Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale
Economics ECT
A highly acclaimed Secondary Academy in Newcastle is seeking a professional and highly organised Economics Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their experienced Social Sciences team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and supportive school environment where teaching staff play an essential role in the smooth operation of the school.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day instructional support across Key Stages 4 and 5 and assist senior leaders, teaching staff, and wider academic teams. Responsibilities will include maintaining student progress records, updating school tracking systems, managing departmental correspondence, supporting attendance administration, and assisting with the organisation of student-led finance forums, investor challenges, and corporate insight schemes.
You will also support communication with parents, students, and external professional bodies while ensuring that information is handled professionally and confidentially at all times. Strong organisational skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities within a busy school environment.
The school is looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and able to break down complex statistical and financial datasets clearly while working as part of a collaborative staff team. Good IT skills and confidence using spreadsheet databases and visual data trackers are important, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing school community where teaching staff are highly valued and staff wellbeing, tailored ECT mentorship, and professional development are prioritised.
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Academy in Newcastle with a strong commitment to high academic standards, student wellbeing, and continuous improvement. The school serves an ambitious community and is known for its highly successful sixth-form provision, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.
Students are respectful, deeply motivated, and analytically minded, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that matches deep theoretical study with practical global context, preparing students thoroughly for elite university placements and future analytical careers.
Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, with strong leadership, shared best practice, and a clear focus on continuous professional development.
Requirements
Previous teaching placement or relevant instructional experience in Economics up to A-Level
Strong organisational and communication skills
Good IT and data management skills
Professional and proactive approach to tracking quantitative academic performance
Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
