TEFL Jobs in Spain

If you’re looking for a TEFL job in Europe, Spain is one of your best bets. Demand for TEFL certified teachers is as high as you’re going to find on the entire continent. Added to this, Spain’s climate, culture and people make living here exceptionally enjoyable.

Whether you want to teach young learners or business English, Spain’s cities literally have thousands of private language schools. Just about the only potential down side to teaching in Spain is that non-EU citizens, Americans and Canadians may have to look harder to find employment. The good news is that it’s nowhere near impossible to find work. With due diligence and patience, nearly any TEFL certified teacher can find an EFL job.

Finding a TEFL Job in Spain

Like any country, it’s best to be applying for jobs in-person. The vast majority of employers will want to meet you face-to-face and perhaps even observe a practice lesion before offering you a job.

It’s best to identify the city in which you’d like to work, get there as soon as possible and hit the pavement, ready for employment. Larger cities of course represent a larger pool of employment options, but jobs in smaller cities might be easier to come by as few people are looking for work there.

If you haven’t earned your TEFL certificate, we have training centers throughout Spain. This represents the perfect opportunity to gain the skills you need to become a great teacher, while networking with teachers, students and school administrators. Our centers are well connected with schools in their respective regions so we’re always able to put you in contact with potential employers.

Decide what your preferred location to live and work in Spain is and then go there. The larger cities do have more TEFL jobs available for English teachers, but this is balanced out by the fact they are usually more popular destinations, and therefore the competition is tighter.

If you think you want to teach in Spain and have not earned your TEFL certificate yet, consider taking your TEFL course here. Our TEFL International schools in Spain are well connected and can give you a lot of inside information and advice to help you along the way to finding a good teaching position.

TEFL jobs normally pay on a monthly basis. The academic school year starts around October, so the best time to be looking for work is in August or certainly by September, although many schools will still be recruiting at the last minute. These dates are for government schools so you should bear in mind that private language institutions will hire year round.

Questions to ask TEFL schools in Spain

While considering a job offer, be sure to have answers to all questions regarding rates of pay, salary and other benefits. Find out if you’ll have to travel to your lessons and if you get compensated and/or reimbursed for this time and expense. Ask about what kind of resources the school has for planning lessons and teaching materials, as well as what kind of administrative and collegial support you will have. This will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises after agreeing to take the position. Also, be sure to get all details confirming benefits written in your contract.

•  Full time EFL Position Available in Spain For Immediate Start.

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  Date posted:2012-02-16 | Writer: Point English | Email: info@point-english.com

  Point English require a dedicated native speaking EFL Teacher for a full-time position starting in San José de La Rinconada, Sevilla immediately. The contracted hours will be 21 classroom hours per week over five afternoons/evenings, Monday to Friday, and all classes take place at our centre. The contract runs through until June 22nd 2012, with the prospects of continuing employment the following school year.
  
  We especially require applicants with experience with teaching young learners (8-12), an awareness of the CEFR, and preferably with experience of exam preparation.
  The base salary is 1150€ net per month for 21 weekly hours, although increments are made according to qualifications and experience. All official national and local holidays paid, including Xmas and Easter, plus full social security benefits. Returning teachers receive a 2 weeks bonus. Apart from the classroom hours, teachers are expected to perform typical administrative duties and attend a monthly meeting / workshop.There will be an induction morning prior to the starting date.
  
  Requirements
  
  TEFL /CELTA / TESOL or equivalent.
  Only EU citizens or residents.
  At least 1 years classroom teaching experience in a similar position.
  Experience with young learners (6-12 years), although the position also entails teaching teens and adults.
  A working knowledge of Spanish.
  Only those applications which meet these requirements will be answered
  
  How to apply
  
  Please send your application with a recent photo to the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  EFL Teacher Required in Spain

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  Date posted:2012-01-11 | Writer: Centro de Idiomas Covent Garden | Email: juliecritten@yahoo.co.uk

  Centro de Idiomas Covent Garden is a small, well established academy based in the centre of Huelva. We are looking for a TEFL qualified teacher with experience for an imminent start. The contracted hours are from 1630 to 2030 Monday to Thursdays. You will be teaching groups of children and teenagers aged between 8 and 16 from Monday to Thursday afternoons. You will also have a couple of adult one to one classes which take place from 2030 to 2130. The position will continue until the end of June, with prospects to continue the following year.
  
