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[canisden]

I am new to the cafe and teaching ESL. However, I have read enough horror stories to know to be careful. I confirmed that one ad that has appeared on several job sites is a scam. Where should I post the information? The job is with Deutshe Schule Malaga. Maybe everyone knows about it already, but I was recruited and given an "offer". I don't want anyone scammed and wanted to get the word out.

[naturegirl321]

Here's a good place. The German school in Malaga? that's something. BOttom line with scams, if it's too good to be true, then it usually is.

[canisden]

I guess I wasn't clear in my first post. The ad is a scam. The school doesn't know anything about the ad, and I've seen it in several places. Someone who calls himself Mr. Andrew Coleman [email protected] emailed me to ask whether I was interested. Thanks to forums like this, I was pretty cautious. I emailed the headmaster and here is his response:

I don�t know Mr. A. Coleman, he does not work for us and we are very surprised, that there exists a job offer in the Internet. We are an official German School in the foreign system of the Federal Republic of Germany in Spain and we are recruiting our staff by the official institutions (foreign office) of Germany and the spanish teachers by the official employment office.
Kind regards
Dr.Korsten, Headmaster
Deutsche Schule in der Provinz M�laga

[naturegirl321]

what's the scammer offering? Isn't it obvious that it's a scam?

[denise]

You could post it in the Europe forum. I would hope that since the school in question now knows that there is a scam out there with its name attached, it is looking into the issue on its own.

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[canisden]

Here is the email I received which is identical to the ads posted on several sites:

We Are pleased to received your application for the English vacant position in Deutsche Schule Malaga. Before proceeding further, we would like to apologise for our inability to provide you with the English Version of the school website, The web site is currently under going upgrade for the English version. It will be ready before the resumption date. However, we would like to give you details of the job and the procedures below:

1, Accommodation--We provide our staff with 2 bedroom furnished apartment. Talking about the accommodation in Deutsche Schule Malaga, It is located in the heart and most beautiful area of Marbella, The condition of the accommodation is free for all staff of as long as you keep your service with us.

2, Salary--We make payment in Euro and the base salary is 1800 Euro monthly after all taxes deduction accordingly to the European wages law.

3, Classes--Classes is base on assigned course books which will be provided by Deutsche Schule Malaga. You can also come along with any textbook that will assist you with your teaching job here if you have.

4,Contract service--Contract only involve teaching on the site. And it a 1 year contract agreement. The Job started on the 7th of September 2009.

5,Teaching Schedules--You only teach 7 hours everyday (Monday to Friday) and you take off duty every Saturday and Sunday. The classes are in small sizes, contains 18 students in a class and it located in a well conducive environment for teaching and learning.

6, Support--Regarding the educational/curriculum support from the school, We provide all courses textbook and materials for the teachers but students also come with their own material as well.

7, Medical program--You will be entitle to a free medical insurance program that we offer for all the staffs of Deutsche Schule Malaga. You would also have to involve when you arrive. This is also done inorder to determine the fitness of all the teachers.

8, Visa and work permit--Regarding the Visa and work permit procedure, A Reliable Travel agency in Spain will take care of your Visa and work permit.

9, Vacation--You will be due for 15 days vacation with round trip tickets when due for holiday.

10, Provisions--An excluded official car will be provided for the use of you and your family. Also the accomodation is already furnished. All Items inside the apartment remains the property of Deutsche Schule Malaga.

11, Flight support--Concerning the ticketing fares, Deutsche Schule Malaga render support for flight fare and travel plans to get you here with the help of their Travel Agency.

Lastly, Let us know if you are satisfy with the job details and offer soonest.Thanks once again for interest i will look forward to reading from you soonest..

Mr Andrew Coleman
Corresponding Officer United Kingdom
Deutsche schule Malaga
[email protected]

Deutsche Schule Malaga
Apartado de Correos, 318
29600 Marbella
Spain

I wonder how many newbies will send money to the Reliable Travel agency, or show up for at the school expecting to start work?

[naturegirl321]

Actually, it DOES seem legit, which is scary. Except for the visa, and car. And they don-t ask you to send money. I can see why people would get sucked in.