Dedicated Economics Teacher Required in Westminster! High Achieving school

A high-achieving school in Westminster with a focus on global issues is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Economics Teacher to join their expanding Social Sciences department. This is an excellent opportunity for an Economics Teacher to inspire students at Key Stage 4 and potentially KS5 with an understanding of economic principles and their application to global challenges and development. If you are a committed Economics educator with a passion for current affairs and international economics, we encourage your application. Contribute to the growth of Economics education at our school and help students develop critical thinking about the global economic landscape through the study of Economics.

Location: Westminster Role: Economics Teacher (Full-Time, Permanent)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and challenging Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (and potentially KS5), with a focus on global economic issues.
• Inspire students to develop a deep understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles, applying them to international trade, development, and sustainability within Economics.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Social Sciences to share best practice and enhance the Economics curriculum, incorporating current global economic events.
• Contribute to the assessment and monitoring of student progress in Economics, encouraging students to analyze global economic challenges.
• Potentially contribute to extracurricular Economics clubs or discussions focused on international economic affairs.

We Offer:

• Competitive Inner London salary.
• A supportive and forward-thinking school environment with a growing emphasis on the Social Sciences and a commitment to exploring global issues within subjects like Economics.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development within economics education, with a focus on international economics and development.
• The chance to work with a dedicated team within a developing Economics department.
• A school that values the ability to make Economics relevant to understanding and addressing global challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a specialism in Economics.
• Degree in Economics or a related field, with a strong interest in international economics and global development.
• Proven experience teaching Economics at Key Stage 4 (experience at KS5 advantageous), with a focus on global economic issues.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for the subject of Economics and its relevance to the global landscape.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make Economics accessible and engaging in the context of global affairs.
• A commitment to fostering critical thinking and an understanding of global economic challenges within Economics.

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