Natty-Gritty For Teaching


Are you paying attention in an occupation philosophy English in Spain? You might be astonished to learn that it’s startlingly easy to find a position. Unlike other countries where advanced qualifications are required, the Spanish are more likely to hire native English-speaking teachers based on other credentials. While it’s wise to approach the job with a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate in hand, advanced degrees and credentials are not necessary. If you have a Bachelors Degree in almost any subject and a working knowledge of French, you’re already well on your technique to a job.

You will be required to have a work visa for teaching English in Spain. It is possible to work part-time hours in Spain while traveling on a student visa, but this should not be considered as a main way of supporting yourself. If you’re serious about the career and plan to do it for any extended amount of time, its best to get a work visa.

Contrary to what many believe TESL or TEFL documentation is not required in order to teach. Although it does help getting higher paying jobs. The majority of the large recruiters, the ones that have recruitment centers all over the world, don’t require TESL certification. Large English schools like Nova, Avon, Goes, Berlet & ECC will also offer 2 weeks paid vacation and most national holiday off. Schools differ on which national holidays they observe but the norm is 8 to 10 per year.

Expect to work close to 40 hours per week. Each school is different but you can expect roughly 20 to 25 actual teaching hours per week with the rest being office hours. A typical teacher will work 5 days per week with Sunday and another weekday off. Teachers with seniority may get Saturdays and Sundays off. Typical office hours are filled by grading student work, taking class notes, preparing future lessons or just chatting with students. Most schools also will provide you with health insurance or support financially it. Accept a substitute teaching position at the school at which you are focusing your job search. This will not simply allow you to network at the school by putting in the midst of beneficiary teachers and administrators, but also allow you to meet some of the students you may be teaching. It is not unusual for alternate teachers who have made a strong bond with the students to be offered a full-time arrangement when an opening comes up.

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