Head of Economics
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
Required from: September 2026
The role
South Hampstead High School is seeking a dynamic, energetic and well-qualified teacher to lead our thriving Economics department.
As Head of Economics, you will manage the day-to-day running of the department, ensuring that teaching and learning remain at the highest standard, while contributing to whole-school policy and strategic planning. Drawing on your strong management skills, you will inspire and support department members to achieve and maintain excellence, as well as oversee a rich extra-curricular programme that deepens students’ understanding of Economics beyond the classroom.
In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will design and deliver stimulating Economics lessons to highly motivated and talented pupils in Years 12 and 13.
We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Economics, excellent decision-making skills and a proven track record in teaching across KS3 to KS5. Previous experience in a management role (e.g. as Deputy Head of Department), is essential and you will be expected to show initiative, innovate in the classroom and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
The Economics Department
Economics teaching at South Hampstead reflects the dynamic nature of the subject. The use of news stories and real time data is encouraged to build pupil interest and allow them to see real world impacts of economic theory. Extension and enrichment are key to the success of the department, which runs timetabled enrichment courses and lunchtime extension sessions designed to push the large number of students who consider the subject for further study. During the summer term of Year 12, this intensifies as we prepare Oxbridge applicants. This year we had 2 students accepted to interview with one obtaining a place.
As part of our broader provision, we encourage students to participate in initiatives such as the GAIN Stock Pitch Challenge, the IEA Budget Challenge and the LEAD programme in partnership with the London School of Economics, as well as to push themselves through a variety of essay competitions.
About the School
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.
The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:
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- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th March 2026 at 9am.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.
The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.