  Requirements
  Native English speaker with a minimum of one year teaching experience to the above age groups. CELTA/TEFL/ TESOL qualified. Spanish to pre intermediate level.
  
  How to apply
  
  Please send a CV and recent photo to the e-mail address given on the job heading. If you meet the above requirements I will give you more information on the position and arrange a skype interview.

•  Job For EFL Teacher in Murcia, Spain

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  Date posted:2011-12-05 | Writer: Inlingua Murcia | Email: murcia@inlingua.es

  Inlingua Murcia are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and well-prepared teacher with a university degree and appropriate TEFL qualification for our schools in Murcia and Molina de Segura. The position involves teaching general English and some business English to adults in groups, as well as in personalised one-to-one classes, and also teaching English to young learners (age range from 8 to 16). Our “target language only” policy means that English is used exclusively in class, but we consider that some knowledge of Spanish would be an advantage. inlingua Murcia operates a certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001) where continuous improvement of our teaching skills is key. Full in-house training is provided prior to course commencement and on-going training sessions are held throughout the academic year.
  Candidates must be European Union passport-holders and English must be their first language.
  Duration of initial contract: 09 January 2012 - 30 June 2012.
  
  
  The schools:
  
  The inlingua language centres are located in the centre of Murcia and Molina de Segura in south-eastern Spain. Our school opened in 1968 and since then we have been providing high quality language training for companies, for the local administration and private individuals in the local area. inlingua Murcia-Molina operates in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where the teaching staff work closely together to achieve high standards of language teaching. The languages taught at inlingua Murcia-Molina are English, French, and Spanish. Our teaching method focuses mainly on the development of our students’ speaking and understanding skills and this is achieved by using the extensive range of trainer resource materials developed by the Method and Material Department at inlingua international. Whether it's business English for a group of company employees or general English for someone interested in travelling, our language trainers develop their lessons using the appropriate Trainer's Resource Pack, which contains lesson plans, talking points, cue sheets and a wide variety of ideas for further skills development.  
  
  The place:
  
  Murcia is in the south-east of Spain and has a population of around 400,000. Two universities and about 40,000 students have a marked influence on the character of the city. Murcia is the capital and administrative centre of the region of the same name. With more than 320 sunny days a year, and many beaches less than 70 km away, the Region of Murcia is a pleasant place to live all year round. The nearest airports to Murcia are: Murcia (San Javier). and Alicante (El Altet).
  
  Salaries start from 1150 € gross/ month for 25 teaching hours/week (Monday to Friday morning). Any additional hours are paid as overtime.
  Full Social Security cover.
  Paid holidays: Approx. 2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks at Easter as well as any local or national holidays which fall within the contractual period.
  225 € relocation expenses payable at end of contract.
  Help provided with finding accommodation.
  
  Qualifications
  University degree and appropriate TEFL qualification.
  Candidates must be European Union passport-holders English must be their first language.
  Arrival: first week of January 2012, depending on contract..
  
  EU national preferred.
  
  Telephone  +34968210839
  Fax      +34968210859
  Contact person:   Jose Antonio Díaz, Director, at the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  Job Teaching English in Spain

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  Date posted:2011-11-03 | Writer: Angloschool Idiomes | Email: angloschoolidiomes@hotmail.com

  Angloschool Idiomes is a small language school in Amposta, north-eastern Spain. We are looking for native English speaking EFL teachers to work from January to June 2012 teaching 90 hours per month. Candidates should have a degree and TEFL qualification. Accommodation, food and everything paid plus a salary with paid holidays. Internet access free. Interested people send a cv and a recent photo to Irene Roda, school Director, at the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  TEFL Teacher Needed Urgently in Spain

