Teacher of Economics – Prestigious Secondary School in Oxford (January Start)

A prestigious secondary school in Oxford is seeking an articulate and analytical Economics Teacher to join its successful Business & Social Sciences faculty for a permanent January start.

This is a premier opportunity to teach motivated students in a school celebrated for academic rigor and strong Sixth Form university progression.

Job Overview

Economics is a highly popular A-Level choice at this academy. You will deliver high-quality, intellectually stimulating Economics instruction primarily across Key Stage 5 (A-Level Microeconomics and Macroeconomics), with potential contributions to Key Stage 4 GCSE Business / Economics introductory units.

Working alongside experienced commercial educators, you will guide Sixth Form students through economic modeling, quantitative data analysis, market failure evaluation, and macroeconomic policy critique. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-impact A-Level Economics lessons in line with exam board specifications (AQA/Edexcel)

• Develop students' quantitative data analysis, economic diagrammatic reasoning, and evaluative essay writing

• Monitor, track, and assess student performance to ensure high attainment in A-Level examinations

• Mentor Sixth Form pupils preparing university applications for Economics, Finance, and PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)

• Lead co-curricular activities, such as Stock Market competitions, Young Enterprise teams, and Economics clubs

• Serve as a Sixth Form Tutor, delivering pastoral support, academic tracking, and high-level UCAS references

• Collaborate with faculty members to continuously enhance digital learning resources and revision workshops

The School & What’s on Offer

• High-performing secondary school environment with ambitious Sixth Form cohorts

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Generous non-contact planning time and modern digital facilities

• Permanent, full-time contract starting January

• Historic Oxford location with excellent public transport links across Oxfordshire

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• Honors degree in Economics, Financial Economics, or a closely related quantitative discipline

• Demonstrated track record (or strong potential during training) of securing high A-Level Economics outcomes

• Exceptional understanding of micro and macroeconomic theories, market structures, and international trade

• Strong classroom management and Sixth Form academic mentoring skills

How to Apply

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this permanent Economics post in Oxford for a January start.