Country guide
Teach English in Spain
Auxiliares de Conversación, language academies, and private classes.
Spain is the most popular ESL destination in Europe. Most teachers enter through the Auxiliares de Conversación program, where the Spanish government places you in a public school as a language assistant. Beyond that, language academies hire across major cities, and private one-on-one classes make up the income gap for most teachers.
Salary
Auxiliares: 700 to 1,000 EUR per month for 12 to 16 hours per week. Language academies: 1,200 to 1,800 EUR. Private classes: 15 to 30 EUR per hour. Most teachers combine sources to reach 1,500 to 2,200 EUR.
Visa
EU citizens can work freely. North Americans typically use the Auxiliares student visa or, increasingly, the Spanish digital nomad visa for remote work plus side teaching. UK citizens now need a visa post-Brexit.
Best for
Teachers prioritizing lifestyle, language exposure, and access to Europe over savings. This is not a market you save in.
Open positions in Spain
1 active listing mentioning Spain.
Young Learner & Cambridge Exam Teachers in Almeria, Spain
Anglophone English · Various · Full-time
Academic Skills Tutor and Coordinator
THE INSTITUTE OF ISMAILI STUDIES-2 · London (Greater), GB · Full-time
EFL Teacher needed at our school in Bari in September
My English School · Bari, Italy · Full-time
EFL Teacher needed at our school in Salerno in June
My English School · Salerno, Italy · Full-time
ESOL Programme Lead
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL · Horsham, West Sussex, GB · Part-time
Lecturer in Electrical Engineering
Sandwell College · Birmingham, West Midlands, GB · Full-time
EFL Teacher - Residential
Oxford International · GB · Contract
Academy Coach
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club · Lancing, West Sussex, GB · Contract
Didactic Quality Supervisor needed for language school in La Spezia in June
My English School · La Spezia, Italy · Full-time
Common questions about teaching in Spain
Can I save money teaching in Spain?
Realistically, no. Most teachers break even or save 100 to 300 EUR per month in cheaper cities. Spain is for the experience, not the bank account.
Auxiliares vs language academy?
Auxiliares offers a visa pathway and structured hours but low pay and a 9-month contract. Language academies pay better but require legal work status.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
Not for the classroom. For navigating bureaucracy, finding apartments, and daily life, you will want at least basic Spanish.