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  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 March 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 February 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

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Subject

Business Studies and Economics

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£36,413.00 - £53,994.00 Annually (Actual)

Economics Teacher job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic outstanding Catholic school where all can thrive. We value our staff and want to develop them to the full in a supportive environment. We are looking for a candidate who has a deep passion for Economics, is forward-thinking, innovative, and has excellent subject knowledge; a dedicated person who will be able to lead our Sixth Form students to successful A-Levels results. This post offers flexibility and the possibility to adjust the timetable. It is a post perfect for people with Economics experience.

As a department, Business and Economics offer a range of pathways to suit all students, and as such are one of the most popular option subjects at both KS4 and KS5, with Economics A Level being one of our largest A Level subjects. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Economics and also some Business Studies, will have an in depth understanding of successful economics pedagogy and will have achieved highly successful outcomes in their subject area. They will be enthusiastic about developing a knowledge rich curriculum that enables all students to become effective learners. We currently offer A Level Economics and GCSE Business. We hope to introduce GCSE Economics in the future. Student outcomes are continuously improving, and many of our students go on to study Economics or Finance-related degrees at some of the top universities in the UK.  

St Ignatius College is:

A highly respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community with a rich history, committed to the academic, spiritual, and personal development of each individual 

A warm, friendly community where all are respected and valued 

A school where teachers are developed ‘through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’ 

A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to learn and succeed 

Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College.  Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none.  It is an incredibly supportive environment.”  

The successful candidate will: 

Be able to teach Economics 

Be an excellent, creative and passionate teacher with the energy to inspire, motivate and challenge students 

Have excellent interpersonal skills and be a real team player 

Be committed to developing a knowledge rich curriculum and to the implementation of Rosenshine’s principles of instruction 

Believe in the right of every student to succeed regardless of their starting points 

Support our Catholic ethos and contribute to our core vision and values 

What we offer: 

An experienced and dedicated staff who share their excellent practice with each other  

A highly organised, committed and well equipped department  

Opportunities for professional development through a comprehensive CPD programme, Teaching and Learning team, support with becoming an examiner, ELKLAN training, Leadership Programmes 

Excellent modern facilities in a well-resourced school, with access to free parking and a swimming pool  

We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The successful applicant will be committed to the distinct Jesuit ethos of the College. St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Ignatius College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Anyone applying to work in our school is expected to share this commitment.   

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About St Ignatius College

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1064 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

St Ignatius College is:

• A well-respected, oversubscribed Jesuit Community committed to the spiritual, personal and academic development of each individual: the formation of the whole person

• A warm friendly community where all are respected and valued

• A school where teachers are developed ‘’through a strong programme of ongoing individualised support’ and where leaders are ‘’without compromise in their continuing programme of improvement’’

• A school where students are courteous, respectful and keen to succeed

• Teacher testimonial: “I feel that I have really grown professionally at St Ignatius College. Teachers are encouraged to take risks with their practice and the CPD is second to none. It is an incredibly supportive environment.”

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