Teacher of History

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, 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.

Join a rewarding and exciting learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom. Any candidate should be willing to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.

The school is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of History to join our school from September 2025. There may be the possibility of the Head of Department (HoD) role for the right candidate.

Runnymede College has a very successful and welcoming History department which is looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced graduate to teach the subject.

We are seeking to appoint a History specialist who is committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels. The successful candidate will have strong subject knowledge and good classroom skills with a desire to engage and motivate pupils using effective methods of teaching, embracing the use of interactive teaching methods and ICT. 

Departmental results are excellent with a range of between 75 and 83% of students gaining A*-A at IGCSE and large numbers achieving A*-A at A level. Pupils have gained awards for the highest marks in the world at A level in two of the last three years.

At Key Stage 3 pupils study units on History skills, the Middle Ages, the Making of the UK, the French Revolution, African civilisations and Slavery, the Industrial Revolution and the First World War. All our pupils then go on to study for the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE in History following the 20th century option with depth studies on either the USA or Germany. A level History is a popular option at the school and we follow the Pearson/Edexcel A Level History course with units on Russia 1917-1991, Mao’s China, Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 and coursework on the Origins of the Cold War. We will endeavour to tailor the timetable to the specific skills and expertise of the successful candidate.

Form Tutor opportunities are available for suitably experienced and motivated candidates. Those interested in being considered for these exciting pastoral leadership opportunities should include this in their letters of application.

The successful applicant will have:

• a good honours degree from a British University 
• a PGCE or other qualified teacher status for secondary History teaching 
• recent experience as a History teacher in a school in the UK 
• excellent subject knowledge
• 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 
• have a good working knowledge of ICT systems and the application of ICT in the classroom (Google Classroom & Zoom) and be prepared to use iPads as a learning tool

Other preferable but not essential criteria:

• Previous experience of an international school 

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

Final date for applications- Friday 31st January 2025

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.