Economics Teacher | Top State Grammar School, Birmingham

Birmingham | Permanent, Full-Time | MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048) | January 2026 Start

About the Role This highly prestigious State Grammar School in Birmingham, founded nearly 500 years ago, is looking for a dynamic and inspirational Economics Teacher to join its community on a permanent, full-time basis starting 01 January 2026.

The school is renowned for its intellectual ambition and excellence, providing an ambitious and well-rounded curriculum designed to help pupils excel as citizens and leaders. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills to teach throughout the age range, with a particular focus on A-Level instruction. ECTs and experienced teachers are both encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach a rigorous and challenging Economics curriculum, primarily focused on A-Level and preparing students for top university entrance.
• Engage, enthuse, and motivate highly able pupils, encouraging them to be resilient and develop strong analytical skills.
• Contribute to the school's mission of preparing pupils to flourish in an interconnected and fast-changing world by contextualizing economic concepts.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive and talented teaching team to deliver excellent public examination results.
• Participate in the extensive co-curricular life of the school, supporting leadership, volunteering, or academic societies.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and a relevant degree specialism in Economics or a related discipline.
• Proven ability (or clear potential for an ECT) to teach Economics to A-Level.
• Passionate about learning and able to demonstrate a range of effective teaching and behaviour management strategies.
• A commitment to the values of excellence, equality, diversity, and inclusion within a warm school community.
• Strong desire for continuous professional career development.

Benefits

• Salary paid on the MPS/UPS scale (£32,916 - £51,048), with a retention allowance potentially available for a suitably qualified candidate.
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), with significant employer contributions.
• The opportunity to work with highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic students in a caring and nurturing environment.
• Generous commitment to continuing professional career development and support.
• Opportunity to get involved in a broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities (sport, music, drama), helping pupils stretch themselves and learn new skills.

About the School Judged Outstanding by Ofsted (2014 & 2024), this State Grammar School is one of the leading state schools nationally. It is a warm community that celebrates difference and has a clear mission: to inspire young people and help them to excel as citizens. The academic environment is stimulating, leading to excellent public examination results, which are the natural consequence of its high expectations and ambitious, well-rounded curriculum.