Mandarin Teacher

Runnymede College, Madrid; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Runnymede College in Madrid seeks a Mandarin Teacher for extracurricular lessons on Mondays from 16:00 to 17:00 for pupils in Years 3 to 13. The ideal candidate holds a degree and a Mandarin teaching certificate, with experience in international/British schools and exam preparation.

Applicants should have a strong command of English, be capable of differentiating instruction, and use ICT effectively in the classroom. Runnymede College is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding.

Formación

• a degree qualification.
• a qualified teaching certificate for Mandarin.
• previous teaching experience in an international/British school with Years 3–13.
• experience preparing pupils for language examinations.
• ability to differentiate learning to meet individual needs.
• high expectations of pupils' effort and behaviour with strong classroom management.
• organised and able to prioritise deadlines.
• very good level of English.
• good ICT knowledge and use in the classroom.

Responsabilidades

• Teach Mandarin in extracurricular lessons on Mondays 16:00–17:00 for pupils in Years 3–13.
• Engage and motivate pupils using effective teaching methods and differentiation.

Conocimientos

Mandarin teaching

English proficiency

Classroom management

ICT in the classroom

Differentiation

Time management

Organised

Educación

Bachelor degree

Descripción del empleo

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.

Founded as a private school in September 1967, the primary school was inaugurated in 1987, and since 1990, the whole School has been located in La Moraleja, in the north of Madrid. The School is divided into Pre-Prep (Pre Nursery to Year 3), Prep (Years 4 to 8) and Senior School (Years 9 to 13).

Academic levels are high at Runnymede College. In June 2026, 85% of our students achieved A*-B at A level, making Runnymede one of the highest-achieving schools in Spain. In addition, 72% of our pupils gained 7-9 (A/A*) grades at IGCSE. Once again, this figure is far above the 48% of 7-9 grades at GCSE obtained in the English independent (private) school sector.

In the graduating class of 2026, just over half of our pupils will be attending UK universities, 89% of them to Russell Group institutions. The most popular destination this year was St Andrews (12) followed by UCL, LSE, Oxford, Edinburgh and Warwick. Most of our remaining students have chosen the US. Five are starting at Ivy League universities, with others at Stanford, Boston College and Tufts. A similar number will be staying in Spain, at elite institutions including ICADE, IE and ICAI.

The school is looking to recruit a Mandarin Teacher for extracurricular lessons on Mondays from 16:00 - 17:00 for pupils in Year 3 - 13.

The successful candidate will be committed to achieving the very best for pupils at all levels. They will be able to engage and motivate pupils using effective methods of teaching and differentiation.

The successful applicant will have:

• a degree qualification
• a qualified teaching certificate for Mandarin
• previous teaching experience in an international/British school working with pupils in Years 3 - 13
• previous experience preparing pupils for language examinations
• 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
• very good level of English
• have a good working knowledge of ICT systems and the application of ICT in the classroom

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.