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  Date posted:2011-10-04 | Writer: Dolmen School of English | Email: littlemissdoubt@hotmail.com

  TEFL qualified teacher required for small friendly English school in Ciudad Real, central Spain. This is a full-time position teaching children and adults. TEFL Certificate and at least 1 year's experience necessary. Contract from October 2011 to June 2012. Please send CV and references to Noreen Coyle at the e-mail address given on the job heading. Interviews will be via Skype. This job is open to EU citizens only. Salary is 950€/month with paid holidays and social security. The successful candidate must be ready to relocate immediately.

•   Positions For EFL Teachers in Spain

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  Date posted:2011-09-06 | Writer: Escuela de Ingles | Email: escuelakilkenny@telefonica.net

  A friendly well-established English academy is looking for two experienced, dynamic TEFL qualified  teachers to begin in September. Escuela kilkenny is located 5 minutes from the city centre of Salamanca, a beautiful, historic city, which is about 2 hours west of Madrid and an hour and a half from the Portuguese border. As well as offering English classes we also have an English bookshop and abundant resources for our teachers. We offer full time contracts from September through to June 2012 including paid holidays. The position involves teaching both adults and children, from the age of 3, in groups (max. 9 students) or on a one to one basis. Experience with exam preparation courses and a certain knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
  All applicants must have a least two years experience, an EU passport or permission to work in Spain. Please send your CV along with a recent photograph to the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
  
  Escuela de Ingles Kilkenny
  C/ Villarino, 7
  Salamanca
  37007
  Spain
  Tel: 923227696

•  Opportunity For TEFL qualified Teachers in Costa del Sol, Spain

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  Date posted:2011-08-09 | Writer: I-MÁLAGA CEC | Email: info@icecmalaga.com

  Our school, I-MÁLAGA CEC, was established in 2001 in the Technological Park of Andalusia (Malaga) and since then has continued to grow. Today, virtually every major company in the Park studies with us and, as a result, we have occasional opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers who are able to teach a variety of levels and class sizes. If you would like to join us, please contact us via e-mail at the address given on the job heading with your resume and a recent photo. (Tel / fax : 952 02 06 47)

•  Job Teaching EFL in Spain

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  Date posted:2011-07-07 | Writer: Direct English | Email: info@directenglish.es

  Direct English, in Cantabria, was founded in 1991 by its present director, Philip Bodoano, who continues to teach full-time. We are looking for a TEFL qualified teacher who will integrate well into a small friendly set up and who knows how to pass on a friendly approach to his/her classes. Most teaching is with children and teenagers and you should enjoy teaching these age groups. Maximum class sizes for children are 12 and adults 8. The teaching hours will generally be between 3.50pm and 9.30pm ( Fridays 3.50-7.30pm ). You will teach 25 hours a week. Working with Direct English is totally compatible with those making teaching their long-term career choice as we give necessary support and guidance to teachers, we are small enough to take aboard new ideas and techniques and we encourage use of own material. The academy has its own premises which consist of 4 classrooms, a reception area, a staffroom and a resource area with computers and a wifi connection. We offer a sensible monthly salary and help with accommodation.
  
  The academy is situated just outside the centre of the town of Torrelavega in Cantabria
  Torrelavega is in the heart of the province of Cantabria which boasts mountains with skiing, a beautiful coastline and many picturesque villages. Torrelavega itself is an industrial town of 50000 inhabitants just 10 km from the coast. The provincial capital, Santander, is 26 km away with flights to London Stansted, Dublin, Milan, Rome and Frankfurt and various Spanish destinations.
  
  You will teach 25 hours a week and on top of this you will be expected to thoroughly prepare your classes and to spend some time coordinating with the other teachers. Textbooks are used but we expect teachers to use their own material and ideas as well. A direct approach is essential and Spanish should be kept to a minimum in classes at all times. We prepare students for the Cambridge exams and any experience in this area will be taken into account. We offer constant support with methodological and behavioural issues ( Spanish children tend to be overenthusiastic rather than malevolent). Much emphasis is put on a good relationship with students´ parents and it is therefore necessary that you can express yourself to a certain extent in Spanish.
   
