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Economics Teacher Wanted!!

  • Posted: 12-06-2025
  • Category: Secondary Teachers
  • Location: Manchester
  • Type: Full-time / Permanent
  • Salary: £150 - £230 per day
Do you find supply and demand more exciting than reality TV? Can you explain inflation without putting your audience to sleep? If you've ever uttered the phrase "opportunity cost" in casual conversation—this role is probably for you.

A vibrant secondary school in Manchester (M8) is on the hunt for an Economics Teacher who’s as enthusiastic about fiscal policy as they are about Friday afternoons.

  • Job title: Secondary Economics Teacher
  • Location: Manchester, M8
  • Start date: September 2025
  • Pay: £150–£230 per day (depending on your economic value to us)
  • Students: KS4 & KS5
  • Contract: Full-Time

About the Role:
You’ll be joining a Humanities and Social Sciences team. Economics is a big deal here, and you’ll be the go-to expert for topics like market failure, monetary policy and etc.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Delivering clever, creative Economics lessons to KS4 & KS5 students.
  • Demystifying terms like elasticity, GDP, and budget deficits.
  • Using real-world data and case studies to show Economics in action.
  • Encouraging students to think, question, and argue nicely.
  • Offering feedback that motivates, challenges, and inspires.
  • Working with a fab team to build a killer curriculum.

What We’re Looking For:
  • QTS or PGCE in Economics or a related subject.
  • A strong academic background and the ability to simplify complex ideas without sounding like a textbook.
  • Passion, humour, and a good grasp of what engages teenagers.
  • Experience teaching KS4/KS5—or the energy and training to jump right in.
  • A valid DBS (or willingness to get one through us).

About the School:
Located in Manchester and rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2022, this school is big on ambition, inclusion, and empowering students to make sense of the world.
Economics is a high-priority subject within a team that thrives on collaboration, curiosity, and caffeine.

Why Choose Smile Education?
  • Flexible opportunities that work for you.
  • Competitive pay (because economic incentives matter).
  • Dedicated consultants who actually listen.
  • CPD and progression opportunities galore.
  • A team that treats you like a human—not a payroll number.

Ready to Shape the Future of Economics Education?
Apply today and send your CV or questions to: sarah@smile-education.co.uk


Please Note: You must have the Right to Work in the UK—we can’t offer sponsorship. Smile Education is committed to safeguarding. All candidates will undergo checks including DBS, Barred List, and qualification verification.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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