Teacher of English for January 2027
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.
Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2026, 85% of our students achieved A*-B at A level, making Runnymede one of the highest-achieving schools in Spain. In addition, 72% of our pupils gained 7-9 (A/A*) grades at IGCSE. Once again, this figure is far above the 48% of 7-9 grades at GCSE obtained in the English independent (private) school sector.
In the graduating class of 2026, just over half of our pupils will be attending UK universities, 89% of them to Russell Group institutions. The most popular destination this year was St Andrews (12) followed by UCL, LSE, Oxford, Edinburgh and Warwick. Most of our remaining students have chosen the US. Five are starting at Ivy League universities, with others at Stanford, Boston College and Tufts. A similar number will be staying in Spain, at elite institutions including ICADE, IE and ICAI.
The school is looking to recruit an outstanding English teacher to join our Senior School from 7th January to 31st August 2027. This is a fixed term position with the possibility of a permanent contract for the right candidate.
The school prepares pupils for Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel A Level English Literature and IELTS examinations.
The Cambridge IGCSE 2026-2027 texts include: When We Were Birds; Blues for an Alabama Sky; A Taste of Honey; Songs of Ourselves Poetry.
The Edexcel A Level English Literature texts for 2026-2027 are: Frankenstein; The Handmaid’s Tale; Never Let Me Go.
The successful candidate will be committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels. They will be able to engage and motivate pupils using effective methods of teaching and differentiation.
The successful applicant will have:
- a good honours degree from a British University
- a PGCE or other equivalent qualified teacher status
- previous experience teaching IGCSE and A Level
- 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
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
- Previous experience of an international / independent school
What Runnymede College offers:
- an attractive salary package
- a settling-in allowance for candidates relocating
- free tuition for staff children , in accordance with Spanish law
- private health plan
- pension plan
- a staff bus service to and from the city centre
- electrical vehicle charging facilities
- lunch provided by the school
- staff induction and onboarding programme
- continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and development of young learners at Runnymede College, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Please apply by completing the TES application form and upload your CV and cover letter, including referee contact details. If you have any questions, please contact hr@runnymede-college.com
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 ACRO Criminal Records Office.