Normal compensation/ benefits for FULL-TIME teachers employed on recruited status outside spain:

  • Contract: Normally two-year, renewable. The work year is approximately 185 days and runs from September to late June.
     

  • Salary: Competitive salary paid in Euros (deductions according to Spanish law roughly 24-28% of gross pay which, subject to change).
     

  • Benefits:

    • Air fare to Madrid (return on completion of contract)

    • Relocation expenses (reasonable costs, as may be required, for securing certificates, documents, and travel in connection with passport and work permit application) are remibursed

    • Excess baggage allowance (half intended for trip to Spain, half for return trip upon successful conclusion of contract; may be taken all at once either at beginning or end of employment)

    • Settling-in allowance, subject to Spanish tax law

    • Medical coverage, retirement benefits, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and unemployment insurance through Spanish Security system for full-time employees

    • Professional development allowance after year 1 and retirement program after year 2

    • Housing allowance, subject to Spanish tax law. Discontinued after year 5.

    • Life insurance for full-time employees, equal to two years base salary

    • Free lunch during normal school days when students are in attendance

NORMAL BENEFITS FOR INTERNS:

  • Contract: one-year
     

  • Stipend: as established for the current academic calendar year by the Spanish private education sector’s collective bargaining agreement (“Convenio”).
     

  • Working hours: 8:45 am - 4:45 pm. Assistance with or teaching of extra-curricular activities expected.
     

  • Vacations: According to Spanish Ministry of Education calendar. The calendar provides for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays. The academic year generally runs from September 1 through late June.
     

  • Additional benefits:

    • Settling-in allowance, subject to Spanish tax law, to be included in September payroll

    • Free lunch on student-contact days

    • Use of school bus services

    • Reimbursal of reasonable expenses for obtaining visa, certificates, etc.

    • Medical insurance with Spanish Social Security system as well as private group plan, paid by ASM.

    • Life insurance plan equal to two years' salary.

Spanish legislation provides for the hiring of non-Spanish interns at accredited foreign schools under the following conditions: 

  • degree must be obtained during the four years immediately preceding contract date

  • interns are granted work permits in Spain for one year

  • interns may be granted a work permit for an additional year

  • interns are not offered employment for a third year

  • non-Spanish interns, like all foreigners, must comply with all procedures established by the Spanish authorities for obtaining a Residence Authorization and card, by providing the employer with the required documentation and by personally collecting the Residence Visa at the appropriate Spanish Consulate General in their country of origin or legal residence at the appointed time

  • the Spanish authorities reserve the right to grant or deny applications for residence authorizations, visas, work permits, and/or renewals