Teacher of Economics - Greenhead College

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in Huddersfield is seeking a Teacher of Economics to join their dedicated team. The role offers an opportunity to teach A Level courses in a supportive environment, with a commitment to staff development and student success. The college has a strong reputation for excellence, recently graded 'Outstanding' by OFSTED. Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the role's criteria and are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must meet the person specification.
• Demonstrate criteria in application.

Responsibilities

• Teach Economics and Business courses.
• Provide pastoral care and guidance.

Skills

Economics

Business

Job description

Teacher of Economics - Greenhead College

Organisation: Schools

Directorate: Secondary Schools

Service Area: Greenhead College

Hours: 0.8928

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type: Permanent

Grade: Points 1 to 9 of the sixth form colleges teacher pay scale, currently £32,178.00 to £49,725 per annum FTE (£28,730.00 to £44,397.00) per annum pro rata for the part-time contract.

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Greenhead College.

On behalf of Greenhead College, thank you for your interest in the post of Teacher of Economics/Business. We are pleased that you are considering Greenhead College as the next stage in your career. We hope, subject to matching our criteria, you will apply.

Greenhead College is located on an attractive campus close to Huddersfield town centre, adjacent to Greenhead Park. It is easily accessible via the M62, train, and bus stations. The College has approximately 2750 students studying mainly A Level courses across 35 subjects, with ambitions to grow to at least 2800 students by 2025-26.

The academic structure includes Heads of Curriculum who are subject specialists, and a unique tutorial system with fully qualified teachers providing pastoral care, careers guidance, and mental health support. Students participate in extracurricular activities and a 'Step Into Your Future' scheme with projects and work placements.

In March 2025, OFSTED graded the College as ‘Outstanding’. In July 2024, it received the Further Education Mental Health Gold Award. In April 2025, it was awarded ENA Further Education College of the Year.

The College fosters a warm, inclusive atmosphere, encouraging staff development and collaboration. Our leadership team and Board are highly experienced and work together to achieve strategic goals.

Details of the role and person specification are available in the job description. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria in their application.

Applications should include:

• Greenhead College or TES application form;
• A supporting letter addressing the criteria in the job description and person specification;
• Equality and Diversity form.

Send applications to Jen Rothery, HR and Recruitment Manager, at [e-mail].

If not shortlisted, we thank you for your application. Due to high volume, individual responses are not possible.

Greenhead College is committed to safeguarding and will conduct safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. The successful candidate must meet the person specification and disclose any relevant criminal convictions. Further information is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to diversity and inclusion.