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Academic Director / Head of Studies

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Our summary

Salary: €25,000 a year
About €1,650 a month after tax.
Hours: 16 hours a week
Work mode: On-site, Spain
Contract: Part-time
English: Required

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Skills

Nice to have

Mentoring

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum C1 level of English.
Proven experience teaching English as a foreign language.
Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
Ability to motivate, support and manage a teaching team.
Good Spanish communication skills for working with students, families and administrative staff.
Confidence using digital teaching tools and educational technology.

Nice to have

Degree in Education, English Studies, Languages or a related field.
CELTA, DELTA, TEFL, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent teaching qualification.
Previous experience as a Head of Studies, Academic Coordinator or in a similar leadership position.
Experience preparing students for Cambridge English examinations.
Experience in teacher training, mentoring and professional development.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Supportive, professional and collaborative working environment.
Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience - in the region of 25,000€ per year to start.
Full-time permanent employment contract.
Opportunity for professional growth and career development.
Ongoing teacher training and professional development opportunities.
Friendly, supportive and established teaching team.
Opportunity to take an active role in shaping the academic direction of a growing language academy.

The role

Native English is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Academic Director / Head of Studies to join our established English language academy in Cartagena and Fuente Álamo, Murcia, Spain.

The successful candidate will lead and support our teaching team, oversee academic standards, coordinate teaching programmes and contribute to the continued development of our academy. We are looking for a motivated professional with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality English language education.

How you'll work

Full-time, on-site position.
Based at Native English in Santa Ana (Cartagena), with responsibilities reaching across our two academy locations.
A varied role combining academic leadership, staff coordination and some teaching responsibilities of around 16 hours per week with the remainder of the time used to lead the team.
Opportunity to contribute to academic planning, curriculum development and continuous improvement.

About Spainwise English Teaching Jobs

Spainwise English Teaching Jobs is a specialized job board and recruitment platform focused exclusively on English teaching positions across Spain. It connects international and local English teachers with schools, academies, and language institutions in various Spanish cities and regions, including Seville, Bilbao, Madrid, and the Basque Country. The platform lists a wide range of roles, from full-time and part-time teaching positions to substitution and corporate English teaching jobs, as well as professional development opportunities like Trinity CertTESOL qualifications.

For international professionals, Spainwise is a practical entry point into the Spanish education sector, offering a centralized list of vacancies that often do not require prior experience in Spain. The platform is particularly relevant for native or fluent English speakers looking to teach in Spain, as it provides access to schools across the country, from urban centers to smaller towns. While Spainwise itself is not an employer, it acts as a facilitator, helping candidates find positions and navigate the Spanish teaching job market, making it a useful resource for those relocating to Spain for work.

Industry: Education
Employees: 10
Headquarters: Spain

Good to know if you are moving

The platform lists teaching jobs across Spain, including in smaller towns and cities, offering opportunities beyond the major hubs.
Many positions are open to international candidates, with some requiring native-level English proficiency.
The site also advertises certification courses like Trinity CertTESOL, which can help international teachers gain recognized qualifications.
Roles vary from full-time to part-time and substitution, providing flexibility for different career stages.
The platform is a job board, not an employer, so candidates apply directly to the schools or academies.

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