Economics Teacher - Independent School - Merton

Are you an ambitious and engaging Economics Teacher looking for a new permanent opportunity within a well-established school? An independent school in Merton is seeking a knowledgeable teacher to join its Business and Economics Department, with the opportunity to make a real impact on students' academic development.

• Economics Teacher Role

• Teaching Economics across KS5, with Business at KS4

• Merton

• MPS1 - UPS3 Salary

• Full-time, Permanent

• ASAP Start

This role would suit an Economics Teacher who enjoys encouraging students to think critically about the world around them. You will teach students how economic principles influence individuals, businesses and governments, while helping them develop the analytical and evaluative skills required for examination success.

You will cover areas such as supply and demand, market structures, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy and international trade. Students will be encouraged to interpret economic data, apply theories to real-world situations and consider different perspectives when evaluating economic decisions.

At KS5, you will support students with the more advanced demands of A-Level Economics, including extended written responses, quantitative skills and examination technique. Where required, you may also contribute to Business teaching at KS4.

The school is looking for someone who can make complex economic concepts accessible and relevant. You will use current examples and engaging discussion to help students understand how economic decisions affect society.

Economics Teacher
- School Information

The school is an independent school in Merton with a strong academic ethos and high expectations for both students and staff.

The Business and Economics Department provides students with opportunities to explore how businesses operate alongside the wider economic environment in which they function. Lessons encourage independent thought, discussion and the application of theoretical knowledge.

Staff are supported through ongoing professional development and collaborative planning. The school places importance on maintaining a positive working environment where teachers are encouraged to develop their practice and contribute ideas.

Economics Teacher
- Experience and Qualifications

• Economics Degree or related subject

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Economics at secondary level

• Strong A-Level Economics knowledge

• Ability to teach KS5

• Business Studies teaching experience desirable

• Excellent analytical and evaluative skills

• Strong classroom management

• Ability to interpret and explain economic data

• Effective planning and assessment skills

• Commitment to high academic standards

Salary

The salary for this Economics Teacher position will be paid to scale on MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.