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Teacher of Science for KS3 and IGCSE

Teacher of Science for KS3 and IGCSE

Runnymede College

Madrid, Spain

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Salary:
Competitive for Spain. To be negotiated at interview, depends on qualifications and experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
29/08/22
Apply by:
22 July 2022

Job overview

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.

Founded as a private school in September 1967, the primary school was inaugurated in 1987, and since 1990, the whole School has been situated in La Moraleja, a residential estate 13 km to the north of Madrid.

Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2021, 74% of our students achieved A-A* at A level, which meant two of our pupils gained places at Oxford, two at St Andrews, three at LSE, four at Imperial College, five at Bath and nine at UCL. Four of this year’s graduates are going on to study at the United States: one at Columbia, one at Pennsylvania and two at Boston University. Most of our graduates choose to study in the UK, Spain or the US, although other destinations such as France, Switzerland and the Netherlands are also considered.

The school is looking to recruit an outstanding Science teacher for KS3 and IGCSE  for September 2022. An ability to contribute to IGCSE teaching in more than one science specialism would be a distinct advantage.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced individual who enjoys practical Science, and will successfully incorporate investigative learning in their teaching. The successful candidate will be passionate about Science 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 have:        

  • a good honours degree from a British University        
  • a PGCE or  other qualified teacher status for secondary Science teaching     
  • recent experience teaching KS3 Science and Biology, Chemistry or Physics up to IGCSE         
  • ability to teach two Science subject specialisms  at IGCSE is desirable.      
  • excellent teamwork skills and be willing to collaborate on planning and resourcing        
  • the ability to modify learning strategies to target the needs of individual students        
  • high expectations of pupils’ effort and behaviour, and facilitate this with proven classroom management skills        
  • be organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlines        
  • be motivated and use initiative to contribute to success of the department        
  • previous experience of an international school is preferable but not essential        
  • a native level English speaker, but no knowledge of Spanish is required        
  • working knowledge of common software

Please complete the TES online application form and attach your CV.

Final date for applications- 22nd July 2022

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 Disclosure and Baring service.

About Runnymede College

Runnymede College is a private school that provides a British education for English-speaking students of all nationalities who are resident in Madrid.

The aims of the School are:

  • To provide an all-round, academic, liberal humanist education to all students regardless of their sex, race, religion or nationality. There is no religious instruction.
  • To help each child to maximise his or her potential, whether intellectual, artistic or physical, by expecting high standards and using methods appropriate to achieve this. Health education is an integral part of the curriculum but also part of the way of life of the School. Smoking is forbidden.
  • To encourage positive social attitudes: respect and consideration for others, of all ages, whether younger children,classmates or teachers, visitors, ancillary staff, secretaries or dining-room staff, grounds men, etc. Good manners and personal cleanliness and appearance are considered very important.
  • To encourage an international outlook, awareness of and respect for the different cultures represented among the students.
  • Special importance is given to helping students derive the maximum advantage from living in Spain. All students receive classes in Spanish language and where suitable literature, history and geography up to Year 11. This will be broadened to include Years 12 and 13 over the next three years. Spaniards and those who are bilingual follow courses of language and culture prescribed by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.

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