The Opportunity

Manchester is the powerhouse of the "Northern凌" and a city with a radical economic history—from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to its modern status as a global leader in digital and financial services. We are seeking a high-calibre Economics Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' secondary school. In this role, you will work within a center of academic excellence, utilizing Manchester’s unique economic landscape to inspire students to master the forces that shape our local and global societies.

The Department & Standard

• You will be part of an elite Social Sciences faculty where "Outstanding" is the daily expectation and student results in Economics consistently rank among the best in the North West.

• The department operates as a hub for intellectual curiosity, utilizing real-time market data and case studies from Manchester’s booming property and tech sectors to bring theory to life.

• As an "Outstanding" setting, we prioritize research-led pedagogy, employing sophisticated retrieval strategies to help students grasp complex concepts like price elasticity and macroeconomic volatility.

• We maintain strong connections with the University of Manchester and local financial firms, providing students with a pathway to prestigious higher education and competitive degree apprenticeships.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-challenge Economics lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level), fostering a classroom culture of rigorous debate and critical analysis.

2. Quantitative Excellence: Guiding students through the mathematical demands of the curriculum, ensuring they can confidently calculate, graph, and interpret economic data.

3. Curriculum Innovation: Contributing to a curriculum that addresses contemporary global shifts, including the economics of sustainability, the impact of AI on labour markets, and post-pandemic fiscal policy.

4. Data-Driven Success: Utilizing the school’s advanced tracking systems to provide pinpoint feedback, ensuring every student—regardless of their starting point—makes exceptional progress.

5. Academic Enrichment: Leading extracurricular initiatives such as the "Young Economist of the Year" competition or a student-led investment club to stretch the most ambitious learners.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject authority with a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for social science. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Economics or a related discipline (such as Finance or PPE).

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of consistently delivering top-tier learning outcomes and a deep familiarity with A-Level assessment frameworks.

• Reflective Practice: A teacher who thrives on feedback and is committed to continuous professional growth within a high-performance culture.

• Economic Vision: The ability to translate abstract models—such as the Circular Flow of Income—into tangible insights that resonate with students’ lives and future careers.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to work in an "Outstanding" environment where student behaviour is exemplary and academic ambition is shared by the entire community.

• Unrivalled professional development, including leadership pathways and opportunities to work with lead practitioners across the region.

• The opportunity to work in Manchester—a world-class city offering a vibrant cultural life, legendary sports heritage, and a central role in the UK economy.

• A prestigious professional environment that values intellectual rigor and celebrates the success of its staff and students.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV and a brief summary of your teaching philosophy regarding Economics to begin the application process.