Teacher of economics

Job description

Join a small, highly motivated department at Highlands Secondary School, where we are deeply committed to delivering best-practice pedagogy across both GCSE and A-Level. As one of our most popular subjects, Economics at Highlands is defined by a culture of academic curiosity and consistently outstanding results. Our department consistently achieves ALPS 2 at A-level and this year we are taking a group of our A-level students to Berlin on an Economics trip.

Our students are driven and high-achieving, with a significant number choosing to pursue the subject at top Russell Group universities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a vibrant, successful team that balances rigorous academic standards with a passion for shaping the next generation of economists. 

Highlands is an Outstanding school (OFSTED 2011, 2014 and 2024) at which students consistently outperform national expectations in terms of both attainment and progress. Outstanding outcomes provide our students with the opportunity to continue their studies at prestigious institutions; students at Highlands regularly receive offers from medical schools, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Colleagues joining Highlands are joining one of the most popular and successful schools in North London.

The work we do at Highlands is underpinned by our values: determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE).

Salary Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS (Outer London)

Closing Date 9:00am, Mon 9th Mar, 2026

Start Date September 2026

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form which can be found on our schools website

https://www.highlands.enfield.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=21&action=saved&postLogin=true

to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

Please email you application form to hsjobapp@highlearn.uk.

Please note CV's are not accepted

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English