What is Forenex?

Forenex is a private academic agency based in Madrid.  We organize English language summer courses for Spanish children and we’ve been doing it since 1992.  We don’t offer other academic courses throughout the year, meaning that we are able to fully dedicate ourselves to organizing our summer camps.  Forenex manages five residential camps throughout Spain and one non-residential camp in Madrid.  We also offer overseas courses for students but we do not recruit teaching staff for these courses.

 

 

Recruitment

English Teacher

We are looking for native English speakers who already have experience teaching groups of children, ideally in an ESL setting.  You should also be:

dynamic  

creative

motivated  

enthusiastic  

energetic  

willing to improvise

and most importantly prepared to teach English classes 

 

We expect our teachers to be flexible and willing to adapt to a new setting in an intense atmosphere.  They are also expected to be organized, to put in extra hours in order to prepare their classes and also attend the daily teachers' meeting run by the DOS (Director of Studies). 

 

Conditions

Teaching hours are 4-5 hours of class daily and you do not have duties as a monitor. Teachers will be contracted on a fortnight to fortnight basis and work for the whole month is  not guaranteed. The fortnights are treated as entirely different courses which means that in the event that a teacher is given the opportunity to work with us for the month of July, they will have a whole new class (the same level will try to be maintained) the following fortnight.  In some courses students enroll for only one week. Coruña is our only 3 week course and teachers will maintain the same students for the full 3 weeks.

In the five residential courses (Uclés, Gredos, La Coruña, Palma, and Pirineos) transportation to and from Madrid on the first and last day is included as is room, board and meals.  In the non-residential course (day camp in Madrid), lunch is provided; however, the teacher is responsible for his/her daily transport and his/her own housing.

 

What does Forenex provide?

Forenex provides a level-based workbook made up of 6 worksheets per week which consist of grammar, writing, vocabulary, reading and comprehension exercises.  Teachers are also given access to listening and pronunciation packs and are expected to choose 4 worksheets that best suit the level of their class, as such teachers will be expected to complete 10 worksheets per week. These worksheets should be used in the classroom and supplemented with your own teaching ideas.   In all of our courses, we highly focus on the development of our students'  oral skills. This means that you as the teacher need to constantly be encouraging your students to practice and improve their English skills, whether it be through creative activities, stories, speaking games or music. 

 

Other summer 2012 job openings in the English department:

 

Blogger  

We are looking for native speakers who are tech savvy to observe our students in English classes and blog their daily progress. In order to get more of an idea of what the blogger position entails, please visit http://www.forenex.com/blogs-forenex. If you possess these skills and are interested then please detail it in the “special skills” section of the application form.  

 

Basketball Coach  

We are looking for coaches to work for our camps in the Pirineos and Las Rozas. If you have experience coaching young people then please detail it in the “special skills” section of the application form.  

 

On-stage teacher  

We are looking for On-stage teachers for our camps in Las Rozas and the Pirineos.  If you have experience on the stage or as a dance or drama teacher then please detail it in the “special skills” section of the application form.

 

Drama / dance / music teacher

We are looking for teachers who can teach English through dance, drama or music to work in our camp in Uclés.  If you’re interested please detail it in the “special skills” section of the application form.  

 

Sailing instructor  

If you have a sailing instruction certificate and are interested in working as an instructor for Forenex please let us know on the “special skills” section of the application form.  

 

 

Courses available

 

**Please note: All course info is subject to change**

 

Residential options:

Gredos Summer School, Madrid  

Age: 4-9 years old

Dates:  1st Fortnight: Sunday 1st July- Sunday 15th July

*Teachers are required to travel to camp on Saturday 30th June*

Location:  Gredos is located 85km northwest of Madrid, next to San Martín de Valdeiglesias.

Setting: The seminary college of Rozas de Puerto Real sits at the foothill of the Sierra de Gredos and is surrounded by 15 hectares of beautiful nature. 

