Teacher of Economics

Position:
Teacher of Economics

Location:

Notting Hill & Ealing High School – GDST, Ealing, Greater London

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (0.8 FTE to Full Time) |

Start Date:

1st September 2026 | Salary: TBC | Job  | Suitable for ECT (NQT) Graduates

Notting Hill & Ealing High School is one of London’s leading independent girls’ day schools and a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST). The school offers a warm and supportive community with excellent transport links and a variety of benefits through the GDST network.

The Economics Department is one of the strongest and most popular subjects in the Sixth Form. It aims to inspire students and provide opportunities to develop their potential through competitions such as the London Institute of Banking & Finance Student Investor Challenge, Tycoon Enterprise Competition, and the Royal Economic Society’s essay competition. Students also receive one-to-one support for university applications and independent research.

• Deliver engaging and inspiring Economics lessons to Sixth Form students.
• Support students’ university applications and independent research opportunities.
• Organise and run extracurricular activities such as finance competitions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop teaching resources and curriculum.
• Maintain the high academic standards and outcomes of the department.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Economics with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge. The ability to teach Maths would be beneficial but is not essential. Applicants should be good communicators capable of enthusing and inspiring pupils and colleagues, and should have exciting ideas about teaching Economics and its real‑world applications.

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, salaries and pay progression.
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top‑up up to 10% of pensionable salary).
• 36‑week school year (including INSET days) across three terms, with a 2‑week half‑term in the Autumn.
• Normal teaching hours between 08:20 and 15:45 (depending on timetable for part‑time staff).
• Extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications.
• Free life assurance benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services.
• Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools.
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year).
• In‑school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and access to the school gym.
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Closing date for applications:
Friday 13th March 2026 (12pm). Interviews will be held during the week commencing 16th March 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Once the vacancy has closed we will no longer consider further applications or hold interviews.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and pass the required child protection checks, including DBS checks and past employer references.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change. All individuals are valued, respected and included.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and requires applicants to undergo child protection screening, including DBS checks and past employer references.