About the Role
About The Role Please note : This role is due to start in September 2026 Avanti House Secondary School is looking for an inspiring Teacher of Economics to join our thriving school community. You will teach a subject that equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the world around them, think critically about complex issues, and make informed decisions about their future. Through well-planned, engaging and challenging lessons, you will motivate students to achieve their full potential and develop confidence in applying economic thinking to real-world contexts. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to curriculum planning and assessment, and play an active part in developing and strengthening the Economics provision across the school. You will track student progress closely, using assessment and feedback to inform your teaching and ensure strong outcomes for all learners. There will also be opportunities to contribute to enrichment activities and wider curriculum initiatives, helping to broaden students’ engagement with the subject beyond the classroom. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that values academic excellence alongside personal development, offering a supportive environment where teachers are encouraged to refine their practice and students are motivated to succeed. S chool visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. What will you do? Plan and deliver high-quality Economics lessons that support the progress, attainment and engagement of all students. Use assessment, feedback and data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs. Create a safe, respectful and purposeful learning environment, maintaining high expectations of behaviour and safeguarding all pupils. Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners, contributing to curriculum development and the wider life of the school. Uphold professional standards, engage in continuous development, and actively support the ethos and values of the school and trust. Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols. About Us Why should you apply You will be working in a fantastic environment. Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page. What are we looking for? Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning Excellent skills in the use and application of technology Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role. Further information Pre-employment checks Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. Diversity and Inclusion We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.