Teachers’ Accommodations: Teachers will stay in the seminary college in dorm style rooms and will share bathrooms. This is a very rustic, summer camp-style course, as such teachers should like nature and not be opposed to an intense group setting or all of the “extras” that come along with shared living.  

Teaching Schedule:

Monday-Friday:

9:00-12:00 – morning classes with a 15 minute break

12:00 – Daily Teachers’ Meeting with DOS

15:00-17:00 – afternoon classes

Other details:  Teachers are welcome to use the pool and other sporting equipment when the children are not using it and provided it has first been reserved with the Camp Director.  Gredos is ideal for walking and hiking. The main village, Rozas de Puerto Real, is approximately 40 minutes walking distance.  It gets very hot in Gredos, but the classrooms within the college will be nice and cool in comparison. At night it gets chilly, so layers are recommended. 

 

 

 

Uclés Summer School, Cuenca  

Age: 1st Fortnight: 9-14 years old 2nd Fortnight: 5-14 years old

Dates: 1st Fortnight: Sunday 1st July – Sunday 15th July

             2nd Fortnight: Sunday 15th July – Sunday 29th July

*Teachers are required to travel to camp on Saturday 30th June*

Location:  Uclés, in the province of Cuenca, is 98 km East of Madrid and just past the Castilla-La Mancha border.  It is a 10 minute car ride from Tarancón where you will find RENFE and buses (www.auto-res.com) to Madrid and other locations on the East Coast.

Setting:  This course takes place in the 16th century monastery of Uclés. The monastery, which forms part of the Order of Santiago, is surrounded by beautiful sunflower fields and is the ideal setting for people who want to enjoy the countryside and escape from big city life for the summer. 

Teachers’ Accommodations:  Teachers sleep in large corridor style bedrooms with teachers of the same sex. Bathrooms are also shared.  Staying at the monastery is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, however, teachers should like nature and not be opposed to an intense group setting or all of the “extras” that come along with shared living.  

Teaching Schedule: 

Monday-Friday:

9:00-12:00 – morning classes with a 15 minute break

12:00 – Daily Teachers’ Meeting with DOS

15:00-17:00 – afternoon classes

Other Details:  Teachers are welcome to use the pool and other sporting equipment when the children are not using it provided it has first been reserved with the Camp Director.  Uclés is ideal for walking and hiking.  Being on the plain, it is extremely hot and dry.  However, during the hottest hours you are inside the thick walls of the monastery.  At night it is chilly, so layers are recommended. 

 

 

Coruña Summer School, Galicia  

Age: 10-17 years old

Dates: Wednesday 4th July – Wednesday 25th July

*Teachers will travel on Tuesday 3rd July*

Location:  La Coruña, Galicia (Northwest Spain)

Setting:  The Rialta Residence is a university residence during the academic year and acts as the setting of our summer course in La Coruña in July.  The residence is located 10 minutes from the center of the city in the residential zone known as La Zapateira, which is located 5 minutes from the airport.  There is a complimentary shuttle bus that runs hourly from the residence to the center of La Coruña.  Classes, accommodations, meals and some activities take place at the residence.

Teachers’ Accommodation:  Teachers sleep in double or triple rooms with en suite bathrooms.  

Teaching Schedule: 

Monday – Saturday:

9:00 – 13:30. 4 hours of real teaching, 30 minutes of dispersed break time

The Daily Teachers’ Meeting follows class.

*Teachers are required to attend Parents’ Day on Sunday 15th July*

Other Details:  La Coruña is a quaint and affordable seaside city.  While sun may not be guaranteed, the nights are cool, which is a break from the constant heat found in Madrid or Barcelona during the summer. There is a small gym with an indoor swimming pool on-site and teachers can use sports facilities when they are not being used by the children. Wifi is also available.

