Lead Practitioner Of Economics & Business Studies – Secondary Academy
An ambitious, high-performing secondary academy in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an articulate Lead Practitioner of Economics & Business Studies to elevate Sixth Form quantitative analysis, enterprise pedagogy, and curriculum outcomes starting in January.
Job OverviewEconomics and Business Studies represent key academic and vocational strengths within this academy's Sixth Form and upper school. The successful candidate will teach across Key Stage 4 (GCSE / Vocational Business) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics & Business Studies), while modeling high-impact teaching strategies across the Social Sciences faculty.
Working directly with the Senior Leadership Team and faculty heads, you will mentor early-career teachers, lead coaching sessions on quantitative data handling and evaluative essay modeling, and coordinate competitive university pathways in Finance, PPE, and Economics. This is a full-time, permanent position.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeach intellectually rigorous lessons across Key Stage 4 Business and Key Stage 5 A-Level Economics and Business Studies
Lead faculty coaching on economic diagram construction, quantitative data analysis, and 25-mark evaluative essay writing
Audit and refine curriculum sequencing to embed real-world economic policy, financial mechanics, and corporate case studies
Analyze internal assessment metrics and mock examination papers to implement targeted intervention clinics
Prepare ambitious Sixth Form students for competitive university entrance assessments, national essay competitions, and Young Enterprise challenges
Mentor and observe social sciences staff, driving evidence-based teaching practices and consistency in assessment moderation
Start Date: January
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)
Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Economics & Business Studies
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS) with an honors degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, or a closely related field
Consistent track record of delivering top-tier GCSE and Key Stage 5 examination outcomes
Experience in peer mentoring, curriculum design, or assessment analysis
Deep subject expertise spanning both micro/macroeconomics and strategic corporate management
An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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