Economics Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an enthusiastic Economics Teacher to deliver engaging A-level lessons. The ideal candidate should have experience with the AQA curriculum and a strong academic background in Economics. Join a supportive environment dedicated to developing students' skills in understanding the economic world.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher/lecturer with proven ability to deliver AQA A-level Economics curriculum.
• Commitment to developing students' independence and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver A-level Economics lessons following the AQA curriculum.
• Support with Business Studies or related subjects at KS4.

Skills

Experience teaching A-level Economics

Ability to inspire students

Strong academic background in Economics

Ability to deliver engaging lessons

Education

Strong academic background in Economics or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Economics Teacher

Start date: January 2026 or sooner
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing
School type: Secondary School with Sixth Form
Location: Redbridge

Are you an enthusiastic Economics Teacher looking for a rewarding new role?

A large, welcoming secondary school in Redbridge is seeking an Economics Teacher to deliver A-level (KS5) lessons following the AQA Economics curriculum. You may also be asked to support with Business Studies or related subjects at KS4.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic Economics teacher with experience of teaching A-level Economics who can deliver engaging lessons to inspire students so they can apply economic theory to real-world situations.

What Students Study

• Year 12: Students begin by developing core knowledge of both microeconomics and macroeconomics. They explore how businesses, markets, and the wider economy operate, analyse supply and demand, pricing, and market structures, and consider the causes of market failure.
• Year 13: Students deepen their knowledge by analysing government policies, international trade, and financial markets. They study macroeconomic performance and policy, exploring key questions such as: How can government policies boost growth? What factors shape trade? Should interest rates rise or fall?

Person Specification

• Experienced teacher/lecturer with proven ability to deliver the AQA A-level Economics curriculum.
• Strong academic background in Economics or a related discipline.
• Ability to inspire, challenge, and support students of all abilities.
• Commitment to developing students independence, analytical skills, and ability to apply theory in context.

The School

This large and diverse secondary school has been rated Good by Ofsted and is recognised for its strong leadership and culture of high expectations. Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that offers both academic and vocational pathways, alongside a wide-ranging enrichment programme. Staff are supported by an approachable and experienced leadership team, a strong CPD programme, and a culture that values professional growth and wellbeing.

If you are motivated by the idea of shaping young minds and equipping students with the skills to understand and evaluate the economic world, we would love to hear from you.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.