Teacher of A Level Economics

Job Title: Teacher of A Level Economics

Location: Barnes, South-west London, SW13 9QN

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time working days and hours at Harrodian are Mondays from 08h00 to 17h00 and Tuesdays to Fridays from 08h15 to 17h00. Five staff training days are held over the year, at the start of the Autumn, October half, and Spring terms.

Start Date: 3rd November 2026 or January 2027 for the right candidate.

About Harrodian School:

The Harrodian School is a prestigious, selective independent co-educational day school located on a stunning 25-acre riverside estate in Barnes, South West London. Founded in 1993 on the former site of the Harrods staff sports club, the school offers a seamless all-through education for nearly 1,040 pupils aged 4 to 18.

Candidates should check that they live within a commutable distance before applying for this role.

About the Role:

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Teacher of Economics to join our high-achieving and dynamic Economics department on a full-time basis from 3 November 2026 or January 2027 for the right candidate.

Economics is currently the second most popular choice at A Level with Harrodian students and is one of the best performing departments in terms of A level results. Harrodian students follow the AQA specification. We are continually developing our range of teaching resources, including our tech-driven materials for the optimum use of student iPads within lessons, and we endeavour to provide a range of interesting opportunities for pupils to develop their appreciation of the subject matter and its relevance to the bigger, global picture. The Economics department offers a professional and collaborative working environment where our students’ achievement and progress are at the forefront of our teaching. The department offers a range of opportunities for students to stretch outside the lessons, including school trips to Canary Wharf, student-led Economics talks run by the Student Society, participation in competitions such as the Economics Olympiad and the RES Young Economist of the Year Competition, and participation in conferences held by the BOE and OBR. Our students are ambitious and they truly value the additional support the school offers for these prestigious opportunities.

About you:

• The successful candidate will, in particular, have solid experience of and demonstrate an enthusiasm for teaching the full Economics syllabus to both Lower and Upper Sixth.
• The successful candidate will be engaging and will bring energy to the classroom.
• They must be a team-player and demonstrate an enthusiasm and willingness to assist in study-related trips and events.
• Applications from ECTs will be considered but must be supported by a relevant degree and useful experience in industry, as well as demonstrating an outstanding ability to teach.
• Experience gained in a previous career outside teaching would be of significant advantage.
• Candidates will demonstrate their ability to teach outstanding lessons, have excellent classroom management skills, and inspire and motivate pupils through a diverse range of teaching styles. They will consistently model excellent practice and will be able to make a significant contribution to this strong and successful department.
• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the planning, teaching and assessment within the department.

Benefits:

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including:

• A free car park (on a first come first served basis)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free refreshments and lunches during term time
• A free annual flu vaccination
• Free access to some of the school’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times
• Access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events
• Regular staff social activities such as book club, staff choir and staff pilates
• Access to a well-stocked school library
• A defined contribution pension scheme

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; A-Level Teacher, Economics Teacher, Teacher of Economics, Economics Tutor, College teacher, School Teacher may also be considered for this role