Teacher/Subject Leader of Economics - Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; Amersham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grammar school in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Teacher/Subject Leader of Economics. You will have the opportunity to teach A level Economics in a supportive environment known for outstanding results. The role is full-time and fixed-term, with potential subject leadership responsibilities. A commitment to safeguarding is essential, and QTS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Economics to A level.
• Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum and examination requirements.
• Ability to work within a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics to A level students.
• Contribute to the success of a team with excellent A level results.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Experience teaching Economics to A level

Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements

Understanding examination requirements

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher/Subject Leader of Economics - Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Location: Amersham

Salary type: MPS/UPS

Salary Details: MPS/UPS plus Fringe Allowance (plus the possibility of a TLR allowance if appointment is at Subject Leader level)

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 10/10/2025

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 13 October 2025

About us

Dr Challoner’s has 1370 students, of which 450 are in the Sixth Form. In November 2019 the school was judged to be Outstanding in a full section 5 inspection under the new Education Inspection Framework. It is regarded as one of the leading grammar schools in the country. As lead in the Teaching School Hub - Buckinghamshire we provide an exciting range of professional development opportunities.

Economics is a popular choice at A level, and you will be teaching as part of a successful team, with A level results averaging at 91% A* - B grades over the past ten years. For a suitably experienced candidate we may consider appointing at Subject Leader level.

About you

You should have QTS, and experience of teaching Economics to A level. You should also have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum and examination requirements. A detailed person specification can be found in the job pack.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance, we will carry out online searches to research information on shortlisted candidates, to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. This is not part of the shortlisting process; if there are any findings of concern, you will be given the opportunity to address them at interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.