Head of Economics
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 and we are looking to recruit an outstanding Head of Economics to join our Senior School from September 2026.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Economics, Business Studies, Maths or a related subject from a good university and should exhibit ongoing interest in the subject with students on a day-to-day basis.
The successful candidate will be a positive and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills.
This role may include opportunities to be involved in the pastoral and co-curricular aspects of the school, such as Economics Society or Model United Nations.
The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering engaging and varied lessons to Year 12 and 13 A Level Economics and Business students. They will enthuse pupils and ensure that lessons cater to the learning needs of all students, many of whom apply to Economics-related undergraduate courses at top universities in the UK, USA and Europe. On a related note, the successful applicant may be required to provide support to students with university applications and will provide guidance on university preparation, such as wider reading.
The Department follows the Edexcel (Pearson) A-Level specification, with all assessment under this linear specification taking place at the end of the two-year A-level course. The department achieves impressive results in public examinations and supports a good number of Economics/Business university applicants each year. The successful applicant would be expected to teach A* calibre pupils and to participate fully in extension programmes, such as the Year 12 Extended Essay Competition.
Skills & Qualifications
- A good honours degree from a British University
- A PGCE or other qualified teacher status for secondary
- Recent experience teaching A Level Economics
- Recent experience teaching A Level Business - preferred
- Previous experience as Head of Department
- The ability to modify learning strategies to target the needs of individual students
- 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 a native level English speaker
Other preferable but not essential criteria:
- Previous experience of an international school
- Recent experience as a teacher in a school in the UK
Benefits include:
- Free staff bus between Madrid and school in the morning and afternoon
- School lunch
- Residential trip allowance
- CPD funding available on request (subject to budget approval)
- Runnymede College Pension Plan
- Tuition for staff children (if applicable)
- Electric Vehicle Charging
If you meet the above criteria and are enthusiastic about contributing to the growth and development of young learners at Runnymede College, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position. When applying please also include your CV and cover letter, including referee contact details.
For further information regarding the school, our recruitment criteria and interview process, please refer to the attached document.
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 ACRO Criminal Records Office.