Job Description
Teacher of Economics
- Independent Boarding School - East Kent
- Start: September 2026
- Salary: Main/Upper Pay Scale Plus £6,953 Allowance for Boarding Duties/Clubs and Activities
Teacher of Economics
Academics, Canterbury are delighted to be working with a highly regarded independent boarding school to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Economics and Business Studies.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Commerce Faculty, delivering A-Level Economics and GCSE Business Studies to motivated and ambitious students. The successful candidate will be a dynamic classroom practitioner, committed to high standards of teaching and learning and passionate about developing students' economic understanding, enterprise skills and financial literacy.
You will play a key role in shaping an engaging and challenging curriculum, supporting excellent academic outcomes, and contributing to wider enterprise initiatives across the school.
As part of a full boarding environment, the role also includes tutoring responsibilities, co-curricular involvement and participation in boarding life.
The ideal candidate will have:
- QTS and a relevant degree in Economics, Business or a related subject
- Experience teaching A-Level Economics and GCSE Business Studies
- A proven track record of strong student outcomes
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A commitment to pastoral care and wider school life
The ability to teach an additional subject and experience with enterprise programmes would be advantageous.
In return, the school offers:
- A supportive and ambitious academic environment
- Opportunities to contribute to innovative enterprise initiatives
- A strong sense of community within a boarding setting
Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
