Teacher of Economics
Hammersmith Academy, London, W12 9JD9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
17 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Economics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London MPS/UPS (£40,317-£62,496 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently seeking to appoint a dynamic and passionate Teacher of Economics to teach in a key area of the curriculum and to inspire success in our students. The successful applicant will be a well-qualified specialist who is committed to achieving high standards and developing each child to their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for personal and professional development and will include both curriculum and pastoral responsibilities.
If you are an outstanding teacher, who can achieve the highest standards from your students and work as part of a team to create a culture of success through challenge and innovation as well as instil a love of learning, we would like to hear from you.
Subject Teachers will need to demonstrate the following in the development of a successful Academy in line with the sponsors’ vision:
- Secure excellent progress and attainment of students in the subject area.
- An inclusive approach to a school ethos of achievement.
- Commitment to a varied and effective range of teaching methods underpinned by modern technology and on-line learning approaches, and to the development of students as effective autonomous learners.
- Determination to achieve ambitious targets and outcomes.
- Ability to work effectively with others and represent the Academy to the local and wider community.
- Support the development and implementation of an innovative and creative online curriculum and learning programme.
- Utilise the most appropriate resources for the subject area and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely whilst providing value for money.
- Commitment to the benefits to students of a longer taught day and an extensive enrichment programme.
- Play a key role in the pastoral structure within the academy.
- Support the development and implementation of policies, plans, targets and practices within the context of the Academy’s vision and ethos.
What the school offers its staff
STAFF BENEFITS
The Academy offers all its staff a range of benefits including:
§ Interest Free Loan of up to £2000 - for IT equipment
§ Employer pension contribution – Teachers Pension Scheme (Teachers); Local Government Pension Scheme (Support staff)
§ Cycle to Work Scheme: Cyclescheme is an employee benefit that saves 25-39% on a bike and accessories. Nothing is paid upfront, and payments are taken tax efficiently from your salary by your employer.
§ Season ticket loan – employees are entitled to apply for an annual, interest-free season ticket loan for travel or apply for a bike loan
§ Support Staff Continuous Service Award
§ Free Health and Fitness – full access to the Academy’s fantastic gym and fitness facilities
§ Free lunch and hot drinks – for staff who dine with students
§ A commitment to Wellbeing:
§ free flu vaccinations offered annually
§ INSET in July to plan for September so that you can enjoy your summer
§ a two-week half term during the Autumn Term
§ weekly Staff “shout-outs” celebrating each other
§ Staff Drop-in Sessions
§ Governors’ Praise and Recognition Scheme
§ Staff social events including Staff Wellbeing Afternoons
§ Staff football
§ Access to the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham’s Parking Permit Scheme offering subsidised parking in the local area
§ Membership of Medigold Health Protect – our mental health and well-being support service including the Thrive App offering mental wellbeing support at the touch of a button, anytime, anywhere
§ Free Membership of the National College
§ In addition to whole school CPD, a separate CPD budget of up to £300 will be available to staff to be agreed with Department Head and CPD Manager
Flexible working opportunities
Applications from candidates wishing to work on a part-time basis, will be considered.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Hammersmith Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS Check) and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA).
In accordance with recommendations made by the DfE in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, and as part of our due diligence checks, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.
Applying for the job
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About Hammersmith Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 950 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hammersmith Academy website
- Email address
- sfinneran@hammersmithacademy.org
- Phone number
- 02082226000
Hammersmith Academy (“the Academy”) (www.hammersmithacademy.org) is a state-of-the-art, non-denominational, all-ability, co-educational secondary school for 11-18-year-olds. Sponsored by City of London Livery Companies; the Mercers’ Company and the Information Technologists’ Company, the Academy opened in September 2011 and has now grown to approximately 950 students on roll. The Academy is oversubscribed and continues to be highly successful.
The Academy is a diverse and inclusive school reflective of multi-cultural London. The Academy serves a wide range of abilities raising aspirations and achievement with a pupil premium population of over 45%. Further, over 85% of our students go on to university to achieve their dreams.
HA Vision
• To develop highly qualified, aspirational young adults who make outstanding progress and as active citizens take a lead within the community and are committed to giving 100% in everything they do.
HA Values
• We inspire pride and confidence in our students to achieve their full potential. Everyone in the Academy is responsible for modelling a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• We create a stimulating and enriching learning environment where high expectations and challenge prepare students for a global society.
• We succeed by developing a growth mind-set through the skills of resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity.
Arranging a visit to Hammersmith Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sfinneran@hammersmithacademy.org.
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