How quickly can we receive teacher candidates after posting a internship?

Most schools and academies receive their first shortlisted teacher profiles within 5–10 working days of submitting a internship. For native English roles — our most requested category — we often present profiles within 5 working days. Specialist language teachers (German, French, Italian) may take 10–15 days.

What qualifications do native-speaking teacher candidates hold?

All candidates hold at minimum a TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certificate (120+ hours). Many also hold a university degree in education, linguistics, or a relevant subject. Subject-specialist teachers (science, maths, history in English) hold subject-specific degrees. We verify all certificates before presenting profiles.

Can we hire teachers for Erasmus+ teaching mobility placements?

Yes. Erasmus+ KA1 supports teaching staff mobilities of 2 days to 2 months. We prepare the required Staff Mobility Agreement, learning objectives documentation, and host institution confirmation. EU grant recipients receive a daily allowance from their home institution on top of any salary agreed with you.

Are candidates available for non-EU nationalities that require a visa?

Yes. We source teachers from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia. For non-EU candidates requiring a work permit or NIE registration in Spain, we provide end-to-end guidance: employment contract templates meeting Spanish immigration requirements, NIE appointment support, and social security registration assistance.

What contract types are available for teacher placements?

We fill internship (prácticas), part-time, full-time, and freelance autónomo contracts. Durations range from 4-week summer programmes to full 10-month academic year contracts (September–June). We recommend starting the search at least 8 weeks before your intended start date for academic-year contracts.

Do you also recruit teachers for online or remote language classes?

Yes. We supply teachers for fully online positions, hybrid models (on-site plus virtual classes), and remote-only academies. Online teaching roles are available year-round and attract candidates from a broader international pool — including experienced teachers outside Europe.

What languages can you source besides English?

We recruit native and near-native teachers in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese Mandarin. Less common languages — Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Japanese — require longer sourcing timelines of 3–6 weeks. Specify your language requirement clearly in your internship and we will advise on availability.

What if the first teacher candidate is not the right fit?

All placements include an agreed trial period (typically 2–4 weeks for longer contracts). If a significant mismatch emerges — in teaching style, level, or culture — we source a replacement candidate at no additional recruitment fee. Continuity for your students and programme is our priority.

For Schools & Academies — Teacher Recruitment

Recruit native-speaking teachers & language assistants.

Whether you run a bilingual school, private academy, VET provider, or public institution, hiring native-speaking or highly proficient teachers elevates the quality of your programmes, boosts student outcomes, and strengthens your institution's reputation.

Spain Internship recruits TEFL-certified native teachers from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia for Spanish schools, academies, and VET centres. Profiles delivered in 5–10 working days. Internship, part-time, or full academic-year contracts. Erasmus+ teaching mobilities fully supported.

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What we handle for you

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Curated host-company shortlist matched to your profile
Learning Agreement & Erasmus+ paperwork end-to-end
Visa, NIE and insurance orientation
Accommodation guidance in every host city
Local coordinator from day one to evaluation
Mid-term and final reports for your university

Finding and verifying qualified native-speaking teachers is time-consuming — and the cost of a poor hire in an educational setting is high. Spain Internship's teacher recruitment service removes that burden. We source, screen, and verify candidates from a network of English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese native speakers with proven teaching qualifications and international classroom experience.

Our sourcing pipeline covers the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia for English roles, plus European partner institutions for other modern languages. For non-EU candidates, we provide complete immigration support — employment contract templates, NIE registration guidance, and social security enrolment assistance — so your school does not need to navigate Spanish immigration bureaucracy alone.

We support every contract type: short internship practicas for VET students gaining teaching hours, seasonal summer programme roles, part-time term contracts, and full 10-month academic-year appointments. Erasmus+ teaching staff mobilities are also available for institutions that want to leverage EU funding to bring qualified teachers for 2 days to 2 months.

Working days to first candidate profiles
Languages sourced natively
Contract durations available
Countries sourced for native English roles

Why recruit through Spain Internship?

Our teacher recruitment service is built around quality and speed. We verify every teaching qualification before presenting a profile, and we pre-assess candidates for professionalism, age-appropriate communication, and cultural readiness for the Spanish classroom environment.

Native or near-native language proficiency, experienced with young learners, teens, and adults
Pre-screened candidates with verified TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or subject-specific certifications
Available for summer programmes (4 weeks), term contracts, or full 10-month academic year
Full recruitment support: sourcing, video interviews, documentation, and onboarding
Legal and visa assistance for non-EU candidates — NIE, social security, work permit guidance
Erasmus+ teaching mobility documentation prepared: Staff Mobility Agreement and host confirmation
Talent sourced from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, and Australia for authentic native expertise
Replacement candidates at no additional fee if the initial match does not work out

Where our teachers are placed

We recruit for every type of educational institution across Spain — from small private academies to large public bilingual programmes and accredited international schools.

Language academies offering English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese classes
Primary and secondary bilingual schools running CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) programmes
International universities, accredited summer programmes, and study-abroad centres
Private tutoring companies and online teaching platforms requiring home-based instructors
Summer camps and extracurricular activity providers needing seasonal native staff
Vocational Education and Training (VET) centres across Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia

How the recruitment process works

Our process is designed to be as simple as possible for schools and academies. From internship submission to confirmed hire, most placements complete within 3–4 weeks for academic-year roles and 2–3 weeks for shorter term or summer roles.

Submit your internship: teaching level, language, hours, start date, and contract type
We shortlist 2–4 pre-screened teachers from our international talent network
You review profiles and conduct a 30-minute video interview with preferred candidates
We coordinate contract preparation, documentation, and pre-arrival onboarding support
Optional: relocation support, NIE appointment guidance, and social security registration
Typical recruitment timeframe: 2–4 weeks from internship submission to confirmed start

Languages and contract types available

We support a wide range of language profiles and contract arrangements to match the specific needs of your institution — whether you need a weekend tutor or a full-time department head.

Languages: English (native US/UK/IRL/CA/AU), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Mandarin Chinese
Internship (prácticas) contracts: 2–6 months, suited to VET students completing teaching hours
Part-time contracts: 10–20 hours/week, flexible scheduling around your class timetable
Full-time academic year: September–June (10 months), all levels and subjects
Erasmus+ teaching mobilities: 2 days to 2 months, with full Staff Mobility Agreement
Remote and hybrid models: online-only academies and blended learning programmes supported

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