Improving Communication since 1994

At IC we not only pride ourselves on providing the best possible service for our students, but also on helping our teachers become the best they can be. Do you want to work in an environment where you can share, learn and develop as a teacher? Do you want to work in a highly motivated and confident team of people from diverse backgrounds? If so, we could be the school for you.

IC is owned and run by teachers who still teach every week, because we believe it is essential to stay close to the classroom and understand the realities our teachers face.

We are located in Bilbao, one of the largest cities in the north of Spain. Although just a short metro ride from the seaside, it has the feel of a small capital city. The Basque Country enjoys a slightly cooler climate than the 40ºC+ temperatures of the south, but we still enjoy long summers of a more comfortable 30ºC+, as well as enough rain to give us our beautiful green landscapes. Bilbao is home to the world‑famous Guggenheim Museum and boasts some of the finest cuisine in Spain. There are also good train and plane connections to major European cities as well as other parts of Spain. If you like good food, friendly people, mountains and the seaside, Bilbao might be the place for you.

Who do we teach?

Teddy Eddie young learners (2–7)

Kids (9–13)

Teens (14–19)

Adults (18+) and retirees

Business professionals (in‑company groups and 1:1 classes)

We offer small groups (maximum 10–12 students) and private one‑to‑one lessons, with both face‑to‑face and online options from our two centres in Bilbao.

We also run intensive courses at different times of the year and in‑company classes for local businesses.
We employ a mixture of new as well as experienced teachers

We have no preference for Native or Non-native speakers as long as your English level is C2

Job Information

Full‑time contracts from September to June

Part‑time contracts available

Summer‑only contracts also available

Average of 34 working hours per week (including planning and travel time)

Full national health and Social Security cover

Competitive salary package

Fully paid Christmas, Easter, local, national and regional holidays

Paid induction at the start of the contract

Assistance on arrival with accommodation and paperwork

Regular in‑house CPD sessions

Structured mentoring programme for new teachers

Requirements

C2 level of English

Right to work in the EU (European passport or equivalent)

CELTA or similar recognized TEFL qualification

Relevant teaching experience and reasonable Spanish (minimum A2) are clear advantages

Reliable, responsible and professional

A genuine team player

Enthusiastic, dynamic and willing to keep learning

Vacancies

We regularly recruit for the following positions:

Full‑time teachers (September to June)

Part‑time teachers (September to June)

Summer school teachers (July)

Teachers for two‑week Urban Camps in local primary schools in June (9:00–13:00, Monday to Friday)

Substitute teachers available for sickness and maternity cover