Lead Practitioner Of Economics & Business Studies – Secondary Academy In Reading (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a high-performing Reading academy to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business Studies starting January. You will drive Sixth Form quantitative analysis, enterprise pedagogy, and curriculum outcomes across KS4 and KS5, modelling high-impact teaching across the Social Sciences faculty.

You will mentor early-career teachers, lead coaching on data handling and evaluative essay modelling, and coordinate university pathways in Finance, PPE, and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QLTS) with an honors degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or related field.
• Consistent track record of top GCSE and A-Level outcomes.
• Experience in peer mentoring, curriculum design, or assessment analysis.
• Deep subject expertise spanning micro/macroeconomics and corporate management.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS4 Business and KS5 Economics/Business Studies.
• Lead coaching on economic diagrams, quantitative data analysis, and 25-mark evaluative essays.
• Audit and refine curriculum sequencing with real-world economic policy and case studies.
• Analyse internal assessments to implement targeted intervention clinics.
• Prepare Sixth Form students for university entrance assessments and competitions.
• Mentor and observe staff to drive evidence-based teaching and consistent assessment moderation.

Skills

Curriculum design

Mentoring

Data analysis

Assessment moderation

University pathways coordination

Education

QTS/QLTS with honors degree in Economics/Finance/Business

Job description

An ambitious, high-performing secondary academy in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business Studies to elevate Sixth Form quantitative analysis, enterprise pedagogy, and curriculum outcomes starting in January.

Job Overview

Economics and Business Studies represent key academic and vocational strengths within this academy's Sixth Form and upper school. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics & Business Studies), while modeling high-impact teaching strategies across the Social Sciences faculty.

Working directly with the Senior Leadership Team and faculty heads, you will mentor early-career teachers, lead coaching sessions on quantitative data handling and evaluative essay modeling, and coordinate competitive university pathways in Finance, PPE, and Economics. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach intellectually rigorous lessons across Key Stage 4 Business and Key Stage 5 A-Level Economics and Business Studies

• Lead faculty coaching on economic diagram construction, quantitative data analysis, and 25-mark evaluative essay writing

• Audit and refine curriculum sequencing to embed real-world economic policy, financial mechanics, and corporate case studies

• Analyze internal assessment metrics and mock examination papers to implement targeted intervention clinics

• Prepare ambitious Sixth Form students for competitive university entrance assessments, national essay competitions, and Young Enterprise challenges

• Mentor and observe social sciences staff, driving evidence-based teaching practices and consistency in assessment moderation

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Reading, Berkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Economics & Business Studies

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or a closely related field

• Consistent track record of delivering top-tier GCSE and Key Stage 5 examination outcomes

• Experience in peer mentoring, curriculum design, or assessment analysis

• Deep subject expertise spanning both micro/macroeconomics and strategic corporate management

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)