Economics Teacher | Independent Sixth Form College | Oxford

Position: Economics Teacher
Location: Oxford
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS5

Economics Teaching Role in an Independent Sixth Form College

A prestigious Independent Sixth Form College in Oxford is seeking to appoint an exceptional Economics Teacher to join its highly successful Social Sciences department from September. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated and academically ambitious students within a specialist post-16 environment renowned for excellent outcomes and progression to leading universities.

Economics is a highly popular subject within the college, attracting students with strong intellectual curiosity and a keen interest in markets, policy, global economics, and contemporary economic debate.

About the Role

You will teach Economics at Key Stage 5, delivering engaging and academically rigorous lessons that challenge students to think critically, analyse data, and evaluate economic arguments with confidence.

Students will study both microeconomics and macroeconomics, exploring areas such as market structures, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and global development. You will prepare students for A-Level examinations while developing their essay-writing, quantitative reasoning, and evaluative skills.

The successful candidate will also contribute to wider academic enrichment, including economics societies, university preparation, debating opportunities, and current affairs discussions.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach A-Level Economics to KS5 students

• Deliver engaging and intellectually challenging lessons

• Prepare students for A-Level examinations

• Develop students’ analytical, quantitative, and evaluative skills

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Support enrichment activities such as economics clubs and debating

• Maintain high expectations for academic achievement and student engagement

The College Environment

This Independent Sixth Form College in Oxford offers a focused and aspirational learning environment where academic excellence and university progression are central to the student experience.

The Social Sciences department benefits from highly motivated learners, excellent resources, small class sizes, and a collaborative teaching culture. Staff enjoy a professional atmosphere, strong academic support, and outstanding opportunities for professional growth.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification

• Experience teaching Economics at secondary or post-16 level

• Strong subject knowledge in Economics

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Commitment to high academic standards and student achievement

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Economics

• Experience working within an independent or sixth form setting

• Degree in Economics or a closely related discipline

• Ability to contribute to wider academic enrichment opportunities

• Strong track record of examination success and university progression support

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Economics Teacher role in an Independent Sixth Form College in Oxford starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.