Teacher of Business Studies & Economics

Location: Manchester (Greater Manchester / North West Hub)

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent or Fixed-Term

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP or January Start

A forward-thinking, high-achieving secondary school and Sixth Form in Greater Manchester is seeking an articulate, enterprising, and analytical Teacher of Business & Economics to join their prestigious Social Sciences & Commercial Enterprise faculty. Situated within a powerhouse city known for its rapid economic growth, tech sector boom, and corporate innovation, this dual-specialist post offers an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious educator—whether an experienced practitioner eager to teach KS5 A-Level and Vocational courses or an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT)—to build market literacy, commercial strategy, and financial acumen across a high-aspiring student body.

About the Role

As a Teacher of Business & Economics, you will bridge the gap between commercial strategy and global economic theory. Joining a collaborative, career-focused department, you will deliver compelling, high-rigor lessons across Key Stage 4 (GCSE Business / GCSE Economics) and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Economics, A-Level Business, and Level 3 Vocational/BTEC Business), equipping young adults with the evaluative skills, financial literacy, and quantitative reasoning necessary for top university courses, degree apprenticeships, and modern corporate careers.

• Environment: A progressive Northern hub secondary campus featuring digital business labs, financial news streaming resources, interactive suites, and active connections to North West enterprise hubs and university economic faculties

• Culture: A career-oriented, intellectually vibrant academic environment focused on real-world case studies, contemporary market disruptions, quantitative analysis, and driving outstanding Sixth Form progression outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver academically rigorous, engaging lessons across Key Stages 4 and 5 covering micro/macroeconomics, global trade, market structures, corporate strategy, marketing, and business finance.

• Prepare GCSE, A-Level, and vocational candidates thoroughly for written examinations and portfolio assessments through explicit modeling of evaluation essays, data-response questions, and quantitative economic calculations.

• Integrate current regional and global economic developments (e.g., inflation policy, corporate ethics, supply chain dynamics, Manchester's commercial growth) into daily teaching to foster critical debate.

• Track, evaluate, and monitor pupil progress systematically, executing targeted support to stretch ambitious scholars targeting Russell Group business and economics programs while scaffolding complex financial models for developing learners.

• Contribute actively to departmental enrichment, including student enterprise schemes (e.g., Young Enterprise), national financial literacy challenges, mock trading competitions, and corporate workplace visits.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognized teaching credential.

• A strong academic degree in Economics, Business Management, Finance, Commercial Law, or a closely related quantitative social science.

• Proven track record or demonstrated capability of delivering outstanding instruction across both Business Studies and Economics at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 (experience with both academic A-Level and vocational BTEC/CTEC courses is highly desirable).

• Thorough knowledge of national examination board specifications (e.g., Edexcel, AQA, OCR, Pearson BTEC) across both subject areas.

• Exceptional classroom presence, strong analytical communication skills, and an infectious enthusiasm for economic debate, business innovation, and student success.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: National Main / Upper Pay Scale (MPS/UPS England, commensurate with experience), with potential TLR opportunities available for Key Stage 5 Enterprise Lead, Vocational Business Lead, or Economics Coordinator.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), structured leadership mentoring, and access to staff health and wellbeing programs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Business & Economics specialist ready to nurture the next generation of analysts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders at a dynamic secondary school in Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible for consideration.