  Other Requirements:
  
  Punctuality ( 15 minutes before first class starts ) and reasonably smart dress are requisites.
  
  A covering letter ( e-mail ) specific to this job would be appreciated when an application is made.
  
  Qualifications
  A university degree.
  Tefl qualification. ( Minimum 3 week course. )
  At least one year´s experience.
  
  
  EU national preferred EU national preferred
  
  Compensation:
  Salary: 1240 euros monthly gross.
  Teaching hours: 25 hours a week.
  Help given finding accommodation.
  
  Contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading for more information and to apply.

•  TEFL Job in Spain

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  Date posted:2011-05-30 | Writer: Welcome English School | Email: hr@welcomeenglishschool.com

  A dynamic, enthusiastic native English Teacher is needed to start in September 2011. We are a small friendly language school in Lugo, Northern Spain. The classes have a maximum of 8 students per class and are mostly of primary age kids, with some teens and adults classes. The classrooms are big with natural light and we really make use of the space to get the kids up and interacting.
  We use our own lively, dynamic communicative method and have an abundance of resources at our disposal. For the teenagers we use a more structured approach but with the emphasis always being on oral language.
   
  
  About the City
  Lugo is a small, relaxing and very friendly city with a lot of history. Located in Spain's northwest corner, it's relaxed pace and low crime make it great place to live. Lugo's English teachers from all over the globe meet up for a weekly English language pub quiz where they mix with locals enthusiastic to meet new people. Accommodation is relatively cheap as is eating out in Lugo's multitude of tapas bars. Lugo is well connected with 8 buses a day leaving for Madrid,
  La Coruña and the coast are within an hour's drive and the historical city of Santiago and it's airport only a little more.
   
  
  EU passport, basic Spanish, TEFL or other teaching qualification and at least 1 year's experience in teaching is required.
  
  To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  
  Welcome English School
  C/Conde 24
  Lugo
  27003
  Spain
  Tel: 0044664349006
  Fax: 0034664349006

•  Position For TEFL Qualified Teacher in Spain

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  Date posted:2011-04-28 | Writer: Networks English Studies | Email: jobatnetworks@gmail.com

  Networks English Studies is seeking a full-time TEFL qualified native English speaking EFL Teacher for small-group classes of students aged 6 to adult, starting mid-September. Networks English Studies has been operating as a well-known, prestigious English language centre since it was founded in Orihuela, Alicante, Spain in 1977. It currently consists of two well-equipped schools where students of all ages learn English as an international language in a stimulating, creative environment under the direction of  Ken O'Carroll, Director of Studies. Language learners enjoy the benefits of up-to-date communicative methodology using well-known EFL resources in small-group classes given by experienced, professional teachers. Our students regularly take part in intensive theatre courses in English on the premises at Networks Theatre, performing original musical plays which are especially written, directed and designed  by our professional theatre staff members Nick Moore and Dennis Carpenter. Benefits include:
   
  *26-29 on-site classroom hours per week
  *Initial nine-month contract for full academic school year,
  October-June
  *Exceptionally attractive salary
  *Spanish Social Security Health Insurance and Benefits
  *Modern EFL facilities, Computer Room, well-stocked Resource Room and two fully-operating theatres on the premises
  *On-going teacher development from professional drama staff.
  
  Networks has recently developed a multimedia self-access centre which is stocked with a variety of online and CDROM-based learning programmes.
  
  Networks English Studies has been recognized as an accredited language centre by the Consellería de Trabajo y Asuntos Sociales de Valencia, is an active member of ACEI Valencia, and works in cooperation with the University of Cambridge examination centres in Alicante where students are examined each year and are awarded the certificates of KET, PET, CFC, CAE and Proficiency.
  
  Candidates should send cover letter and CV to the e-mail address given on the job heading.