Teacher of Economics

Please note: This role is due to start in September 2026

About us and the role

Avanti House Secondary School is looking for an inspiring Teacher of Economics to join our thriving school community. You will teach a subject that equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand the world around them, think critically about complex issues, and make informed decisions about their future. Through well-planned, engaging and challenging lessons, you will motivate students to achieve their full potential and develop confidence in applying economic thinking to real-world contexts.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching, contribute to curriculum planning and assessment, and play an active part in developing and strengthening the Economics provision across the school. You will track student progress closely, using assessment and feedback to inform your teaching and ensure strong outcomes for all learners. There will also be opportunities to contribute to enrichment activities and wider curriculum initiatives, helping to broaden students’ engagement with the subject beyond the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that values academic excellence alongside personal development, offering a supportive environment where teachers are encouraged to refine their practice and students are motivated to succeed.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti House Secondary School is a thriving school in Stanmore, Harrow. “In addition to achieving well academically, pupils are very well supported to develop more widely. The culture and ethos of the school ensure that pupils are taught to be responsible and caring citizens” - (OFSTED, 2023).

Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room

Avanti House is a co-educational, Hindu-faith school that welcomes pupils and staff of all backgrounds. Our fantastic site, which is a few minutes’ walk from Canons Park station, has incredible spaces including sports facilities, theatre, specialist classrooms, dining spaces and a beautiful worship room.

“We’re trying to appeal to students in a way, in which we don’t just enrich them in terms of academic success and aiming for the best universities, but its also about developing them as a human being, ensuring the support is in place that they can grow into the people that they want to be.” - Ricardo

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

Principal Quote:

“The reality behind the school is the people in it. The highlight of our school, is that our staff give students the opportunities to become the best versions of themselves and help make the world a better place.” - Simon Arnell, Principal

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver high-quality Economics lessons that support the progress, attainment and engagement of all students.

• Use assessment, feedback and data effectively to monitor progress, set targets and adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs.

• Create a safe, respectful and purposeful learning environment, maintaining high expectations of behaviour and safeguarding all pupils.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external partners, contributing to curriculum development and the wider life of the school.

• Uphold professional standards, engage in continuous development, and actively support the ethos and values of the school and trust.

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development

• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership

• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject

• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading

• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning

• Excellent skills in the use and application of technology

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.