 

Pirineos Summer School, Catalonia  

Age: 1st fortnight: 9-17 years old  2nd fortnight: 5-17 years old

Dates: 1st Fortnight: Friday 29th June – Thursday 12th July

             2nd Fortnight: Friday 13th July- Friday 27th July

*Teachers will travel on Thursday 28th June*

Location: Barcelona, Bellver de la Cerdaña, 150 kilometers from the center of Barcelona and close to the French and Andorran borders.

Setting: The town itself is on the shores of the Segre River and at the foot of the Pirineos mountains in the Parque Natural del Cadí. The camp takes place in the residence La Bruna.

Teachers’ Accommodations: Teachers will teach in the Bellver town school and sleeping arrangements will be confirmed at a later date.  

Teaching Schedule:

Saturday – Wednesday, 9.30 – 16.45

Teachers will give 4.5 hours of class a day which are scheduled around the multi-sporting activities in which the children participate.  Teachers will have free time during the day but they will be expected to use some for class preparation and for DOS meetings.

 

 

Palma Summer School, Majorca  

Age: 10-17 years old

Dates:   1st Fortnight: Wednesday 4th July – Wednesday 18th July

               2nd Fortnight: Wednesday 18th July – Wednesday 1st August

*Teachers are required to travel to camp on Tuesday 3rd July*

Location:  Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Balearic Islands

Setting:  Our course in Palma takes place at the university residence of the UIB (Universidad de las Islas Baleares).   It is 15 minutes NE of the center of Palma, very close to the airport. 

Teachers’ Accommodations:  Teachers will stay on the University residence in double rooms with an en-suite bathroom. Classes, accommodations, meals and some activities take place at the residence.

Teaching Schedule:

Monday – Saturday, 09.30 – 14.00

4 hours of real teaching with 30 minutes of dispersed break time

14:30: LUNCH

The Daily Teachers’ Meeting will usually follow lunch

Other details: Teachers have access to all sport facilities at UIB when they are not being used by the children.  Internet is available but it is recommended that you bring an ethernet cable as the wifi connection is occasionally weak. It is hot and humid in Palma in July and sun is pretty much guaranteed. There is a metro station about 10 minutes walk away from the residence which takes you into the “Plaza de España” in the city center.

 

 

August 

 

Uclés August Summer School, Cuenca  

Ages: 5-18 years old

Dates:     1st Fortnight: Sunday 29th July – Sunday 12th August

                 2nd Fortnight: Sunday 12th August – Sunday 26th August

Uclés August will follow the same format as July. Please see course information above. 

 

Palma Summer School, Majorca

Ages: 10-17 years old

Dates:   1st Fortnight: Monday 1st August- Monday 15th August

 

Palma August will follow the same format as July. Please see course information above. 

 

 

August work will not be confirmed until July for both new and veteran teachers, and will be highly based on your performance from the previous month. It will also depend on student enrollment.

 

Non-residential option:

 

Las Rozas Day Camp, Madrid  

Age: 5-17 years old

Dates: 1st Fortnight: Monday 2nd July – Friday 13th July

        2nd Fortnight: Monday 16th July – Friday 27th July

*Teachers must attend a pre-course meeting. This will be confirmed at a later date but will likely be on 29th June. *

Location: Las Matas, Madrid (A 10 minute walk from Las Matas cercanías train station)

Setting: This course takes place in Colegio Balder which is situated in Las Matas residential zone. 

Teaching Schedule:

Monday –Friday: 9.30 – 17.30                                                                    

Teachers will give 4.5 hours of class a day which are scheduled around the different sporting activities in which the children participate.  Teachers will have free time during the day but they will be expected to use some for class preparation and for DOS meetings. It is not possible to maintain private classes during the day (9:30– 17:30) while teaching at our camp.

Other details:  Lunch will be provided, however teachers will be expected to make their own way to and from the day camp.

 

 

Summer 2012

All interested applicants can apply here.  You will receive a confirmation email once your application form has been received.  

 

For directions to our office in Madrid, please click here.

 

Contact Details:

Tel: +34 91 308 41 99

Fax: +34 91 310 36 72

Email:  English@forenex.com