Teacher of Economics & Business

Harlington School, Hayes, UB3 1PB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  7 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Economics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale

Teacher of Economics & Business job summary

Harlington School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school. We are committed to providing high-quality education that inspires and empowers our students to achieve their full potential. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Economics and Business, teaching Key Stage 4 & 5 students.
Position: Teacher of Economics and Business
Education Stage: Secondary (Key Stage 4 & 5)
Job Description:
As a Teacher of Economics and Business at Harlington School, you will deliver engaging lessons that develop students’ understanding of economic principles and business concepts. You will play an important role in fostering critical thinking, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial skills among young learners.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A strong interest or background in Economics or Business studies
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to secondary school students
- Good organisational skills with the ability to plan effective lessons
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and develop professionally within the teaching environment
- Commitment to safeguarding children’s welfare
Values and Attitudes:
- Enthusiasm for inspiring young people through education
- Patience, empathy, and respect towards all students
- A collaborative approach working effectively with colleagues across departments
- Dedication to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the classroom
- A positive attitude towards continuous professional development
If you are eager to start your teaching career in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you. Join Harlington School as we shape future leaders through quality education in Economics and Business.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Harlington School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All job offers are provisional until such time as the school has undertaken appropriate safeguarding checks and is satisfied that successful candidates are suitable to work with children and young people.

Applying for the job

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

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About Harlington School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harlington School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harlington-school

Harlington School: A caring, forward thinking professional learning community, that develops exceptional educators and kind hearted, hard-working and well-rounded young people, all with a passion for enquiry and scholarship.

Harlington School’s ambition is to offer its students the best possible educational opportunities. We are a mixed, non-selective school for students between 11 and 19 years old. We expect our students to leave Harlington School with the confidence and qualifications to enable them to move onto university or a career of their choice.

To do this we:
• Have high expectations of commitment to learning from students, staff and parents.
• Have high expectations of conduct.
• Provide a safe, caring environment where respect and for others are taught and valued.
• Provide high quality teaching.
• Provide a curriculum that meets the needs of all students, whatever their ability.
• Provide a range of extra-curricular activities.
• Provide regular, careful review and assessment of every student’s progress and needs and tailored support for each child.
• Involve parents in every aspect of their child’s education and emotional well-being whilst at school.

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