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Teach in

Spain

Teachers are often attracted to jobs in Spain

because of its reputation for sunny weather, deli-
cious cuisine and a rich cultural life. But after the

2008 economic crisis, what are the chances of
getting a job and developing your career?

he Gazette spoke to Borja make it their home. 2008 economic crash because of the rush for
Uruñela from the Andalusian The disadvantage is probably the work people to learn English and work abroad. But
Association of Language Schools conditions when you start teaching. The students are more demanding now as they
(ACEIA) to find out more. salary is not very high and sometimes it is not want to see results fast.
TWhat are the advantages and easy to find work in the summer. To overcome This means that schools and teachers are
disadvantages of working as an English this, teachers continue training and getting under more pressure and are actually more
teacher in Spain? experience in order to get a position of higher demanding than previously. Teachers are now
Most teachers choose Spain because of the responsibility which offers better conditions. expected to be familiar with the Common Eu-
lifestyle, the weather, the food and the cul- How easy is it to get a job as an English ropean Framework of Reference for Languag-
ture. Some teachers decide to move on after a teacher in Spain? es and the different certifications. More and
year and go back home or to another country, There has been a 100 per cent growth in more employers will expect a year’s teaching
but we see a good number who settle in and the number of language schools since the experience, especially teaching exam classes,
and a B1 level of Spanish in addition to the
usual qualifications.
Teachers should be aware of a number of
newer language schools, often in small towns,
offering cut-price tuition to compete with
more established institutions. These do not
always offer good pay and conditions, or even
contracts, and half of your pay may come
‘under the counter’ to avoid tax.
What requirements do teachers need to
meet?
Most schools require a native-like level of
competence in English, a university degree
and a teaching certificate such as a Celta or
a Trinity Certificate in Tesol. Some schools
or positions might also require some teaching
experience and a qualification to teach young
learners. Most Aceia schools will not accept
online teaching qualifications as they don’t in-
clude any teaching practice, which is essential
Córdoba, is a city in Andalusia, in southern Spain for most recruiters.

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