12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    9 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    25 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS + TLR 2B

Additional allowances

MPS/UPS + TLR 2B

Subject leader of economics job summary

The Economics department is a growing, highly motivated department at Highlands Secondary School, where we are deeply committed to delivering best-practice pedagogy across both GCSE and A-Level. As one of our most popular subjects, Economics at Highlands is defined by a culture of academic curiosity and consistently outstanding results. Our department consistently achieves ALPS 2 at A-level and this year we are taking a group of our A-level students to Berlin on an international Economics trip.

Our students are driven and high-achieving, with a significant number choosing to pursue the subject at top Russell Group universities. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, motivate and drive forward a vibrant, successful team that balances rigorous academic standards with a passion for shaping the next generation of economists.

Highlands is an Outstanding school (OFSTED 2011, 2014 and 2024) at which students consistently outperform national expectations in terms of both attainment and progress. Outstanding outcomes provide our students with the opportunity to continue their studies at prestigious institutions; students at Highlands regularly receive offers from medical schools, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Colleagues joining Highlands are joining one of the most popular and successful schools in north London.

The work we do at Highlands is underpinned by our values: determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE).

Your application should be completed after reading the job description and person specification. Please use the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you believe you would be a strong candidate.

We are committed to attracting top talent to our school and welcome applications from all members of the community.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding students is central to everything we do at Highlands School. We are committed to ensuring that students are safe, cared for and taught how to keep themselves and others safe. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that students receive effective support and protection.

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About Highlands School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1650 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Highlands is an ‘Outstanding’ school (OFSTED 2011, 2014 and 2024) at which students consistently outperform national expectations in terms of both attainment and progress. Outstanding outcomes provide our students with the opportunity to continue their studies at prestigious institutions; students at Highlands regularly receive offers from medical schools, Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. Colleagues joining Highlands are joining one of the most popular and successful schools in north London.
The work we do at Highlands is underpinned by our values: determination, aspiration, respect and equality (DARE).

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