Job OverviewRunnymede College is a private non-denominational British school in Madrid offering a British education to boys and girls of all nationalities from the age of two to eighteen.
The education offered follows the British National Curriculum.Founded as a private school in September ****, the primary school was inaugurated in ****, and since ****, the whole School has been located in La Moraleja, in the north of Madrid.
The School has been restructured and divided into Pre-Prep, Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).
Academic levels are high at Runnymede College.
In June ****, 64% of our students achieved A-A* at A level, with 98% of grades being A*-C.
This is particularly impressive when compared with the 49% of A*-A grades achieved at independent (private) schools in England this year.
In addition, 70% of our pupils gained A*-A grades at IGCSE.
Once again, this is a truly excellent achievement when compared with the 60% of A*- A grades at GCSE obtained in the English independent (private) school sector.In the graduating class of ****, Top-ranking UK universities welcoming this year's graduates include St Andrews, Imperial, UCL, LSE, Edinburgh and Bath.
Students in the US have already started their higher education at Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, NYU, UPenn and Cornell, amongst other excellent colleges.A number of our students will be staying in Spain, at top-notch places including ICADE, IE and Navarra; others will continue their education elsewhere in Europe in world-leading institutions in France, Italy and the Netherlands.
3 of our students will be taking a gap year to continue their sporting achievements in golf, football and rowing.Join a rewarding and exciting learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom.
Any candidate should be willing to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.The school has a growing Mathematics department and is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of Mathematics to increase the number of teaching groups in our Senior School for a start from September **** or January ****.We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced individual with the ability to teach up to IGCSE Mathematics.
A level teaching will be available for the right candidate.
Subject knowledge must be very secure.
The successful candidate will be passionate about Mathematics and be committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels.
They will be able to engage and motivate pupils using effective methods of teaching and differentiation.The Successful Applicant Will HaveA good honours degree from a British UniversityA PGCE or other qualified teacher status for secondary Mathematics teachingRecent experience teaching Maths IGCSEExcellent teamwork skills and be willing to collaborate on planning and resourcingThe ability to modify learning strategies to target the needs of individual studentsHigh expectations of pupils' effort and behaviour, and facilitate this with proven classroom management skillsBe organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlinesBe motivated and use initiative to contribute to success of the departmentBe a native level english speakerHave a good working knowledge of ICT systems and the application of ICT in the classroomOther Preferable But Not Essential CriteriaPrevious experience of an international schoolRecent experience as a teacher in a school in the UKRecent experience teaching A Level MathematicsKnowledge or experience of the Additional Mathematics IGCSE coursePlease complete the TES online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.Final date for applications is December 31st ****Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and first round interviews will take place via Zoom on a rolling basis.
The final round interview will be held face-to-face at Runnymede College in Madrid.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.We are an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience and attributes required for the role.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.Runnymede is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including check with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office.