Native English is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Academic Director / Head of Studies to join our established English language academy in Cartagena and Fuente Álamo, Murcia, Spain.

The successful candidate will lead and support our teaching team, oversee academic standards, coordinate teaching programmes and contribute to the continued development of our academy. We are looking for a motivated professional with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, who is passionate about delivering high-quality English language education.

Qualifications

Essential requirements:

  • Minimum C1 level of English.
  • Proven experience teaching English as a foreign language.
  • Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to motivate, support and manage a teaching team.
  • Good Spanish communication skills for working with students, families and administrative staff.
  • Confidence using digital teaching tools and educational technology.

Desirable qualifications and experience:

  • Degree in Education, English Studies, Languages or a related field.
  • CELTA, DELTA, TEFL, Trinity CertTESOL or equivalent teaching qualification.
  • Previous experience as a Head of Studies, Academic Coordinator or in a similar leadership position.
  • Experience preparing students for Cambridge English examinations.
  • Experience in teacher training, mentoring and professional development.

Conditions

  • Full-time, on-site position.
  • Based at Native English in Santa Ana (Cartagena), with responsibilities reaching across our two academy locations.
  • A varied role combining academic leadership, staff coordination and some teaching responsibilities of around 16 hours per week with the remainder of the time used to lead the team.
  • Opportunity to contribute to academic planning, curriculum development and continuous improvement.
  • Supportive, professional and collaborative working environment.

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience – in the region of 25,000€ per year to start.
  • Full-time permanent employment contract.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and career development.
  • Ongoing teacher training and professional development opportunities.
  • Friendly, supportive and established teaching team.
  • Opportunity to take an active role in shaping the academic direction of a growing language academy.