Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher
Secondary School based near Mitcham, Merton – South London • Salary £27,000 - £32,000 per annum • September 2025 start • Interviewing Immediately
Are you an articulate, confident graduate with a strong academic background in Economics and a desire to inspire the next generation?
Exploring your options after university and looking at teaching as a potential way to lead, challenge and make an impact?
Would you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment where you can share your passion for Economics with curious, ambitious students?
Utilise your degree in a forward-thinking Sixth Form college, supporting learning in Economics whilst shaping your own future as an Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher from September 2025.
Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher: Person Specification
Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher – Ideal candidate will have achieved 2:1 or higher in an Economics related degree OR hold a strong A-Level in Economics (A or A*)
Some experience working with young people in any capacity is desirable but not essential
An open nature, enthusiastic personality, and a positive, can-do attitude towards learning
A real interest in teaching, with potential progression routes into Salaried Teacher Training available
The ideal Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher for this post will bring their passion for problem-solving, logical thinking, and mathematical exploration to engage and empower Sixth Form pupils
Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher: Role Specification
This top-performing secondary school in the London Borough of Merton serves a diverse cohort of students aged 11–18 and is widely recognised for academic excellence, inclusive values and exceptional leadership. Well-connected by public transport, the school draws families from across the borough and beyond.
With consistently high GCSE and A-level results, it ranks among the best non-selective schools in the country.
The school offers excellent facilities, from state-of-the-art science labs and modern classrooms to high-quality sports and arts provision. Students benefit from a broad extracurricular programme and a well-established pastoral system that promotes both wellbeing and personal development.
As an Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher, you will be supported from Day 1. In-depth training will be a massive part of your day as you observe best practice and take part in regular CPD training.
This is a dynamic and aspirational school community—one where students are challenged to achieve their best and where staff are encouraged to grow, lead and make a real impact.
As a Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher, you will:
Plan and teach lessons on a partial timetable whilst you also learn the practice of what makes an exceptional teacher
Build meaningful relationships with students that will positively influence their school experience
Be present in lessons to aid learning outcomes set by the teacher
Enjoy the opportunity to apply your creativity and passion in engaging lessons that develop learners' problem-solving skills and numerical confidence
Potential to enter a salaried route into teaching – Gain your QTS at this school in less than a year
This Economics Graduate Unqualified Teacher role is full-time. You will follow the school week, working Monday-Friday; 8:30am to 4:00pm daily.
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