Teacher of A Level Economics

THE SCHOOL

St Helen’s is an academically selective independent girls’ day school of more than 1200 students aged 3-18, set in beautiful green space in Northwood, Middlesex.

It draws pupils from a wide area of north-west London, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire with easy access by Underground from central London. 

THE DEPARTMENT

Economics is only taught at A level at St Helen’s School, following the Edexcel syllabus. The Department consists of two teachers, the Head of Department and another teacher. 

Economics is a well-established subject within the St Helen’s Sixth Form and is one of the most popular options amongst our students. There are currently six Economics groups (three in Year 12, three in Year 13), with between six and ten students in each class.

Academic standards in Economics are high, with majority of the students expected to achieve A*-A grades in this year’s cohort for their A level examinations. However, within the context of a selective intake the ability range of Economics students is broad, and the Department has a strong focus on tracking and monitoring progress and of early intervention and support to ensure that the students achieve the highest grades of which they are capable.

At the other end of the A level process, a considerable number of students progress to study Economics and Economics-related courses at university. The person appointed to this post will need to engage closely with the UCAS application process and consider how best to prepare students for studying Economics and Economics-related courses beyond A-level. 

The person will be the link teacher to the Young Enterprise Company Programme and will oversee the smooth and efficient running of the teams. He/she will also be expected to investigate and introduce suitable enrichment activities which ensure a breadth of experience for the students studying the subject.

THE POST

St Helen’s is looking to appoint a permanent part or full time Teacher of Economics to work either four or five days per week, starting ideally September 2024 or January 2025. Early Career Teacher (ECT) applications are welcomed. 

Please review the applicant information pack for a full list of responsibilities and essential skills, knowledge and experience required for this role.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date: 8:00am Tuesday 30th April 2024

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting/interviews will progress up until the closing date. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, we reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Due to the volume of applicants, we receive, if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume we will not be progressing your application further on this occasion.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the school where they will be interviewed by members of the Senior Leadership team, be observed teaching a lesson, have a tour of the school and meet other members of the Economics Department and wider Faculty.

St Helen’s school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as detailed in Part 3 (Safer Recruitment) of the KCSIE 2023 guidance document. Applicants will be asked for proof of right to work in the UK and undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the disclosure and barring service.

If you have any queries about this position, please contact the school at recruitment@sthelens.london