Teaching Jobs in Madrid, Spain

Madrid is a huge urban area with many different types of educational institutions, so there are plentiful opportunities to teach abroad in Madrid.

Public schools vs. universities vs. tutoring centers. Individuals can teach English in Madrid at a private academy, international school, or language school most easily.

Short-term vs. long-term and job structure. Generally Spanish schools prefer hiring from within the European Union to avoid visa restriction complications, but there are still many programs out there that will help you bypass this process. The Spanish Ministry of Education itself runs a government sponsored program which provides fluent English speakers from North America the opportunity to temporarily teach in Madrid though. However, there are options for longer-term placements.

Teaching English vs. teaching other subjects. It is most common for foreign educators to teach English as a second language in Madrid, and within this field there are many routes you can go with. There are also teaching jobs in Madrid within other subject fields, if you do not desire to teach English abroad. If you are fluent in Spanish, then this opens up a whole new realm of possible teaching jobs in Madrid, such as those in teaching math, science, and history.

Madrid is Spain’s capital and largest city with over six million people residing in the metropolitan area. As with any big city there is a wealth of entertainment and leisure time activities that will ensure your time teaching in Madrid will never be ill spent. The old town features a variety of fascinating attractions well worth visiting, there are many theaters and sporting venues located throughout the city.

The public transportation in Madrid is another golden star to its reputation. There is a large network of metros, railways, and bus systems which will take you anywhere you need to go around the city, cheaply and efficiently.

Some teaching jobs in Madrid are paid by the hour, while others are compensated with a monthly salary. There are a large variety of opportunities to teach in Madrid so each will compensate you in a different way, but generally it is safe to expect to earn anywhere between 500 and 1500 euros per month. You might also be lucky enough to find a teaching position that provides you with some form of room and board as additional compensation too.

Madrid is one of the the most fun and culturally stimulating cities in the world to live in as an expat. Teaching abroad in Madrid will provide you with the unique opportunity to interact closely with locals, improve your Spanish, and advance your educational career, all while experiencing the terrific array of sight and sounds in Southern Europe’s most happening city.

The cultural adjustment of teaching abroad anywhere in the world can be challenge, and Madrid is no exception. It will help greatly in your daily life beyond the classroom if you are able to speak Spanish at least conversationally, opening up a whole new side of the city which might not be accessible to Anglophones. Other aspects of Spanish culture such as afternoon siestas and late dinners (often not until 10 p.m.) might appear foreign and strange at first, but soon you will acclimate and come to fall in love with the Spanish lifestyle in Madrid.

Teaching abroad in Spain will open so many doors of opportunity. The adventure of a lifetime awaits you in Madrid – all you must do now is decide what program fits you best.

Read our comprehensive guide on teaching abroad in Spain.