Economics Teacher – Prestigious Secondary School in Wiltshire (January Start) in Swindon

An outstanding, highly regarded secondary school in Wiltshire is seeking to appoint a passionate and dynamic Teacher of Economics to join its successful Social Sciences department for a January start.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a thriving educational setting known for academic excellence, strong pastoral care, and a supportive staff culture.

Job Overview

This prestigious school has an established reputation for high scholastic standards, superb student behavior, and a commitment to guiding pupils toward top university destinations. The successful applicant will play a central role in delivering engaging and rigorous Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level).

Working closely with the Social Sciences faculty, you will design and deliver a dynamic curriculum that connects micro and macro-economic theories to real-world global markets and economic policy. This is a full-time, permanent role suited to an innovative, highly organized, and proactive educator.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality, engaging Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE/IGCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)

• Plan, resource, and execute lessons that foster analytical thinking, quantitative data interpretation, and real-world market analysis

• Assess, track, and report on pupil progress, preparing Sixth Form students for high-level examination success and competitive university entry

• Contribute to department enrichment initiatives, such as Economics Society, Student Investor challenges, and debate clubs

• Maintain high standards of classroom engagement and promote an ambitious, academically curious learning environment

• Serve as a Form Tutor within the pastoral system, contributing to pupil wellbeing and holistic development

• Support the smooth day-to-day running and co-curricular life of the school community

The School

This successful school in Wiltshire is celebrated for its impressive academic progress, holistic values, and excellent facilities. Educators benefit from supportive leadership, modern learning spaces, small class sizes, and a united staff culture where ongoing professional development is actively championed.

The Social Sciences department is well-resourced, ambitious, and highly collaborative, maintaining a clear focus on delivering real-world learning that inspires pupils to critically evaluate economic events and global financial structures.

What’s on Offer

• Empowering, high-achieving school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Generous non-contact time and smaller teaching sets

• Permanent, full-time contract starting January

• Idyllic Wiltshire location with superb campus amenities and convenient transport links

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will feature:

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

• A strong honors degree in Economics, Finance, or a closely related quantitative discipline

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) of delivering strong GCSE and A-Level outcomes in Economics

• Superb subject knowledge and the ability to stretch academically ambitious Sixth Form pupils

• Strong organizational, communication, and technological skills to deliver modern, data-driven lessons

• An enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and adaptable approach to teaching

Application

To be considered for this Teacher of Economics opportunity in Wiltshire, please submit your CV as soon as possible for a January start.