Trainee Teacher of Economics and Business

Town/City:London

Salary/Rate:£20,000 - £22,000

County:Greater London

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:Economics

Job ref:SM-ECO-CHI

Post Date:13. 02. 2026

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Shah Muzir

Partnerships Coordinator

02045822472

ShahM@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

As a trainee teacher, you will:

Support lessons in GCSE and A-Level Economics and Business
Assist with lesson planning, resource preparation, and assessment
Deliver small group interventions and targeted support
Develop subject knowledge and classroom confidence
Work closely with experienced mentors as part of a salaried teacher training pathway

This route is ideal for those who are committed, career-focused, and motivated to progress into independent teaching through Phase Two and a PGCE route.

About You / Candidate Profile

We are seeking an ambitious aspiring teacher, trainee educator, or future Economics and Business teacher with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in education.

You will:

Hold (or be working toward) a degree in Economics, Business, Finance, or a related subject
Have already taught A level Economics and GSCE Business Studies
Be passionate about developing students’ understanding of enterprise, finance, and economic thinking
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and resilience
Be eager to learn and develop within a structured teacher training programme
Be committed to progressing through a salaried route into qualified teacher status

Previous experience in tutoring, mentoring, business environments, or youth work is beneficial but not essential.

Training & Progression

Completion of Phase One, achieving a Level 4 qualification with Grad2Teach
Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and national Teaching Standards
Structured mentoring, lesson observations, and professional development
Progression into Phase Two, with increased responsibility and independent teaching
Opportunity to complete a PGCE with Coventry University, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

This salaried pathway supports your development from trainee Economics and Business teacher to fully qualified educator.

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