Pueblo Inglés
– More than English

Spanish students reported that their hundreds of hours of traditional class do not prepare them for putting their language skills into practice in their daily use of the language, their trips abroad, nor at business meetings or conference calls. The frustration and anxiety that they felt while trying to express themselves had to be addressed! As a result Pueblo Inglés created an immersion course, where students could practice conversation English among English natives in beautiful Spanish countryside venues. . . .

  

Our company has been running “Pueblo Inglés” programs since July 2001 and thanks to our 12,000 English natives that have been involved, we have made it a more than English experience for our students! This program is unique and anyone who has been spent 8 days with us can confirm this! But what else do we offer that makes working for us a bit different?

Since 2003, we TEACH English to students who work in the most prestigious companies in Madrid. Because we are young, we are still very energetic and strive to provide an English language experience that goes beyond the traditional learning methodologies.

We customise our programs, collaborate with the best English teachers in Madrid, train them to give them the personal Pueblo Inglés touch to fit the client’s needs. The result: We provide a personalized service – and our clients and teachers are hooked to the English learning experience!

We offer:

• Centrally located offices where teachers can use facilities to prepare their classes.
• A young yet professional and friendly working environment, which is important to create a sense of community within our teacher network.
• Training and workshops for all the teachers.
• Support from the Academic Department.
• Continuous follow-up and performance appraisal, with pay revision.
• A selection of material available, both ours and from other publishers, which will help reinforce everything that needs to be transmitted in class (grammar, reading, vocabulary and listening material for each level).
• The opportunity to teach in different types of programs. We have in-company classes, but we also offer 1 or 2 day seminars, weekly intensive courses, a Masters program (9 months), residential courses (weekend and weekly), Kids & Teen camp.
  Check all the details here: http://www.morethanenglish.com/pdf/teachers_2011-12course.pdf
• For newbies: we provide a welcome pack on how to get around in the tedious paperwork when first starting to teach!
• Pay – all our teachers HAVE TO BE AUTÓNOMOS. We offer competitive rates – depending on class location, the type of course and the teachers' experience. We revise according to seniority, or the results of the teachers’ feedback.

FAQ’s:

When can teachers start?

Our high peak recruiting season is in September/October and January/February, but we recruit year-round if work is available.

• In-company classes: On-going. The core of the classes go from September or October until the end of June or July. Nevertheless, depending on demand, courses can start anytime during the year. January is also one of the peak moments of the year.
• We have groups of the different Masters programs starting in: February, and October.
• Seminars: Throughout the year.
• Residential Courses, "Villa Inglesa": Almost every week and weekend throughout the year, including the summer.
• Kids and Teens: summer months; Day Camps during the school year; Weekends.

Do teachers have to be an autónomo or can I work under a contract?

All of our teachers collaborate with us as "autónomos" (freelance) because the rate per hour even after paying social security is higher and it allows teachers to collaborate with other companies.

How do teachers get paid?

Like other freelances and external suppliers – as “autónomos”, teachers bill us at the end of the month for the hours they have taught with our clients. Taxes are automatically deducted at 15% at billing and Social Security (between 180€ and 260€ a month) is paid separately.

Do teacher need to speak Spanish?

No, in fact we prefer that our teachers have a low level of Spanish or do not speak it at all. Teachers with a high level tend to translate in class, which is detrimental to the students’ listening comprehension and learning of vocabulary.

Can we collaborate with non–EU workers?

Teachers must possess an EU passport or an EU work permit. Furthermore, to set up the "autónomo" status, teachers must have a valid residency card which contains an NIE number (Numero de Identidad Extranjero) and paying taxes in Spain.

Information on academy: Academy: Pueblo Inglés - More than English. Webpage: MoreThanEnglish.com. puebloingles.com. mastereninglesprofesional.com. Date updated: Dec. 16, 2011. When did academy open? 2001. Contact person and title: Maria Goyanes - HR. Dougal Quin - Academic Coordinator. Contact phone: 91 391 3400. E-mail: jobs@puebloingles.com Address: Orense, 4 7ª planta, 28020 Madrid (Spain) Google Maps. Facilities and classrooms: Ten spacious classrooms, with natural lighting plus a large conference room for bi-monthly "meetings," "presentations," and "business-writing" seminars for students. We also have a range of the in-company classes in Madrid center and outskirts. Have good materials support, photocopier? We provide a photocopier and use the best books available on the market. Teachers can use 3 computers in the staff room to connect and prepare their classes. Have "Director of Studies" (DOS) support? Dougal Quin is the Academic Coordinator, and he is always available to advise teachers with anything academically related. As well as coordinating most programs he also works on new materials to be used in the classroom. We also have a Director of Studies – Colby Price, who sets up the students' study plans, which teachers are then expected to follow. Teachers present and practice each language point in order of difficulty (easy to difficult), using primarily an interactive audio-lingual methodology, though teachers have a little freedom to use their own materials to present each language point.

