Teach English in Spain: Public Schools in Madrid and Murcia

About the Job

Overview

Do you want to teach English in Spain in January 2019? Become a Language and Cultural ambassador in Madrid or Murcia. ConversaSpain cooperates with public schools in different locations across Spain, to help the English department improve the language skills of their students and staff.

Important dates

• Deadline: October ^2nd
• Program length: January 5th to June 28th

The relation with the schools and the placements are fully managed by the local government. The program provides participants with support moving to Spain, initial training, and advice on every day practical non-school-related matters. The conditions and requirements are different depending on the region participants choose:

Region of Madrid:

• 16 teaching hours per week
• 4 consecutive teaching days
• €1,000 monthly stipend
• Mostly rural and pueblo locations
• Requirement: university degree
• Orientation in Madrid: initial training and meeting with other participants

Region of Murcia:

• 15 teaching hours per week
• 4 consecutive teaching days
• €875 monthly stipend
• All over the region of Murcia
• Requirement: high school diploma
• Initial training online

Requirements to Participate

There is no age limit and Spanish skills are not required to participate. However, there are some conditions candidates must fulfill to take part in the program:

• Be native-level English speakers
• Be citizens of a country accepted by the Public Administration (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US)
• Hold a university degree in any subject (for schools in Madrid) or a high school diploma (for schools in Murcia)

The program cost/fees are €1,050 and it includes:

• Monthly stipend: €875 in Murcia and €1,000 in Madrid
• 15- 16 teaching hours per week in 4 consecutive teaching days
• Paid school holidays (except for the summer period)
• Job placement ensured
• Welcome document and pre-departure assistance (visa process and bank account)
• Help with the police registration process
• International health insurance (depending on region and nationality)
• Orientation in Madrid or Murcia: initial training and meeting with other participants
• ConversaSpain emergency support while in Spain
• Certificate of completion at the end of the program (Regional Education Authority)
• Activities held under the supervision and guidance of school teachers

 “I would recommend the experience with ConversaSpain as it was great to have a guaranteed placement and the support before coming to Spain was very helpful. I chose the immersion week option and was very happy. It gave me a good introduction to some of the main sites of Madrid, but more importantly allowed me to meet some other people in our program who I have remained friends with in my time here”, Grant H., participant in Madrid.

The Role of a Language and Cultural Ambassador in Spain

Participants could deliver conversational English lessons to students or staff, encourage oral practice in English, explain the culture of their own country, help in other subjects (such as science, art, P.E., history, or music), assist with pronunciation and grammar, prepare students for oral exams, and collaborate with teaching staff in creating teaching materials and planning lessons. The specific activities and tasks depend on the school.

Language Assistants in Public Schools help teach English to Elementary, Middle and High School students. This is a supportive role, thus they aren’t in charge of entire classes and aren’t responsible for grading or discipline.

If you are interested please send an email to candidates@conversaspain.com or apply through www.conversaspain.com

Salary

Qualifications

Skills Required: