Leader of Economics

Randstad UK; Portishead; Sur place; GBP 52 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Randstad UK is seeking an outstanding Leader of Economics to join a top Bristol school, inspiring students and guiding the department toward ambitious goals.

The role is permanent, full-time, and paid on the MPS/UPS scale. You will provide strategic leadership for the Economics department, deliver high-quality lessons, and track progress to ensure every learner reaches their potential.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent and will teach Economics at KS5 with success.
• Commitment to high teaching standards and innovative pedagogy.
• Strong commitment to inclusivity, ambition, and progress for every student.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster a safe, respectful environment.
• DBS Update Service registration desirable.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic direction for the Economics department, ensuring an ambitious and rigorous curriculum at Key Stage 5.
• Deliver high-quality lessons that challenge students and maintain our exceptional standards of academic assessment.
• Drive student progress tracking to ensure every learner reaches their potential.
• Mentor and collaborate with colleagues to raise departmental standards.
• Embed core values of diversity, respect, and social responsibility within the department.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Inclusivity

Creativity in pedagogy

Student welfare focus

Formation

QTS / Equivalent

Description du poste

Are you a passionate and visionary educator ready to inspire the next generation of economists? We are seeking an outstanding

Leader of Economics to join our high-achieving, diverse, and cohesive school community in the heart of Bristol. If you are driven by academic excellence and committed to ensuring every student reaches their full potential, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

About the position

Location: Bristol

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Paid to MPS/UPS scale

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Leadership: Provide strategic direction for the Economics department, ensuring an ambitious and rigorous curriculum at Key Stage 5.

Teaching & Learning: Deliver high-quality lessons that challenge students and maintain our exceptional standards of academic assessment.

Student Outcomes: Drive success by tracking student progress effectively to ensure every learner fulfils their potential.

Staff Mentorship: Inspire and collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and continuously raise departmental standards.

Ethos & Culture: Embed our core values of diversity, respect, and social responsibility into the heart of the department.

Qualifications & About You

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven, successful experience teaching Economics to

KS5.

• Commitment to high standards of classroom practice and innovative pedagogy.
• Strong belief in inclusivity, ambition, and progress for every single student.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a happy, safe, and respectful environment.

DBS: Registration with the DBS Update Service is desirable.

What we offer

• A competitive salary paid to MPS/UPS scal.
• The opportunity to work with a highly motivated, curious, and respectful student body.
• A warm, professional community that priorities staff well-being and ongoing development.
• The chance to make a tangible, positive impact on young people's lives in a top-performing school.

Company Description

Located in Bristol, our school is a hub of academic, creative, and sporting excellence. We are proud of our diverse community and our reputation for high standards. We believe that children only have one childhood, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where every student feels safe, valued, and empowered to succeed.