Employment Information: Qualification requirements for employment? Most of the teachers have university degrees, and/or a CELTA certificate which is highly valued. Experience requirements for employment? Depends on the course and classes assigned. Hire at a distance? We can do a first screening interview by phone/Skype, but eventually we only collaborate with teachers who are already living in Spain because a face-to-face interview is required. We recruit many of our teachers from our selection of volunteers in Pueblo Inglés. Hire Americans and do their papers? Unfortunately, no, but they are more than welcome to  volunteer in our Pueblo Inglés immersion course! Preference for British or Americans? Why? None. It's the clients' requests that matter most. If a client requests a particular accent, Pueblo Inglés does its best to comply. We do, however, require native or totally bilingual teachers. Estimated teachers hired yearly: Currently have over 40 teachers. Teachers at Pueblo Inglés for over 4 years? Yes, more than half of the staff. Number of students: Over 2,000 in teaching, over 10,000 in our immersion courses. Best part about working at Pueblo Inglés: The best recommendation that can be given to Pueblo Inglés is that their own teachers give them a lot of word-of-mouth and attract other teachers there. It's a good company which provides a lot of support for their teachers, and which has a very good relationship with them. They feel like they are a part of a company in which all of the parts are inter-connected and equally important. Of course, the staff makes every effort to get their client companies to block their hours, and not demotivate teachers by sending them on 3-hour bus rides just to do hour-long classes. Other Benefits? Teachers who stick around a second year get better blocks and salaries, depending on the evaluations and management of administrative tasks such as handing in papers at the end of every month. Pueblo Inglés respects seniority and people who do a good job. There are also good prospects for promotion. Offer teacher training or development along with job? Yes, the duration depends on the teachers experience. Starters' average salary? Teachers make between 19 and 22 euros an hour /gross depending on a number of factors such as experience of the teacher and location and length of the classes.

Jan. 20 update:

Job / Employment title: Training for English Teachers on the week of 30th January 2012 to start with in-company classes, intensive residential courses and 9 month Masters course.
Academy: Pueblo Ingles.
Website: MoreThanEnglish.com.
http://www.puebloingles.com.
Location: Orense, 4 7ª planta, 28020 Madrid (Spain) Google Maps.
Need the teacher by: 30th January 2012.
Minimum experience required: The experience needed depends on the type of teaching and program. CELTA is highly valued, any other qualification equivalent is required. We look for candidates who possess:

Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.

Professional and appropriate behaviour.

Enthusiasm and drive.

Experience in the business world.

Stable work: hourly classes, intensive courses, Masters program (minimum of 9 months), residential courses (weekend and weekly), Kids & Teen camp.

The opportunity to teach different levels, individuals and groups in-company or at our offices.

Training (5 days to communicate our philosophy, method, explain what material is available and the class/billing procedures).

A wide selection of material available, both ours and from other publishers, which will help reinforce everything that needs to be transmitted in class (grammar and listening exercises for each level).

Professional, yet friendly working environment in a rapid-growth period for the company.

Information to help you regulate your working situation in Spain - where to go to get a Social Security Number, apply for Residency Card and becoming a freelance worker (autónomo).

Pay - Due to high market demand, we look for dedicated teachers with experience. . . and we pay them well . . .

Conditions of employment:

All candidates must be in Spain legally (work permit, EU citizenship – social security and residency number - NIE)

You will be asked to meet legal freelance regulations: “AUTONOMO”.

You must be willing to commit to working for Pueblo Inglés for at least one full academic year (from September to July, from January to December).

Salary:

In-company classes: 1.5 -  2 to 4 hour blocks in Madrid centre and outskirts.
RATE PER HOUR: From 19€ to 22€/gross, depending on location, qualifications, experience and client reports.

Masters in English: Fridays from 16h to 21h & Saturdays from 9h to 14h in Madrid centre RATE PER HOUR: 24€/gross

Residential Courses:

Weekends: from Friday to Sunday. RATE: around 330€ gross.

Weekly: From Sunday to Friday. RATE: 660€/gross Courses take place in Segovia – accommodation & transport provided.

Contact information:

Person: Irene Bustos.

Email: jobs@puebloingles.com.

Telephone: 91 391 3400.