Graduate Teaching Fellow: Economics

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented graduate with a passion for Economics and an interest in pursuing a career in teaching. The role is initially offered on a two-term, fixed-term contract and provides an excellent pathway into the profession. Candidates who demonstrate strong potential, commitment and aptitude for teaching may be considered for progression to a sponsored PGCE programme. We are looking for an inspiring individual who can share their enthusiasm for Economics with our students. Applicants should possess strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills and a nurturing approach that supports and motivates pupils to achieve their potential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• A strong academic background in Economics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An inspiring approach to teaching and learning
The successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive support and mentoring from both the Economics and Business Department and the School's trainee teacher departments. They will also receive guidance and support from the Head, whose specialist expertise is in economics. This opportunity provides an exceptional foundation for developing teaching skills, gaining classroom experience and preparing for a future teaching career. For further information about the role, including the full job description and person specification, please refer to the job pack. Why Claremont? Claremont is a warm, grounded and truly co-educational day school community where children thrive because they are encouraged to be themselves while striving for their best. Our ethos rejects hot-house culture; instead, we pair academic aspiration with kindness, curiosity and breadth of opportunity. Benefits include a generous defined contribution pension scheme which offers flexibility around both employer and employee contribution levels, comprehensive life, and staff fee remission (for eligible staff upon successful completion of probationary period), cycle to work scheme as well as complimentary lunches and refreshments during term-time. To apply, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 28 September 2026. Applications will be considered as they are received. Interviews and any subsequent offers may be made at any stage of the process. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity. We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are fully committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment free from discrimination where staff feel valued and respected. We value individuality and diversity and believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented graduate with a passion for Economics and an interest in pursuing a career in teaching. The role is initially offered on a two-term, fixed-term contract and provides an excellent pathway into the profession. Candidates who demonstrate strong potential, commitment and aptitude for teaching may be considered for progression to a sponsored PGCE programme. We are looking for an inspiring individual who can share their enthusiasm for Economics with our students. Applicants should possess strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills and a nurturing approach that supports and motivates pupils to achieve their potential. Applicants should be able to demonstrate:
• A strong academic background in Economics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An inspiring approach to teaching and learning
The successful candidate will benefit from comprehensive support and mentoring from both the Economics and Business Department and the School's trainee teacher departments. They will also receive guidance and support from the Head, whose specialist expertise is in economics. This opportunity provides an exceptional foundation for developing teaching skills, gaining classroom experience and preparing for a future teaching career.

Benefits include a generous defined contribution pension scheme which offers flexibility around both employer and employee contribution levels, comprehensive life, and staff fee remission (for eligible staff upon successful completion of probationary period), cycle to work scheme as well as complimentary lunches and refreshments during term-time.