The role South Hampstead High School is looking for a committed and energetic teacher, with a strong track record of excellent teaching to join our lively Economics department on a permanent basis. As a Teacher of Economics, you will plan, prepare and deliver challenging, well-organised and stimulating A-Level Economics lessons to students in Years 12 and 13, using a range of teaching strategies and resources to meet pupils’ academic needs and expectations. We are looking for a skilled practitioner with a passion for Economics, who is looking to further their career in one of London's leading independent schools. You will either be an experienced teacher with a proven track record, or a well-qualified ECT/graduate looking to begin your career in teaching. The Economics Department Economics teaching at South Hampstead reflects the dynamic nature of the subject. The use of news stories and real time data is encouraged to build pupil interest and allow them to see real world impacts of economic theory. Extension and enrichment are key to the success of the department, which runs timetabled enrichment courses and lunchtime extension sessions designed to push the large number of students who consider the subject for further study. During the summer term of Year 12, this intensifies as we prepare Oxbridge applicants. This year we had 2 students accepted to interview with one obtaining a place. As part of our broader provision, we encourage students to participate in initiatives such as the GAIN Stock Pitch Challenge, the IEA Budget Challenge and the LEAD programme in partnership with the London School of Economics, as well as to push themselves through a variety of essay competitions. About the School Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby. The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button. The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 9am. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 23rd March 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post .