 
In 2008, Vaughan created the first digital English language-learning TV channel in the country, with 24-hour broadcast of their teaching method. A first in history: http://www.aprendeingles.com.
Over 180 printed and registered in-house educational publications based on the Vaughan method. Each can be used by both teacher and student.
Vaughan Systems is one of the best starting teachers' agencies to work at in Madrid. You don't need a TEFL or CELTA course, which cuts way down your start-up expenses, and you don't need any prior teaching experience. However, if you've got some experience in the business world, so much the better, and if you've got a dynamic, outgoing personality, you're a shoo-in. In any case, for inexperienced teachers, the best part about working at Vaughan is the method or "approach" which they employ which seems to be a variety of the "Audio-Lingual Method". A good point of reference are the "Streamline" textbooks. (When this method is employed in an effective manner by an engaging teacher with a willing student, it is just as powerful as any other.)
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General Information:
 Agency:
Vaughan Systems
Webpage:
http://www.vaughanenglishteachers.com, http://www.grupovaughan.com
Article updated: October, 2011.
When did the agency open?
1977.
Contact person and title:
Natasha Pascua, Marta Martinez and John Hicks.
Contact phone:
(00 34) 91 748 59 60.
Employment Information:
How many teachers do they hire per year?
Vaughan Systems has around 350 teachers working on their staff and they took on 150 in 2011. Vaughan has high demand throughout the year.
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Qualification requirements for employment?
Teachers don’t need a TEFL Certification but they do require a university degree and/or business experience. In fact, they prefer that you not have a TEFL certificate because they have their own method, which requires that they "de-construct" TEFLers and re-train them.
Experience requirements for employment?
They prefer at least a year of full-time experience in the
business world.
Hire at a distance?
They conduct interviews in Madrid, Dublin, London and via Skype.
Teachers' testimonials:
Teacher Testimonials |
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Hire Americans and do their papers?
This agency does not do anybody's papers, but it does hire non-EU citizens if they already have them, through dual nationality with a European Union country, a previous work permit, etc.).
Preference for British or Americans?
None apparently.
Best part about working at Vaughan Systems?
According to Aindrias Fitzgerald the Operations Director: "Our teaching method." However, given how expensive it is for new teachers to move to another country and the fact that Madrid itself is getting so much more expensive these days, I would say that the best thing about going to work for Vaughan Systems is that you can eliminate the initial TEFL course expense and go straight into teaching and making what is probably the best pay you'll be able to make without the kinds of contacts that you can only make when you've lived and worked in one place for years.
Offer teacher training
or development along with job?
 A two-week initial training course and ongoing developmental support with accommodation included.
Starters' average salary?
New freelance teachers at this agency make 19.90 euros per hour. Quite a few teachers are getting 40+ hours per week of classes. The average hours worked by full-time teachers is between 30 and 35 hours per week. Vaughan Systems also many teachers working on contract work for specific programmes (details available when you apply).Vaughan also offers positions on government sponsored programmes e.g. at universities or camps where teachers can up in excess of 2,300 euros per month, while travelling Spain.
Short list of companies:
Orange, Pfizer, Janssen, ING, Glaxo, Accenture, Warner, Nintendo, Estee Lauder, AIG, Astra Zeneca, Real Madrid, BNP Parribas, UNICEF, Siemens, Telefonica, Daimler Chrysler, Spanish government, etc. etc.
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 Vaughan English Agency seeks
English teachers:
Freelance Teacher in Madrid
(earn 30,000 per annum).
Teachers are all self-employed and bill us at the end of the month for the hours they have taught.
Teachers give in-company classes, spending their days on working premises, where they give classes in classrooms or meeting rooms. When you first start out, it’s very likely that you will be working in one office in the morning, another at lunch time and another in the evening, although many of our more experienced teachers work as “Implants”. An Implant works in one company from Monday to Thursday or Friday and frequently works 40 hours a week.
Pay:
Our teachers on Option 1 work between 20 and 45 hours per week, with the average at around 30 hours. Our teachers bill us at the end of the month for the hours that they have taught, as external suppliers, and they don't work under contract. All of them are self-employed (as a "one-man company"), and cover their own Social Security. If a teacher works 40 hours a week they could earn in excess of 30,000 a year.
For information about which job positions Vaughan Systems are recruiting for right now check out the Vaughan Systems Job Centre: http://www.vaughanenglishteachers.com/the-vaughan-systems-job-center.
To apply simply fill out the form online and upload your C.V. One of the team will get back to you as soon as they have reviewed your application.
http://www.vaughanenglishteachers.com/apply
Seeking Master of Ceremonies for VaughanTown:
1. Master of Ceremonies for VaughanTown (Freelance) VaughanTown is a 6 day program based on One to One sessions and group activities, as well as excursions, a party, and walks in the countryside.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Foster camaraderie and encourage the use of the English language for the duration of the program.
Involve participants through skits, plays and improvisation activities.
Research and preparation of original ideas/materials to be used on a daily basis.
Assist the Program Director with other duties that can vary (coordination of activities).
Give a presentation class and evaluation of the students after.
Prerequisites:
Good communicator
Approachable, fun-loving, out-going and creative.
Team worker and able to serve as support to the Program Director and participants.
Hard worker and receptive to constructive criticism.
Willing to spend time away from home.
Payment per program with a minimum of 2 programs per month.
Seeking Volunteer workers:
2. Volunteer work (non-paid):
VaughanTown is a 6 day program, from Sunday to Friday, where Native English speaking participants converse with Spaniards in exchange for room and board in the heart of the Spanish countryside.
The program is based on One to One sessions and group activities, as well as excursions, a party, and walks in the countryside.
Are you VaughanTown material? If your answer is YES to the following questions, we welcome you to experience the six most memorable days of your life!
Are you a Native English speaker?
Are you naturally inquisitive?
Do you enjoy nature and the outdoors?
Are you patient and helpful?
Can you talk about many different subjects?
Do you enjoy learning new things?
Do you enjoy socializing and meeting new people?
Are you outgoing, open and friendly?
Are you interested in learning about the Spanish culture and people?
Do you enjoy helping people learn something new?
Are you brimming with enthusiasm and zest?
Are you adaptable to new and different food?
Are you creative and fun?
Are you totally clueless about the Spanish language? |
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Vaughan Systems is "the" local master in marketing. You often see this agency in magazines, newspapers and on TV programmes, and their recent acquisition of "Vaughan radio station" has many in Madrid marvelling at what a wonderful company Vaughan Systems is and has helped to grow their client numbers and warm the hearts of Spaniards. 
