Teacher of English for Senior School Basic

About the school

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 is 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 2025, 57% of students achieved A-A* at A level. In addition, 67% of pupils gained A*-A grades at IGCSE. In the graduating class of 2025, 83% of pupils going to the UK attended Top 10 universities. Top-ranking UK universities welcoming this year’s graduates include Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL and LSE. Students in the US have started their higher education at Harvard, Columbia, UPenn and Brown. A number of students remain in Spain at institutions including ICADE, IE and ICAI, while others continue their education in world-leading institutions in France and Ireland.

The role

The school is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of English to join the Senior School. The successful candidate will be passionate about English and committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels. They will engage and motivate pupils using effective methods of teaching and differentiation. The successful candidate must have the ability to teach IGCSE and A Level English Literature and IELTS to Year 12 pupils.

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.

Requirements

• A good honours degree from a British University
• A PGCE or equivalent qualified teacher status for English teaching
• Previous experience teaching IGCSE and A Level English Literature
• Previous experience teaching IELTS
• Excellent teamwork skills and willingness 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, facilitated with proven classroom management skills
• Organised and able to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Motivated and able to use initiative to contribute to the success of the department
• Native level English speaker
• Good working knowledge of ICT systems and the application of ICT in the classroom

Previous experience of an international school and recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK are preferable but not essential.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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.

Runnymede College is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the ACRO Criminal Records Office.