Subject Tutor Economics

Farnborough; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prospect Trust is seeking an Economics Tutor to join the high achieving Economics department at Farnborough, Hampshire. The successful candidate will deliver inspiring lessons and contribute to curriculum development while supporting students to achieve outstanding outcomes.

A teaching qualification is desirable, but applications from non-qualified graduates will be considered with mentoring and a reduced timetable if needed. Ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Passionate Economics Tutor with ability to deliver inspiring lessons.
• Commitment to professional development within a Trust.
• Open to non-qualified graduates with mentoring for teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Economics lessons and contribute to curriculum development.
• Collaborate with the Economics department to share resources and best practices.
• Support college events and student progression initiatives.

Job description

Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026 09:00

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Working Pattern: Full Time and Part Time shall be considered

Start date : ASAP or January 2027

Application Deadline: 9am Friday 16 th October 2026

We are looking for a passionate Economics Tutor to join the high achieving Economics department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. Furthermore, they will have an appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding educational outcomes goes beyond the classroom.

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for teamwork and a passion for improvement.

While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates. Graduates looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College will be allocated a reduced timetable with comprehensive support and mentoring. Future opportunities to obtain a teaching qualification will be considered.

Economics is a large and successful department with a diverse, enthusiastic and supportive team. Collaboration is encouraged and teaching materials are shared centrally. Teachers follow a well structured and fully resourced syllabus. We aim to develop independent learning in students, provide transferable skills and enable adaptability with regard to learning and assessments.

Students frequently praise the excellent resources in the department, clarity of teacher explanations, and the support provided by teachers.

260 students in year 1, 219 in year 2.

Number of Staff

8

Management structure

There is a senior curriculum manager in economics, supported by a subject leader (year 2).

Exam board specification

AQA

Department facilities

Chromebooks are available in subject specialist classrooms.

Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods) with 5 additional periods for preparation and marking.

On a Tuesday staff departmental meetings / all staff CPD takes place after college, finishing at 5.20pm.

Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview Day, enrolment) at which attendance is required.

Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes for all of our learners
• Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
• Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
• Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression

How we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager(s) and director of faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.