Job Description

Job Specification

Head of Economics (Maternity Cover)

Head of Economics (Maternity Cover)
Competitive salary, plus benefits
For November/December 2025
1-year contract
Full-time with some flexibility

Notting Hill & Ealing High School, one of Londons leading independent girls day schools, has an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to lead a flourishing and high-achieving Economics Department.

We are looking for a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher of Economics, with a passion for the subject and excellent subject knowledge.
If you are a good communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and have exciting ideas about the teaching of Economics, and the ways in which they can be further developed and encouraged, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please see the applicant pack for full details about the school and the department.

The Department

Economics is one of the strongest and most popular subjects in the Sixth Form. In recent years the uptake of the subject has increased significantly and our results at A Level are consistently excellent. Aside from achieving exam success, the department aims to inspire students throughout the school about Economics and its applications in daily life. It also strives to provide all pupils with the best possible opportunities to fulfil their potential.
A number of activities are run outside the classroom including competitions such as The London Institute of Banking & Finance Student Investor Challenge, the Tycoon Enterprise Competition, as well as the Royal Economic Societys essay competition.
A number of successfully students apply each year to study Economics at university, including Oxford and Cambridge. The department offers students one-to-one support to prepare them for university applications and interviews, and provides a range of opportunities for independent research and learning. This year, a student received an offer from the University of Cambridge.

From strong uptake at A Level, to outstanding results and superb Oxbridge success, the department is in Rude Health.
Charlotte Watkins, Head of Economics*

About the School

NHEHS is a leading academic day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn and we offer a warm and supportive community. We occupy a site in suburban, leafy, west Ealing with excellent transport links. As part of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), the UKs leading network of independent girls schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
As part of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), the UKs leading network of independent girls schools, we can offer a variety of benefits:
Membership of Pension Scheme Access to the GDST central training and development programme Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools Training grants for obtaining further qualifications Interest free annual season ticket loans for travel are available to staff Interest free loans to enable staff to buy a computer for personal use at home Cycle Scheme: The School is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months Free lunches during term time

The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd November (12pm).

The interview date is Monday 10th November.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position and recommend that applications are submitted early. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider applicants and may have to close the interviews early.

NHEHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Vacancy ID :

043147

Closing Date :

03-Nov-2025

Contact Person :

Nona Hencken-Spurling

Contact Email :

recruitment@nhehs.gdst.net

Contact Number :

020 8799 8400

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