Teacher of Economics

Glenthorne High School, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9PS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  27 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Economics
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £50,474.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Economics job summary

Glenthorne High School is a vibrant and inclusive environment where employees are appreciated and supported to enable our pupils to reach their full potential. We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Economics with a passion for the subject, a dedication to raising standards for all pupils, and the ability to inspire and engage students.

The department is well resourced and provides an excellent level of teaching to our students enabling them to fulfil their full potential. Successful candidates will benefit from our excellent continuous professional development offer, students who are keen to learn and well behaved.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for their subject, be innovative, driven and able to teach A level Economics to a good standard.

Part-time applications will be considered.

Glenthorne High School can offer you:

Work from home afternoon, once a fortnight for full time staff.

Potential for Recruitment and Retention Allowance

Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.

A programme of support for ECTs and those in their second year of teaching

A comprehensive programme of professional development for teachers at all levels

The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.

Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare

Salary Sacrifice schemes: Electric car and Cycle to work scheme

Long Service Awards

A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas.

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1700 pupils. This is a genuine opportunity to join a popular school and become an integral part of the academy's continuing success.

The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and hold an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Glenthorne High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1754 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Glenthorne High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/glenthorne-high-school

Glenthorne High School is part of the Willow Learning Trust and is a National Teaching School with a specialism in the arts. The school is a mixed comprehensive academy with over 1600 pupils, which has been judged 'outstanding' in all areas by OFSTED. The school provides a calm and nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.

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