Teacher of Economics - Independent School - Warwickshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Teacher of Economics to join a highly regarded independent school in Warwickshire . This is a superb role for a subject specialist who enjoys academic rigour and wants to work with motivated pupils in a calm, purposeful environment where high standards, intellectual curiosity and strong progression are central to school life.

The school has built a strong reputation for academic success, excellent pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme. With smaller class sizes and a professional, supportive staff culture, teachers are able to deliver ambitious lessons that stretch and support pupils while connecting learning to real-world contexts.

About the Role

As Teacher of Economics , you will teach primarily at KS5 , with the potential to contribute to KS4 where offered. You will deliver engaging and well-structured lessons that develop strong economic understanding, analytical thinking and confident exam technique.

You will teach a well-sequenced curriculum that develops:

• Secure understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts

• Confident use of diagrams, data interpretation and quantitative skills

• Application of economic theory to real-world contexts and contemporary issues

• Evaluative writing and well-supported judgement in extended responses

• Exam confidence through modelling, purposeful practice and precise feedback

Students explore topics such as markets and market failure, competition and regulation, government policy, economic performance, globalisation, international trade and development. Lessons are designed to help pupils think independently and make strong links between classroom learning and the wider economy.

The Department

Economics is a valued and popular subject within the school, particularly for pupils considering progression into economics, politics, finance, business and related degrees. The department is collaborative, well organised and committed to supporting strong outcomes and ambitious progression.

The department values:

• Clear explanation and structured teaching of complex concepts

• Strong use of contemporary examples and current affairs

• High expectations for analytical and evaluative writing

• Consistent assessment, feedback and intervention to support progress

• Enrichment opportunities such as guest speakers, lecture programmes or university outreach (where available)

Teachers work closely together to share resources, refine curriculum delivery and ensure pupils develop both subject knowledge and strong examination technique.

About the School

This Warwickshire independent school is known for its strong academic culture and supportive learning environment. Pupils are respectful, ambitious and engaged, and staff benefit from clear systems, excellent behaviour and a professional working atmosphere.

The school places strong emphasis on:

• Smaller class sizes and individualised academic support

• High expectations and calm, purposeful classrooms

• Strong pastoral care and positive relationships across the community

• Enrichment opportunities that broaden experience beyond the classroom

• Academic excellence balanced with character development

Key Information

• Location: Warwickshire

• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)

• Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed)

• Salary: Highly competitive, dependent on experience

What the School is Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification)

• Have strong subject knowledge in Economics

• Be confident teaching Economics at KS5

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that stretch and support pupils

• Use real-world contexts and current affairs to bring the subject to life

• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, effort and academic achievement

• Contribute positively to departmental collaboration and wider school life

Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and strong early-career teachers .

Why Join This School

• Teach motivated pupils in a calm, high-achieving environment

• Smaller class sizes and excellent resources

• Supportive and collaborative department

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Opportunity to teach a highly relevant subject with strong pupil interest

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Economics teacher who wants to inspire ambition, develop strong analytical thinking and support excellent pupil outcomes while working in a thriving independent school in Warwickshire.