Barnstaple, date TBC.

No CVs or agencies please.

Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.

We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks , including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at North Devon College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.