Primary school Spanish teacher - Profesor/a de Español en Primaria

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.

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed full-time Primary school Spanish teacher (Profesor/a de Español en Primaria).

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.

Join a rewarding and exciting learning environment, both within and beyond the classroom. We are looking for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced professional, who is committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels. Any candidate should be willing to play an active role in the co-curricular life of the school.

The successful applicant will have: 

• Grado en Magisterio en Educación Primaria from a Spanish University.
• Spanish nationality. 
• Very good level of English (C1 or equivalent). 
• Recent experience as a Lengua/Spanish teacher in either the Spanish or British system or both.
• The ability to use a range of learning strategies to cater for the needs of every student.
• High expectations of pupils’ effort and behaviour.
• Strong team player skills willing to collaborate with other colleagues and to share planning and resources.
• Be motivated and show initiative to contribute to the success of the department and the wider life of the school.

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 25th October 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.