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Lead Teacher of Economics

Coombe Wood School

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South Croydon, London, GBfull timePosted September 14, 2026via Coombe Wood School

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The lead role will have overall responsibility for the teaching and leadership of Economics, as well as the development, content and delivery of GCSE Economics, developing KS5 Economics courses, plus continuing and extending departmental expertise through line Management and staff training. Responsible to the Assistant Headteacher.

Main duties and responsibilities:

  • To contribute to high quality lessons in the spirit of the vision for learning set out by the leadership group of the school and learning and teaching principles of the school.
  • Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and assessment.
  • Maintain a high awareness of current pedagogical and subject specific developments and adopt as appropriate.
  • Ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their education
  • Deliver a curriculum that successfully enhances students social, moral, spiritual and cultural development and reinforces British Values
  • Maintain high quality working relationships with staff that contribute to creating a productive and happy work environment.
  • Responsibility for overseeing the co-curricular programme and delivering the Economics co-curricular programme. Provide opportunities for performances and lead and plan events throughout the school year.

Safeguarding

  • Be keenly aware of the responsibility for safeguarding children and to help in the application of the Safeguarding Policy within the School.

Other Duties

  • Perform supervision duties as required.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school.
  • Perform all other reasonable requests from the Headteacher.

You will need:

  • To hold an appropriate teaching certificate and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Hold a recognised degree (or equivalent) with a good classification in a relevant subject and a relevant postgraduate study.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Outstanding subject knowledge and understanding of its place within the national curriculum
  • Committed to the safeguarding of children
  • Strong intellect, energy and a positive approach to opportunities and challenges and resilient in times of adversity

What’s in it for you:

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Career progression pathways
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Blue Light Card
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Gym discounts
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 29th September at 11.59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barred list check.

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