Teacher of Economics (with opportunity for Head of Economics)

Roedean School, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RQ

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Economics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,325.00 - £51,681.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher of Economics (with opportunity for Head of Economics) job summary

Required from September 2026

Teacher of Economics

(with opportunity for Head of Economics)

At Roedean, we are dedicated to providing a world-class education that inspires and empowers girls aged 11-18 to achieve their full potential. Our stunning cliff-top location overlooking the sea, combined with our rich heritage and commitment to academic excellence, makes Roedean a truly unique and inspiring place to learn and work. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive community where every student is encouraged to pursue their passions and develop the skills they need for future success.

We are seeking a remarkable and visionary person to join our team. You will be experienced and well qualified, but most importantly, you will have the girls’ aspirations and welfare at the heart of your vision. We are seeking someone who values kindness and generosity, who can build transformational relationships and who wants to make a difference to every individual, as an individual.

This is a great opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic Head or Teacher of Economics with a passion for their subject and a commitment to ensure that every pupil flourishes in the highly successful department. The position would suit an experienced Teacher or a current PGCE student.

We welcome your interest in being part of our journey at a time of continued development.

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Applications should be made via the My New Term Application Form. This can be found by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website (www.roedean.co.uk/Vacancies). Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 9am, 26 January 2026.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time.

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 Roedean School

• School type: Independent school, ages 11 to 18
• School size: 615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roedean School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roedean-school

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