Salary: Competitive for Spain - depends on qualifications and experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: February, April or September 2025
Apply by: 20 December 2024
Job OverviewRunnymede 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.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Pre-Prep from February 2025 to lead this section of the school after the retirement of the current Headmistress.
The successful candidate will manage a team of teachers and assistants across Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.
The purpose of the role is to provide a safe, secure and well-organised environment that enables children to thrive as independent learners and engaged, considerate members of the school community.
Main Responsibilities and DutiesLeadership and StrategyTeaching and LearningMonitoring and reporting behaviourMarketingStaff and ResourcesThe successful applicant will have:
a good honours degree from a British Universitya PGCE or equivalent qualified teacher statusexcellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculumexperience leading in either or both of the English National Curriculum / the EYFS Frameworkexperience of leading and managing teamsability to establish good working relationships and effective teamworkclear understanding of the curriculum and its assessmentability to use assessment and baseline testing data to inform planning and set targetsability to employ a range of effective teaching, learning styles and assessment methodsinspirational, committed teacher dedicated to ensuring each pupil achieves their best outcomesdemonstrably good communication skills both oral and writtenstrong ICT skills and confidence in the use of ICTOther preferable but not essential criteria:
Experience leading in a UK based Private School or British International Overseas SchoolPlease complete the TES online application form and attach your CV and covering letter.
Final date for applications - Friday 20th December 2024.
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.
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.
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