Frank Spain

• Will the contract be full-time or part-time?

If full-time, what are the teaching hours? Of the rest for preparation, what is the school policy about being on the premises? Will I be covered by Social Security from day one?

• Will I have syllabuses to follow?

If so, how much of me am I permitted to put into each class?
Is there much resource material available?
What is the school policy on photocopies?


• Is there much paperwork (reports and assessments etc.)?

If there is, what is involved?

• What is the school policy on Spanish in the class-room?




• Will my opinion on the makeup of the class be considered if, for example, I should consider a certain student unsuitable for a particular class?




• What help might I expect if I have discipline problems?




• Is there any assistance with finding accommodation at the start?




• If there are school holidays at Christmas and Easter, will I be paid the full month?

If so, will I be paid before the holidays begin?

• If I should wish to stay on for another year, what should I do about it and when?




• Will I be given the complete school calendar before the first term begins?







Frank Spain



Frank Spain is director of Escuela de Idiomas Spain (Ciudad Real) and Spain Language Institute (Puertollano)