Economics Teacher

Smart Teachers is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable Economics Teacher to join a high-performing secondary school located on the Essex–East London border. The successful candidate will deliver Economics across Key Stage 5 , with the opportunity to contribute to related subjects at KS4 depending on experience.

About the role

• Teach A Level Economics to motivated sixth form students

• Plan and deliver inspiring and well-structured lessons that support high academic achievement

• Contribute to the development of schemes of work, assessments, and enrichment opportunities

• Maintain excellent behaviour management and create a purposeful classroom environment

• Participate in department meetings, CPD, and wider school initiatives

About the school

This is a large, high-achieving 11–18 secondary school and sixth form located in Redbridge. The school has a strong Catholic ethos and places equal importance on academic excellence, personal development, and community values. Students benefit from a warm, respectful culture rooted in clear expectations, pastoral care, and a commitment to nurturing each individual’s potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Economics Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Economics
• Experience teaching A Level Economics in UK schools or colleges
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .