Teacher of Economics & Business Studies

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applications are invited from well qualified, committed enthusiastic teachers to join an efficient, supportive and highly successful department within an over-subscribed, co-educational, multi-ethnic school.

Applicants must be able to teach Economics at GCSE and A Level and ideally Business Studies at BTEC level 3. In recent years there has been a marked increase in the number of students studying Economics at GCSE and A level. Applications from ECT’s are welcome and we provide a very supportive induction programme.

What the school offers its staff

Would you like the opportunity to work as part of a team of highly experienced and ambitious colleagues? Graveney is an extremely popular and successful 11-18 School, situated in South West London, SW17 with the benefit of being situated in beautiful campus style surroundings with excellent facilities and a warm community atmosphere. We have a commitment to providing the best opportunities to all students and to developing the professional skills and career opportunities of our staff, within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our standard loading factor is 22/26. Where timetables comprise fewer than 22 teaching periods you will be required to cover other classes.

Graveney Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce which reflects our community. We warmly welcome and encourage applicants from minority groups to apply for our vacancies.

Further details about the role

Closing date for applications

Noon, Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews

W/c 9 November 2026

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the

Wandsworth Council website https

//jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Alternatively, further information for candidates, application form and job description, can be found at https://www.graveney.org/Recruitment/

Electronic applications to be returned to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Graveney Trust is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, volunteers and contractors share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and no agencies.

Graveney School

(Graveney School is part of Graveney Trust)

Welham Road

Tooting, London

SW17 9BU

Tel

020 8682 7000

Website

www.graveney.org

Executive Principal

Cynthia Rickman

Commitment to safeguarding

we are committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being and safety of staff and students. All our employees, share this commitment and we will carry out Enhanced DBS checks for all appointments as well ensuring that our rigorous pre-recruitment checks are strictly adhered to. We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.