Trainee Teacher Economics

The Portsmouth Grammar School; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Guildford is offering a training opportunity to become an Economics teacher. This program, in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, allows candidates to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in one academic year while working closely with experienced colleagues. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) and be passionate about inspiring young students. Supportive mentoring and training sessions will be provided throughout the year, making this an excellent start to a teaching career.

Benefits

Support from experienced colleagues

Dedicated professional mentor

In-house professional studies program

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, 2:2 or above.
• Eager to support and educate young people.
• Willingness to complete QTS and PGCE.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on classroom experience from day one.
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) within one academic year.
• Attend weekly training sessions at the SCITT hub.

Skills

Passion for Economics

Inspiring young people

Classroom experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

We are offering an exciting opportunity to train as a secondary Economics teacher through our partnership with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted provider of school-based initial teacher training. Detail Are you passionate about Economics? Are you keen to inspire young people? Are you ready to take the first step in your teaching career? The Portsmouth Grammar School is offering an exciting opportunity to train as a secondary Economics teacher through our partnership with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted Outstanding provider of school-based initial teacher training. We welcome applications from individuals who have, or are working towards, a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above). Throughout this academic-year long programme, you will work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the option to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Most of your training year (2026-27) will be spent learning from, and working alongside, experienced colleagues in the PGS Economics and Business Department. As a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) trainee, you will:

Training Programme

• Experience school life from day one, gaining meaningful hands-on classroom experience.
• Achieve QTS in a single academic year.
• Have the option to complete a PGCE with the University of Brighton alongside QTS.
• Develop into a confident, reflective, and skilled practitioner supported by expert colleagues.
• Attend weekly training sessions with specialists at the South Farnham SCITT hub in Guildford.

What can PGS offer?

• Support from experienced colleagues and subject specialists
• Dedicated professional mentor
• Experience of supporting lots of trainee teachers
• In-house professional studies programme
• Staff coaching
• Recognised as a regional training centre for ISTIP, holding termly conferences for ECT professional development.

Economics and Business Department

Economics and Business Dept Our Economics and Business department is well resourced and has an excellent track record in public examinations; related subjects are the school's most popular university and apprenticeship destinations. We are teaching the Edexcel specification at A Level where academic results are extremely strong and pupils are supported to achieve the very top grades. Pupils of all abilities are catered for and are encouraged to achieve their potential where results reflect the successful differentiated support we offer. The department runs numerous co-curricular activities and opportunities for pupils. Enterprise clubs for several year groups are well attended, as is a Business and Economics Society. We encourage pupils to enter national essay competitions and were recently successful in the Young Economist of the Year competition. Throughout the academic year the department organises a varied schedule of guest speakers and super-curricular opportunities for pupils. This includes hosting an Institute of Economic Affairs spring Sixth Form conference and visitors from The Bank of England and other banks. The Department has four dedicated teaching rooms as well as a Departmental Office. These areas are all located on the top floor of the Sixth Form Centre. Each of the teaching rooms has an Active Touch Screen and whiteboard.