International House San Sebastian
IH San Sebastian, which locally is simply known as LACUNZA, is looking for effective and highly motivated teachers who will show a genuine interest in the company's clients both inside and outside the classroom. We expect them to be flexible and to participate enthusiastically in all our company's varied activities.
We will give ample support to enable teachers to perform at the required standard, as well as provide multiple opportunities for professional development in the form of the various courses, seminars and workshops which are held throughout the year. Lacunza - International House is a recognised centre for the University of Cambridge Examinations and is also a founder member of EAQUALS, the European Association for Quality Language Services.
Breakdown of Students:
Our clients (in-school EFL students) can be divided according to their age as follows:
over 25: 23.4%
18 - 24: 17%
15 - 17: 21.8%
12 - 14: 21.3%
8 - 11: 15.6%
below 8: 0.9%
Facilities:
Eighty-four classrooms in seven different buildings, each with its own staffroom fully equipped with the necessary teaching resources. The classrooms are all equipped with whiteboards and cassette players. Teachers share additional equipment, such as a video and OH projectors. There are Internet facilities located in the buildings.
Future Developments:
Business classes and classes in local schools
Main Activities:
- General English Courses for Adults
- General English Courses for Juniors
- General English Courses for Children
- Exam Preparation Courses
- English Executive Courses
- English Contract Courses off premises
- Telephone English Courses
- French for Adults, Younger Learners and Business
- Chinese
- Travel abroad
- Teacher training
- Lacunza Summer Camp
Useful Info:
We place a great deal of importance on in-service development. After working a year at the school, it is possible to do the DELTA Distance Training Course, and the school provides 90% funding for this, subject to conditions. There is a lot of experience on the school's teaching staff which include a Director of Education, Building Directors, two Young Learners co-ordinators, Teacher Trainers, a Business Department Director, and published course book writers.
Accommodation:
The school provides help in finding accommodation through a contact we have in a local agency. There is a set fee of 120€ per person for this service. The school pays a settling-in allowance of 205€.