Economics Teacher; ECT - Inspire 's Economists

Teacher of Economics (ECT)

Based in Redbridge, East London
Salary: M1 (Outer London)

Start Date:

September 2026

Are you a passionate and ambitious Economics trainee teacher or Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to begin your teaching career in a high-performing and supportive school environment?

We are seeking an exceptional Teacher of Economics (ECT) to join our successful and thriving department from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic new teacher to develop their practice within a highly experienced, collaborative and ambitious team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for students.

Whether you are completing your PGCE, School Direct programme or teacher training route, we are looking for someone with strong subject knowledge, enthusiasm for Economics and the ability to inspire curiosity, critical thinking and academic ambition in young people.

You will join a large, successful and highly regarded Economics department, where the subject is exceptionally popular at GCSE and A Level, with many students progressing to study Economics, Finance, PPE, Business and related disciplines at leading universities.

As an ECT, you will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, outstanding mentoring and high-quality professional development designed to help you thrive in the early stages of your career. You will work alongside experienced and supportive colleagues who are committed to developing exceptional classroom practice and subject expertise.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and ambitious Economics lessons at GCSE and A Level

• Inspire students to develop strong analytical, evaluative and problem-solving skills

• Support students in achieving exceptional academic outcomes and progression pathways

• Contribute to curriculum enrichment, intervention and wider departmental activities

• Work collaboratively with experienced colleagues to develop outstanding teaching practice

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are completing, or have recently completed, teacher training in Economics, Business, Social Sciences or a related discipline

• Have a strong academic background and excellent subject knowledge in Economics

• Are passionate about helping young people achieve ambitious outcomes

• Have high expectations of themselves and their students

• Are reflective, enthusiastic and eager to develop professionally

You will join a school where academic excellence, aspiration and high-quality teaching are central to everything we do. Staff benefit from a culture of collaboration, excellent professional development and a shared commitment to ensuring every student receives an exceptional education.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career in a high-performing school with a strong track record of supporting and developing Early Career Teachers into outstanding practitioners and future leaders.

If you are an ambitious trainee teacher or ECT ready to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Early applications are strongly encouraged, and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Start your teaching career with us and inspire the economists of tomorrow.