Economics Teacher | Outstanding Secondary School | Manchester

The Opportunity

Manchester is the powerhouse of the Northern凌 and a city with a radical economic historyfrom 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 Manchesters 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 Manchesters 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 schools advanced tracking systems to provide pinpoint feedback ensuring every studentregardless of their starting pointmakes 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 modelssuch as the Circular Flow of Incomeinto 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 Manchestera 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.