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Become an Auxiliar de Conversación in the Region of Murcia
Teach English in Murcia and Live the ConversaSpain Experience!
The Region of Murcia is located on the South East coast of Spain, nestled in between the better-known regions of Valencia and Andalusia. It is a region in which the sun shines for over 3,000 hours each year, with hot summers and mild winters. It can be considered a melting pot of various cultures: Spanish, Arabic, Jewish, and Christian.
Welcome to Murcia!
While teaching in Murcia, you can go hiking in the beautiful mountains, explore the quaint little squares, or go searching for hidden beaches along the coast. In addition to this, Murcia offers great gastronomy, from delicious paella to an endless variety of tapas. It is also well located and connected to discover the cities of Granada, Sevilla, Córdoba, Valencia, Málaga, and even Madrid.
Region of Murcia
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15 teaching hours per week
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4 teaching days a week
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€857 monthly stipend (tax-free)
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Health coverage included
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Primary and secondary schools
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Placements in the capital city, towns, and villages (pueblos). Some of them are on the coast!
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8 months (Oct-May), 7 months (Nov-May),
or 5 months (Jan-May) -
Paid school holidays (Christmas, Easter, and local festivities), except for the summer period
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In-person Orientation Day where you will meet other Auxiliares de Conversación
Requirements to Teach English in Murcia with ConversaSpain
- Be a native-level English speaker from Australia, Canada, Fiji, Malta, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Vanuatu, or hold a C2 English certificate (CEFR) or equivalent if you are from Austria, Denmark, Finland, India, Norway, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, Sweden, or Switzerland.
- Hold a university/college degree (e.g.: Bachelor’s, Master’s, NQF7, Associate’s, or equivalent) in any subject, or be enrolled, at least, in the second year of your university degree.
- Be aged up to 59 by the 1st of January 2026.
- Have a clean background check.
- Speaking Spanish is NOT a requirement.
Choose Your ConversaSpain Experience!
Practical Information for life in Murcia
Cost of living
Housing:
Housing will be the highest expense, even though Spain's rent is 45% lower than in the US.
Utilities:
Utilities include water, light, gas.. Some apartments might charge this together with rent.
Groceries:
Some of Spain's cheaper supermarkets include Mercadona, Alcampo, Lidl or Dia.
Fun!:
Of course, it's important to live somewhere and to eat something, but so is to have fun!
Housing:
Housing will be the highest expense, even though Spain's rent is 45% lower than in the US.
Utilities:
Utilities include water, light, gas.. Some apartments might charge this together with rent.
Groceries:
Some of Spain's cheaper supermarkets include Mercadona, Alcampo, Lidl or Dia.
Fun!:
Of course, it's important to live somewhere and to eat something, but so is to have fun!
Finding Acommodation in Murcia
Finding housing can be challenging, but everyone ends up figuring it out! Here are some trustworthy websites you could use.
Rights as a tenant
When renting, especially abroad, it’s very important to know your rights. Below, and in our Instagram, you can find some of them!
Check out our blog “How to Find Housing in Spain” for helpful resources
Click in the sections below!
Where Can You Live the ConversaSpain Experience in Murcia?
All placements are managed by the Regional Education Authority and there is a diversity of locations within the Region of Murcia where you can be placed:
There are two main cities: Murcia and Cartagena. Other than the exciting city life, there are opportunities to explore Murcia’s impressive nature from its towns and villages, some of them near the sea! You will find that Murcia’s people are warm and welcoming, especially those living in smaller areas who will embrace you as another member of their community!
