Biology Teacher required for September 2026

Runnymede College, a private non-denominational British school situated in Madrid, offers a British-style education for boys and girls of diverse nationalities, beginning at age two and continuing until eighteen. The curriculum follows the British National Curriculum.

Founded as a private educational institution in September 1967, the primary section opened in 1987, and since 1990, the entire school has been located in La Moraleja, in the northern part of Madrid. The school is divided into three sections: Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8), and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).

Runnymede College is recognized for its exceptional academic performance. In June 2025, 57% of our students achieved A-A* grades at A level, surpassing the 48% A*-A grades attained by independent schools across England this year. Additionally, 67% of our students earned A*-A grades at IGCSE, compared to 48% A*-A grades at GCSE in the English independent school sector.

Among the graduating class of 2025, an impressive 83% of students heading to the UK are expected to enroll in Top 10 universities according to the Sunday Times Good University Guide rankings. This year’s graduates will be attending renowned institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, and LSE. In the United States, students have begun their higher education at prestigious colleges including Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, and Brown.

Some of our students will continue their studies in Spain at leading institutions such as ICADE, IE, and ICAI, while others will seek higher education at top universities throughout Europe, especially in France and Ireland.

We are excited to invite you to join a vibrant and rewarding educational environment, both inside and outside the classroom. Candidates should be prepared to actively participate in the school's co-curricular activities.

We are currently looking for an outstanding Biology teacher to become part of our Senior School team starting in September 2026. The successful candidate will teach Cambridge IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award), separate IGCSE Biology, and A Level Biology.

The ideal applicant will have a genuine passion for Science and Biology, and a dedication to enhancing student success across all levels. They should engage and inspire students using innovative teaching strategies and personalized instruction.

The successful candidate will possess:

• a good honours degree from a British University
• a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification in Science with a specialization in Biology
• strong collaboration skills and a willingness to work together on planning and resource development
• the ability to modify learning approaches to accommodate individual student needs
• high expectations for student effort and behavior, underpinned by effective classroom management abilities
• organizational skills and the capacity to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• a proactive mindset, contributing positively to the department’s accomplishments
• native-level proficiency in English

Additional desirable but not mandatory qualifications include:

• Previous experience in an independent or international school environment
• Recent teaching experience in a UK school

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.

The application deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom on a rolling basis. The final round of interviews will take place in person at Runnymede College in Madrid. The school retains the right to appoint a candidate before the application deadline if a suitable individual is found. If you do not receive a response within a reasonable timeframe, please assume your application has not been successful.