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[johnslat]

I found this job ad on another site that I frequent: TheApple. I don't know - sounds a bit too good to be true to me. Notice though - it says $3,000 to $3,500 ANNUALLY under "Compensation" BUT under "Benefits" it says this: BENEFITS. 3,500EUR/Monthly after taxes.
But then, I have no experience EFLing in Europe.

Job Status:
Full Time
Job Type:
Temp/Contract/Project
Career Level:
N/A
Compensation:
$3,000.00 to $3,500.00 annually, Commission: , 401K , insurance , bonus , equity
Job Description:
Non EU Citizens, Can now work with us in Spain, With our help to obtain a Visa/Work Permit. Because of the difficulties of non EU Citizens to obtain a Visa/Work Permit, before working in Spain, We have decided to set up an Association of Language Schools in Valencia, to enable us assist our employees to Obtain a Visa/Work Permit, at a short period of time. BENEFITS. 3,500EUR/Monthly after taxes. Paid round trip and Air port pick up. 3,000EUR Will be paid in completion of a year contract. Private Accommodation, with basic house hold necessities will be provided by the school Paid Vocational days, and all public holidays. Paid transportation and feeding allowances of 350EUR monthly. Health insurance. Overtime pay. JOB DETAILS 1 Year contact. Working hours: 6h/daily Class size: 15 to 20 students per each class. Age of students varies because our School is a languages school. Available School Library/text books, materials and Curriculum. Start date: 18th of May 2009. Teachers: 26 teachers, 11 foreign teachers. All our classes are with computer, Television Air condition with a conducive atmosphere. Any interested applicant should kindly contact us via mail: [email protected] Association of Language Schools in Valencia. C/ Mestre Racional, 1 46005-Valencia. Spain Mr Jonathan Morison Tell: +34 6286 77346 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aceicova.com
Specific Duties:
Language instructor
Requirements

Career Level:
N/A
Minimum Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Education Level:
N/A
Required Majors:
Preferred Majors:Yes
Apply Now

Mr Jonathan Morison
[email protected]
+34 6286 77346
Please include: resume, cover letter, letter of recommendation

http://www.theapple.com/careers/jobs/74

I have no idea whether this outsit is "legit" or not, so please proceed with caution.

[spiral78]

Johnslat, it's WAY out of line in terms of pay and benefits. Schools don't pay airfare and salaries are about 1/3 of the 3,500 monthly in this ad.

The highlights on 'getting work permits' is the ultimate tip off. They're going to want an application fee from the candidates.

Try it out - let us know how much the 'fee' is. The last time this scam went round the carousel, it was 750 USD, if I recall correctly.

[IanN]

If this were true I would apply today as I'm already in Valencia.

Another indication that it is a scam is that the website address they use is for an association of English teaching academies here. A friend of mine is the president so I'll let him know that it is being used for this purpose.

I know the area well as I have a few classes there and my accountant is just around the corner. I know that there isn't an academy there.

Have a look at this link and you can see for yourself.

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Mestre+Racional,+valencia&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.357317,101.777344&ie=UTF8&ll=39.463093,-0.363965&spn=0.006544,0.012424&z=17&iwloc=A&layer=c&cbll=39.463047,-0.364091&panoid=UaIBLgKRpfUFCY1vREBT4Q&cbp=12,328.54739224230855,,0,5

I agree that it would be fun to bait them and post any replies here.

[johnslat]

Many thanks - I thought it sounded very fishy. I've notified the administrator of the other site that it's a scam.