The Opportunity

Bristol is a vibrant, forward-thinking city celebrated for its independent spirit, environmental sustainability, and thriving aerospace, financial services, and tech-driven economies. We are seeking an intellectually ambitious Economics Teacher to join a premier, high-performing co-educational sixth form college. In this role, you will inspire young people to master the complex forces that shape global markets, public policy, and financial systems, utilizing Bristol's dynamic, micro-economic landscape as a living case study to develop the next generation of analysts, policymakers, and global thinkers.

The Department & Economic Culture

• You will join a highly successful Economics and Business faculty where Economics is one of the most popular and rapidly growing subjects at Key Stage 5.

• The department utilizes a debate-led, case-study-driven pedagogy, encouraging students to analyse real-world fiscal policies, market failures, and international trade dynamics rather than relying purely on textbook theory.

• As a specialized post-16 environment, the college provides a university-style atmosphere equipped with digital learning suites, modern study hubs, and financial modelling tools that foster independent learning.

• We maintain strong connections with regional economic networks, hosting guest lectures from industry professionals, university academics, and sustainability experts to expose students to contemporary economic discourse.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-challenge Economics lessons across Key Stage 5 (A-Level), ensuring all students build a rigorous understanding of both microeconomic and macroeconomic principles.

2. Analytical & Quantitative Inquiry: Cultivating advanced data literacy, training students to interpret complex economic indicators, evaluate statistical models, and construct well-evidenced, analytical essays.

3. Conceptual Clarity: Demystifying abstract economic theories—from market structures and behavioral economics to monetary policy and global trade mechanics—making them accessible and engaging for all learners.

4. Data-Driven Success: Utilising the college's comprehensive progress tracking systems to provide granular feedback, ensuring students are flawlessly prepared for the rigorous analytical demands of linear terminal examinations.

5. Enrichment Leadership: Supporting extra-curricular initiatives, such as competitive investment challenges, economic debating societies, or current affairs forums, to promote a vibrant culture of geopolitical and financial literacy.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a subject authority who is passionate about cultivating critical thinking, logical analysis, and a genuine interest in global economic affairs. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognized post-16 teaching qualification (such as a PGCE PCET), alongside a strong honours degree in Economics or a highly related discipline.

• Proven Track Record: Evidence of delivering exceptional learning and progress outcomes at A-Level, with a sophisticated understanding of exam board specification requirements and assessment objectives.

• Pedagogical Flair: The ability to bring theoretical models—from supply and demand elasticities to Keynesian vs. Classical macroeconomic theories—to life using relevant, contemporary global examples.

• Collaborative Spirit: A reflective practitioner eager to contribute to curriculum development, share high-quality resources, and collaborate on innovative pedagogical strategies.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to teach in a mature, selective post-16 environment where student motivation is exceptionally high and academic ambition is central to the college ethos.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways, including specialized training in advanced economic pedagogy, examiners' insight workshops, and routes into middle leadership.

• The opportunity to live and work in Bristol—a city consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK, offering an iconic waterfront, a world-famous arts and music scene, and superb green spaces.

• A prestigious, collaborative professional community that genuinely values intellectual rigour, staff well-being, and a healthy work-life balance.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.