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on agency:
Agency: First Language Consulting.
Webpage: http://www.firstlang.com
Date of article: February 26, 2007.
When did agency open? January 2005.
Contact person and title:
Amalia Grapa, Director of Studies
Contact phone:
91 310 2172.
Email:
jobs@firstlang.com
Once you send your CV, we contact you to set up an interview. We add the profile of qualified teachers to our database and send out the new class postings by email. We hire British, American, and bilingual teachers on contract or on a freelance basis.
Location:
Central Madrid (metro Alonso Martinez)
Facilities and classrooms:
All classes take place at the students’ place of work or
home. Teachers are offered all the support they may need.
They are provided with textbooks, CDs, teacher’s books,
grammar and vocabulary books, resource books (ready-made
lessons), and CD players. Before starting a course, teachers
are given a student needs analysis report and a syllabus
to help them adapt to the needs of the students.
Have "Director of Studies" (DOS) support?
Yes, the DOS offers guidance and support.
VIPs on staff?
No, but let’s not forget all of us (teachers) are VIPs in class.
Employment
Information:
Qualification requirements for employment?
We prefer candidates with TEFL, CELTA, or TESOL certificates.
Although experience teaching other subjects is valued, we
believe teaching languages is different from teaching math,
music, or history. |
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Experience requirements for employment?
A minimum of 3 years English teaching experience teaching
in schools/ academies and companies is preferred. Where
experience is not a candidate’s strong point, lesson planning
is essential and more guidance will be provided.
Hire at a distance?
No, we require interviews in person.
Hire Americans and do their papers? No, we
only hire teachers with their papers already in order.
Preference for British or Americans?
None whatsoever. Bilingual teachers are also considered.
Estimated teachers hired yearly:
Around 30.
Teachers at First Language Consulting for over 4
years?
First Language Consulting is a relatively new academy which
was founded in 2005, so no. However, we have several teachers
who have been working with us from the beginning.
Best part about working at First Language Consulting:
We are proud of our competitive rates. Also, since we value
teachers’ time and effort we have a NO cancellation policy,
which means a teacher receives payment when a scheduled
class is cancelled by a company. Teachers are informed of
the company holidays in advance so they have a predictable
work schedule.
Offer teacher training or development along with
job?
We always offer guidance, such as advice and information
on courses or seminars taking place in Madrid and other
teacher training events. Our DOS also attends these courses/conferences
and can give advice on what best fits a teacher’s professional
goals.
Starters' average salary?
It depends on the number of daily hours, experience, and
class location. Hourly rates can vary between 21€/hour and
30€/hour for freelance teachers and between 16.31€/hour
and 21€/hour for teachers on contract.
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First Language Consulting provides a variety of in-company English classes in Madrid and surrounding areas. Most classes combine General and Business English for groups or individuals. Classes generally last the entire academic year, and sometimes the entire year. 
May 7, 2009 update: 
