Teacher of Economics for September 2026
About This Role
Runnymede College, an independent non-denominational British school in Madrid, offers a British educational experience to boys and girls of various nationalities, serving students from ages two through eighteen. The curriculum is aligned with the British National Curriculum.
Founded as a private institution in September 1967, the primary division was established in 1987, and since 1990, the entire school has been situated in La Moraleja in northern Madrid. The school is divided into three main sections: Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8), and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).
Runnymede College is proud of its high academic standards. In June 2025, 57% of our students achieved A-A* grades at A level, exceeding the 48% of A*-A grades reported by independent schools in England this year. Furthermore, 67% of our students reached A*-A grades at IGCSE, which is impressive compared to the 48% of A*-A grades in GCSEs within the English independent school sector.
In the graduating cohort of 2025, 83% of students heading to the UK will enroll in Top 10 universities, according to the Sunday Times Good University Guide. This includes prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, and LSE. Students in the US have also begun their academic journeys at notable universities like Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, and Brown, among others.
Some students will remain in Spain, enrolling in top institutions such as ICADE, IE, and ICAI, while others will further their studies at esteemed universities across Europe, including those in France and Ireland.
We invite you to be part of a vibrant educational community that goes beyond traditional classroom learning. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic about participating in the school’s co-curricular activities.
Position Overview
We are in search of an outstanding Teacher of Economics to join our Senior School commencing in September 2026.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold an undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Studies, Maths, or a related discipline from a recognized university and exhibit a strong enthusiasm for the subject through daily interactions with students.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal applicant will be a passionate and positive educator with exceptional interpersonal skills.
This position may include involvement in pastoral and co-curricular initiatives, such as the Economics Society or Model United Nations.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and varied lessons to Year 12 and 13 A Level Economics and Business students. They will motivate pupils and ensure that lessons are customized to meet the diverse learning requirements of all students, many of whom are aspiring to pursue Economics-related undergraduate degrees at leading universities in the UK, USA, and Europe. Additionally, the successful candidate may assist with university applications and provide support for preparations, including suggested readings.
The department adheres to the Edexcel (Pearson) A-Level specification, with assessments conducted at the end of the two-year A-level course. The department consistently achieves outstanding results in public exams and supports a significant number of Economics/Business university candidates annually. The new teacher will be expected to teach A* caliber students and engage in extension activities, including the Year 12 Extended Essay Competition.
Requirements
- A good honours degree from a UK university
- A PGCE or equivalent qualified teacher status for secondary education
- Recent experience teaching A Level Economics
- Preferably, recent experience teaching A Level Business
- The ability to tailor learning strategies to address individual student needs
- High expectations regarding student effort and behavior, supported by effective classroom management skills
- Strong organizational abilities and the capacity to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Native-level proficiency in English
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