• How much support do you want when you start your job? Would you prefer to be left to your own devices or do you need to be in a small team of teachers with a DOS on-hand to advise you?
  
• Would you feel comfortable teaching English to children/business English? If not, would you consider a training course to prepare you?
  
• Would you be happy to work in a school that may not have an extensive resource library? This can often be the case in smaller schools, or those situated in remote locations.
  
• If your prospective job is available mid-academic year do you know if this because the school has gained extra work, or because teachers have left half way through their contract? If it is the latter, do you know why the teacher/s left without finishing their contract?
  
• Is the school the kind of place that will offer you career advancements, should you wish them? Do they offer any diploma qualification courses?

• Are you hoping to save any money whilst you are away? If so, will the pay/cost of living enable you to do this?
  
• Would you be happy to be the only native English teacher in a school, or town, or would you rather have others in the vicinity to socialise with?
  
• Does the school offer any kind of financial reimbursement of flights etc? If so, what are the conditions? Are you happy with these?

Foreign languages: Fluent in Spanish, basic ability in French and German.

Education

Teacher Training UK, London
Cambridge CELTA, “Pass B” grade March 2006

University of Bristol
BA (Hons) English Literature and Spanish (2:1) 2001 - 2005

ABC Grammar School Sixth Form
A’ Levels (Spanish- A, English Literature -A, History- B, General Studies-C) 1999-2001

ABC Grammar School
10 GCSE’s (A* -Spanish, English Literature, A-History, Mathematics, English Language, B- Chemistry, Phsyics, C- Physical Education, Geography
1992-1999

Employment to date

Wessex English College, Calle San Pedro, Madrid, Spain (September 2006-June 2007)
I worked as an EFL teacher at this private language school for one academic year. My role included the teaching of group and individual classes, to a wide range of age-groups, including Young Learners.

Summer Schools International, Coast Road, Brighton, BN1 3AB (June 2006- September 2006)
I worked as an EFL teacher at summer schools held at this centre in Brighton. My responsibilities also included the supervision of extra curricular activities and excursions.

Flyaway Holidays, Pier Drive, Brighton, BN12 1AB (August 2005-March 2006)
I worked as a customer services manager for this large travel company specializing in long haul holidays. The position involved managing a small team within the company’s customer services division and ensuring the smooth-running of the department. This relied heavily on my communication skills, which I feel were particularly developed during my time in the role.

Camp Europe, Nice, France (June 2004- September 2004)
My main role during this temporary summer post involved the supervising of outdoor activities for groups of 8-12 year olds. It gave me very good experience of working with young learners, and an insight into their wants and needs.

Useful Information

Interests: I am a very active person and enjoy many outdoor pursuits, including mountain biking and hiking. I am also a talented drummer and play in a local band.

IT Literacy: Word, Excel, Front Page and Office

Driving licence: I have a full licence and have been driving for 5 years.

Referees

John Smith: Director of Studies, Wessex English College, j.smith@wessexenglish.sp
Jane Jones: Managing Director, Flyway Holidays, jjones@flyaway.com

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