Trainee Politics and Economics Teacher

About the Role

Are you a subject-driven graduate ready to inspire young people while training to teach Politics and Economics?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Politics & Economics opportunity at a high-performing and forward-thinking secondary school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. This fully salaried role allows you to begin your teaching career as a Phase One trainee, gaining valuable classroom experience while completing your Level 4 qualification, with a clear progression route to Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.

The school has a strong academic culture and a commitment to developing confident, informed and critical thinkers. Politics and Economics are valued subjects within the curriculum, helping students engage with current affairs, global issues and economic understanding.

As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across Politics and Economics at KS4 and KS5

• Assist with lesson planning, delivery and assessment

• Help students develop analytical, evaluative and debating skills

• Contribute to enrichment activities such as discussion groups, speaker events or competitions

• Learn through structured mentoring, observation and professional development

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants to earn while they train, contribute meaningfully from the outset, and develop into a confident and knowledgeable teacher of Politics and Economics.

About You – Candidate Profile

You may be a recent graduate, academic mentor or aspiring educator with a strong interest in Politics, Economics or social sciences. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivated aspiring Politics & Economics teacher / graduate trainee

• Holds a degree in Politics, Economics or a closely related subject

• Has a strong interest in current affairs, political systems and economic theory

• Is reflective, enthusiastic and eager to develop excellent teaching practice

• Can build positive relationships and inspire curiosity and debate

• Is committed to high standards, collaboration and whole-school values

• Wants to grow through high-quality mentoring and structured training

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school

• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards

• Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, professional learning sessions and in-school experience

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University – NITE)

Subject to successful progression:

• Take on independent teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)

• Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University

• Receive ongoing mentoring, assessment and development towards meeting all Teachers’ Standards

This structured pathway ensures you gain the confidence, skills and accreditation needed to begin your career as a fully qualified secondary Politics and Economics teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based at a secondary school in:

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Well connected by road and rail, with easy access to London and the surrounding areas.

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career teaching Politics and Economics — while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training — we would love to hear from you.