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 overview
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.
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. For the right candidate, there is the possibility of an April or September 2025 start date.
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. The Head of Pre-Prep will be responsible for leading the pastoral provision for Pre-Prep School pupils, including safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of pupils. You will work closely with your dedicated leadership team to tailor a consistent approach to pastoral care for all pupils in the Pre-Prep School.
The successful candidate will report to Ms Powell, Assistant Headmistress.
The main responsibilities and duties:
Leadership and Strategy Teaching and Learning Monitoring and reporting behaviour Marketing Staff and Resources
The successful applicant will have:
a good honours degree from a British University a PGCE or equivalent qualified teacher status excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum experience leading in either or both of the English National Curriculum / the EYFS Framework experience of leading and managing teams ability to establish good working relationships and effective teamwork clear understanding of the curriculum and its assessment ability to use assessment and baseline testing data to inform planning and set targets ability to employ a range of effective teaching, learning styles and assessment methods Inspirational, committed teacher dedicated to ensuring each pupil achieves their best outcomes demonstrably good communication skills both oral and written strong ICT skills and confidence in the use of ICT native level English speaker
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
Experience leading in a UK based Private School or British International Overseas School
Please 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. 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.
About Runnymede College Runnymede College
Calle Salvia 30, La Moraleja
Madrid
28109
Spain
+34 16 508 302
Runnymede College
is a private school that provides a British education for English-speaking students of all nationalities who are resident in Madrid.
The aims of the School are: To provide an all-round, academic, liberal humanist education to all students regardless of their sex, race, religion or nationality. There is no religious instruction. To help each child to maximise his or her potential, whether intellectual, artistic or physical, by expecting high standards and using methods appropriate to achieve this. Health education is an integral part of the curriculum but also part of the way of life of the School. Smoking is forbidden. To encourage positive social attitudes: respect and consideration for others, of all ages, whether younger children,classmates or teachers, visitors, ancillary staff, secretaries or dining-room staff, grounds men, etc. Good manners and personal cleanliness and appearance are considered very important. To encourage an international outlook, awareness of and respect for the different cultures represented among the students. Special importance is given to helping students derive the maximum advantage from living in Spain. All students receive classes in Spanish language and where suitable literature, history and geography up to Year 11. This will be broadened to include Years 12 and 13 over the next three years. Spaniards and those who are bilingual follow courses of language and culture prescribed by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science.
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