Teacher of Economics
The school is looking to recruit an outstanding teacher of Economics to join our Senior School.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Studies, Maths or a related subject from a good university and should exhibit ongoing interest in the subject with students on a day-to-day basis.
The successful candidate will be a positive and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills.
This role may include opportunities to be involved in the pastoral and co-curricular aspects of the school, such as Economics Society or Model United Nations.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering engaging and varied lessons to Year 12 and 13 A Level Economics and Business students. They will enthuse pupils and ensure that lessons cater to the learning needs of all students, many of whom apply to Economics-related undergraduate courses at top universities in the UK, USA and Europe. On a related note, the successful applicant may be required to provide support to students with university applications and will provide guidance on university preparation, such as wider reading.
The Department follows the Edexcel (Pearson) A-Level specification, with all assessment under this linear specification taking place at the end of the two-year A-level course. The department achieves impressive results in public examinations and supports a good number of Economics/Business university applicants each year. The successful applicant would be expected to teach A* calibre pupils and to participate fully in extension programmes, such as the Year 12 Extended Essay Competition.
The successful applicant will have:
- a good honours degree from a British University
- a PGCE or other qualified teacher status for secondary
- recent experience teaching A Level Economics
- recent experience teaching A Level Business – preferred
- 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 a native level english speaker
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
- previous experience of an international school
- recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK
Please complete the online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.
Final date for applications – 31st August 2026
If you have any questions, please email 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 the ACRO Criminal Records Office.