primary teacher - spain, august 2017
Applications close in -2462 days
School Vision / Ethos: This private local school was founded in 1970 and has educated in a bilingual style ever since. They have grown into being a school with a strong sense of family and a tight network amongst the community. Classrooms have an inviting atmosphere being well lit and great views of the surrounding countryside and a maximum of 25 students per class. Academic progress is monitored and parental involvement is encouraged. Classes are well equipped and some are fitted with smart boards/interactive whiteboards. There is a separate ICT room, music rooms, Science laboratory, art room and a library. Outdoors there are football and basketball pitches, a swimming pool and two sports halls. There is a large playground with a separate playground solely for the Infant classes. Lunches are cooked onsite daily.
Living and working in Spain is the teaching dream for many. Whilst this school is on the outskirts of the city(Zaragoza), most teacher live in or close to the city centre and there are three school bus routes that teachers can teachers can utilise to get to school. Equally, it would only take about 15 minutes to drive. The city itself whilst small, does not lack entertainment. There are restaurants, night life, gyms, parks, supermarkets and a great local tram system to help you get around.
Requirements: You should have 1 year of teaching experience post qualification as a minimum, although strong NQT´s will be considered. Previous UK and/or IB experience is preferable, and international experience is welcomed. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU to be able to apply.
Package: The school offers a fixed salary of approx. €22,000. Tax is dependent on family situation. Accommodation is not provided, but assistance will be given to help find suitable accommodation. Prices vary, but ranges from around € 400-€600 per month for a 1-3 bedroom apartment. There are possibilities of sharing to reduce costs. Cost of living is considerably lower here, so a comfortable lifestyle can still be had.