Head of Computer Science
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.
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.
Runnymede College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Head of Computer Science for September 2025, who can teach a curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4 students. The Head of Department will have responsibility for Computer Science and developing curriculum provision throughout the College, working closely with the Head of Computing in Prep School.
Students are issued with iPads in Years 8 to 11, and the devices are an integral part of our teaching. The school has also acquired laptops specifically for Computer Science lessons at Key Stage 4. A knowledge of the Apple iWork suite of programs, Google Classroom, Apple School Manager, and of VLEs in general is also important.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable in the core areas of the subject. They will be a keen problem solver who is able to confidently code using procedural and object-orientated approaches, and who can enthuse and develop students in these areas. They will plan and deliver lessons, develop teaching materials, ensure that the hardware is cared for and promote and support activities in the field of digital teaching and learning. They will research, advise and support school staff and students in the use of educational digital tools and be prepared to run training sessions on digital learning.
Responsibilities will include:
- Teach Key Stages 3 & 4 Computer Science curriculum.
- Prepare pupils for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Computer Science course.
- Teach the course, grade and assess projects, record achievement, track and communicate student progress throughout the course.
- Attend parent meetings.
- Assist students and teachers in the use of educational digital tools.
- Maintain and manage programs, online teaching resources and hardware – in conjunction with the IT Support Department.
- Keep up to date with curriculum development and to take part in relevant CPD for this purpose, disseminating to other staff where appropriate.
- Advise all parts of the school in the use of digital technology, making sure they are used effectively to meet the needs of all students and of the College.
- Line manage those staff within the Computer Science department, identifying opportunities for training and development when appropriate.
The successful applicant will:
- have a qualification in computer science, computer engineering, or related discipline.
- have a teaching qualification.
- have prior experience of teaching Computer Science at GCSE.
- be a native level English speaker and will preferably have previous experience in a similar role.
- previous experience of an international school is preferable but not essential
Please complete the TES online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.
Final date for applications- Wednesday 30th April 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.