Pre Prep School Teacher - Key Stage 1 specialist

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 located in La Moraleja, in the north of Madrid. The School has been restructured and divided into Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).

Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2024, 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 2024, 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.

We are an excellent and well established school based in Madrid looking to recruit an outstanding Key Stage 1 teacher for the Pre Prep School from September 2025.

Join a rewarding and exciting learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom. We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced Key Stage 1 professional for the Pre Prep School.

You should be enthusiastic and have high expectations of all pupils. You would be joining a committed team of teachers with high standards who want to continue to develop the quality of learning and teaching. Our children are bilingual, positive and eager to learn. Any candidate should be willing to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.

The successful applicant will have: 

• outstanding GCSE & A level results 
• a good honours degree from a British University (2:1 or better)
• a PGCE or other qualified teacher status
• recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK 
• a commitment to Safeguarding  
• excellent subject knowledge and experience of teaching Key Stage 1
• excellent leadership and 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 
• to be confident in using technology effectively in teaching and learning 
• be committed to providing stimulating and well-structured learning across all areas of the curriculum
• be motivated and use initiative to contribute to success of the department and school 
• excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively and seamlessly individually and as part of a team
• be organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlines 
• be a native level English speaker 
• be highly motivated   
• have a passion for education   
• be an excellent classroom practitioner   

Other preferable but not essential criteria: 

• Previous experience in an independent or international school

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

Final date for applications- Friday 20th December 2024

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. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of submitting your application, please assume you were unsuccessful this time.

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.