Teacher of Geography for September 2022
Runnymede College
Madrid
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary competitive for Spain + €1,500 settling-in allowance if relocating from abroad + Runnymede Pension Plan
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 31 March 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.
Runnymede College are looking for a well qualified and enthusiastic Geography teacher to join our supportive department from September 2022.
Runnymede College is a vibrant school and the successful candidate will benefit from working in a new and well-resourced building. The students are highly motivated and enthusiastic, achieving top grades and going to top universities.
We are looking for a candidate who:
- has excellent subject knowledge
- delivers engaging and well-planned lessons
- is willing to help develop departmental resources
- has strong IT skills and can confidently use GIS in lessons
- is keen to be involved in field work
- has excellent classroom management
The successful applicant will have:
- a good honours degree from a British University
- a PGCE or equivalent
- recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK
- previous experience of an international school (desirable)
- must be a native level English speaker - no knowledge of Spanish is required
Please complete the TES online application form and attach a copy of your CV.
Final date for applications- Thursday 31st March 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 ACRO Criminal Records Office.
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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