Academy: Daniel’s Centre S.L.

Webpage: http://www.danielscentre.com

Date of article: Dec. 3, 2006.

When did academy open? 1983.

Contact person and title: Paquita Gonzalez, Director.

Contact phone: +34 91 676 26 32.

E-mail: danielscentre@telefonica.net

Address: C/ Hilados 14 posterior; Torrejon de Ardoz. RENFE to Alcala de Henares or Guadalajara. 28850 - Torrejon de Ardoz Madrid, Spain. 20 minutes from Atocha Station (Madrid).
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Facilities and classrooms: Fully equipped Teachers Room, 7 classrooms + classes taught in-company, Photocopy Room, Reception.

Have good materials support, photocopier? Fully equipped Teacher’s room with a wide range of materials including teaching methods gathered over 20 years. Photocopiers, computer for teachers’ access, CD’s, Videos, etc.

Have "Director of Studies" (DOS) support? Yes. Position filled by a former teacher at Daniel’s Centre.

VIPs on staff? Our DOS currently contributes to the revision of Cambridge University Press materials.

Qualification requirements for employment? 1 year experience in teaching.

Experience requirements for employment? 1-2 years of experience.

Hire at a distance? Daniel’s Centre has hired individuals in the past at a distance.

Hire Americans and do their papers? Daniel’s Centre does not do papers for non-EU teachers yet our staff has always included individuals from all over the world, including the US.

Preference for British or Americans? No preference in terms of nationality.

Estimated teachers hired yearly: 2-3 teachers per year. Daniel’s Centre follows a strict policy for renewals based on performance and proved quality in teaching.

Teachers at Daniel’s Centre for over 4 years? 40% of the staff has been with us over 4 years.

Number of students: around 200.

Best part about working at Daniel’s Centre: Daniel’s Centre is traditional English school that rejuvenates thanks to the students that attend its classrooms. Therefore, Daniel’s Centre’s students are its core asset and main focus of attention. Daniel’s Centre does not hire individuals to simply come and speak English. Daniel’s Centre hires teachers, that is individuals willing to follow a method from start to end in light of seeing how their students achieve their potential, which is definitely the best part about working at Daniel’s Centre.

Other benefits? Possibility to acquire experience in different teaching areas along with freedom to develop new teaching practices under Daniel’s Centre method oversight.

Offer teacher training or development along with job? Continuous job training along with personal development, given Daniel’s Centre experience and teaching spirit.

Starters' average salary? 1,200 – 1,500 €.

Other: Currently being evaluated for ISO qualification.