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TEFL jobs in Spain: 2026 guide
Tapas, sunshine and a short walk to the beach or the mountains. Spain is one of the most popular places in Europe to teach English, but the rules are very different if you don't have an EU passport. Here's how each route works, what you'll earn and what you'll have left at the end of the month.
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Do you have an EU passport?Or another right to work in Spain
Do you have a degree?Or have you finished at least two years of college
Are you aged 18 to 44?The Auxiliares program has an age limit
Do you have a TEFL certificate?Or are you planning to get one
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Visas and routes
Which one is right for you depends mostly on your passport. Rules change, so always check with the Spanish consulate before you apply.
Including Irish citizens and anyone with a second EU passport.
For citizens of partner countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and India.
For non-EU teachers who don't fit the Auxiliares rules.
Don't work on a tourist stay. Non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days but can't work. Some academies still offer cash-in-hand jobs, but working without the right visa can lead to fines and a ban from the Schengen area.
Salary
Spain is a lifestyle move more than a savings one. Here are typical monthly figures for 2026.
Often included at academies
In dollars, €1,400 is about $1,570 at the 2026 rate of roughly $1.12 to the euro. The Auxiliares stipend is set by the Ministry of Education for 2026-27. Academy figures are typical ranges, not guarantees.
Monthly budget
Pick a city, a job and how many private lessons you'd teach. Most teachers in Spain rent a room in a shared flat.
These are rough estimates for one person. Your rent and spending will vary.
When to apply
Schools and academies run from September to June. Summer brings English camps, and January brings a second, smaller hiring wave.
School and academy year
Auxiliares (2026-27)
Busiest academy hiring
Where to teach
The average room in a shared flat in Spain costs about €430 a month (idealista, early 2026), but expect nearer €600 in Madrid and Barcelona.
The biggest job market, with the most academies, bilingual schools and Business English work. Auxiliares here get a higher stipend for more hours.
Beaches, Gaudí and a huge international scene. Lots of jobs, but the highest rents in Spain, and some schools want a little Catalan or Spanish.
Sunshine, flamenco and tapas, with a slower pace and much lower rents. A favorite with Auxiliares in Andalusia.
Granada, Valencia, Málaga, Bilbao and Zaragoza all have academies, and rents are far kinder than in Madrid or Barcelona.
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Many teachers also find work by handing out CVs at academies in person in September. You'll also get our full Job Support bundle with your course.
Spain's official language assistant program, run by the Ministry of Education. Applications for 2026-27 have closed, so watch this page for the next window.
VisitTEFL jobs at Spanish academies, from Madrid to Seville, with new jobs added often.
Find jobsOne of the oldest TEFL job boards, with plenty of Spanish academy jobs. Filter by Spain.
Find jobsThe International job board often has jobs in Spain, especially in summer.
Find jobsSpain's biggest job site. Search for "profesor de inglés" to find local academy jobs.
Find jobsGood for bilingual schools and Business English jobs with companies.
Find jobsThere are also private assistant programs, mostly in Madrid, that place teachers in bilingual schools. Some charge a fee, so read the terms carefully. See more boards on our TEFL jobs page.
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FAQ
Yes, but it's harder than for EU citizens, because academies rarely sponsor work visas. Most Americans go through the Auxiliares de Conversación program, which gives you a visa and a placement in a public school. Others come on a student visa, which lets you work part time.
For academies, yes in most cases. Job adverts usually ask for a TEFL, CELTA or a similar qualification. The Auxiliares program doesn't require one, but a TEFL helps you plan lessons and pick up well-paid private students on the side.
Auxiliares get a stipend of €800 a month for 14 to 16 hours a week, with more in some regions such as Madrid. Full-time academy teachers usually earn about €1,200 to €1,600 a month, and private lessons pay around €15 to €25 an hour.
Sometimes. If you have an EU passport, many academies care more about your TEFL and your English than a degree. For the Auxiliares program you need a degree or to have finished at least two years of college.
Yes, but UK citizens now need a visa like other non-EU teachers. The Auxiliares program is open to UK applicants, and a student visa is another route. Irish citizens can still work in Spain freely as EU citizens.
Yes. For 2026-27, new applicants had to be at least 18 on January 1, 2026, and under 45 on January 1, 2027. Check the Ministry's page for the next year's rules.
Academies hire most in late August and September, before the school year starts, with a smaller wave in January. The Auxiliares program runs from November to May, and you apply months before.
Some academies, especially in Madrid and Barcelona, prefer CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL, but many accept an accredited 120-hour TEFL. See our guide to Online TEFL vs CELTA for when CELTA is worth the extra cost.
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