SCIENCE TEACHER WITH ABILITY TO TEACH KS4 BIOLOGY

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 - Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13). The new structure has meant creating additional posts of responsibility and numerous opportunities for professional development and promotion have arisen.Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2023, 58% of our students achieved A-A* at A level, with 97% of grades being A*-C. This is particularly impressive when compared with the 47% of A*-A grades achieved at independent (private) schools in England this year. In addition, 60% of our pupils gained A*-A grades at IGCSE. Once again, this is a truly excellent achievement when compared with the 47% of A*- A grades at GCSE obtained in the English independent (private) school sector.In the graduating class of 2023, we have two students who will be studying in Oxford; another will begin her course in Natural Sciences at Cambridge. Other top-ranking UK universities welcoming this year’s graduates include St Andrews, Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh and Bath. The United States has attracted more pupils than ever, with pupils starting their higher education at 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 such as Sciences Po in France, ETH in Zurich, and several excellent universities in The Netherlands, including Eindhoven and Rotterdam.The school is looking to recruit an outstanding Senior School Science Teacher with the ability to teach Key Stage 4 Biology for September 2024. A Level Biology teaching available for the right candidate.We require a teacher who has experience and a history of excellent attainment. They should be enthusiastic and have high expectations of all pupils. They would be joining a committed team of teachers with high standards who want to continue to develop the quality of learning and teaching. Our children are bilingual, positive and eager to learn.Head of Year opportunities are available for suitably experienced and motivated candidates. Those interested in being considered for these exciting pastoral leadership opportunities should include this in their letters of application.The school supports its staff and provides opportunities for professional development.Successful candidates should:be able to teach KS3 Science, IGCSE Biology and A Level Biologyhave the ability to modify learning strategies to target the needs of individual students have 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 and school support the development of schemes of work and resources promote an interest in STEM subjects and careers education through the subject organise educational visits, visiting speakers and extra curricular activities that enrich pupils’ experience of the subject beyond the confines of a syllabus The successful applicant will have:outstanding GCSE & A level results a good Science honours degree from a British University (2:1 or better) - Biology specialista PGCE or other qualified teacher status for Secondary School Sciencerecent experience as a teacher at a school in the UK previous experience in an international school - desired not essential excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively and seamlessly individually and as part of a teamto be confident in using technology effectively in teaching and learning - experience with online learning platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom desirednative level English speaker but no knowledge of Spanish is requiredOther preferable but not essential criteria:Previous experience of an international schoolPlease attach a copy of your CV and cover letter, along with names, (including telephone numbers) and email addresses of two referees.Final date for applications - Friday 17th May 2024Only 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.