Teacher of English
Runnymede College
Madrid
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive for Spain, depends on qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- TBC
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2020
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 2020 79% of our students achieved A-A* at A Level, which meant three of our pupils gained places at Oxford and a further 25 at UCL, LSE, Imperial College and Edinburgh. Two students also turned down places at Oxford and Cambridge to study at Yale and Stanford respectively. 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 English teacher to join their expanding Senior School department.
Join a rewarding and exciting learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom. Runnymede College’s thriving English department is looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced graduate to teach English throughout the school, including A-level. We are seeking to appoint a creative English specialist who is committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to engage and motivate pupils using effective methods of teaching and will embrace the use of interactive teaching methods and ICT. The English and Drama department is integral to the successful co-curricular life of the school, and any candidate should be willing to play an active role.
We follow the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE in English Literature and First Language English and the linear two year Pearson/Edexcel A Level English Literature course in the Sixth Form.
The successful applicant will have:
- a good honours degree from a British University
- a PGCE
- recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK
- excellent subject knowledge and experience of teaching English Literature A-level (preferably Edexcel, but any board would be fine)
- experience of teaching KS3 and IGCSE/GCSE English Literature and Language
- 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
- be a native level English speaker
- possess valid references, and have an up to date CRB/DBS check
- have a good working knowledge of ICT systems and the application of ICT in the classroom
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
- Previous experience of an international school
- experience of teaching KS3 and/or IGCSE/GCSE Drama
Please complete the TES online application form and attach a copy of your CV and cover letter.
Final date for applications- 23rd October 2020
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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