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Teacher of English
Runnymede 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 and we are looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of English to join our Senior School from September 2026.
The successful candidate will be passionate about English 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.
Skills & Qualifications
1. A good honours degree from a British University
2. A PGCE or equivalent qualified teacher status for English teaching
3. Excellent teamwork skills and be willing to collaborate on planning and resourcing
4. The ability to modify learning strategies to target the needs of individual students
5. High expectations of pupils’ effort and behaviour, and facilitate this with proven classroom management skills
6. Be organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlines
7. Be motivated and use initiative to contribute to success of the department
8. Be a native level English speaker
9. Have a good working knowledge of ICT systems and the application of ICT in the classroom
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
10. Previous experience of an international school
11. Recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK
Benefits include:
12. Free staff bus between Madrid and school in the morning and afternoon
13. School lunch
14. Residential trip allowance
15. CPD funding available on request (subject to budget approval)
16. Runnymede College Pension Plan
17. Tuition for staff children (if applicable)
18. Electric Vehicle Charging
If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and development of young learners at Runnymede College, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. When applying please also include your CV and cover letter, including referee contact details.
For further information regarding the school, our recruitment criteria and interview process, please refer to the attached document.
Safeguarding Statement
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 ACRO Criminal Records Office.