Comments on: McGinty School of English Almeria Spain http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html Independent Information on TEFL Life, Opportunities and Schools Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:04:03 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Longing http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-96262 Longing Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:01:10 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-96262 Hello, Despite all these negative comments, i wanna work in Mcginty School of English. I havent taken my university degree yet. For the next 3 years i have got some plans and working in this language school is one of them because i think that this will be a good experience for me. Could anyone tell me contact address of the school? I've found a phone number but if u have an e-mail address, it would be great for me. I'm so willing to work there and i can get used to the stuations , i wanna work there and i am sure that i will be successful because i love my job. :) thank you all... have a nice day. Hello,
Despite all these negative comments, i wanna work in Mcginty School of English. I havent taken my university degree yet. For the next 3 years i have got some plans and working in this language school is one of them because i think that this will be a good experience for me. Could anyone tell me contact address of the school? I’ve found a phone number but if u have an e-mail address, it would be great for me. I’m so willing to work there and i can get used to the stuations , i wanna work there and i am sure that i will be successful because i love my job. :) thank you all… have a nice day.

]]> By: John http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-95547 John Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:55:57 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-95547 I've had dealings with the Director in question and unfortunately they were not positive at all. I have been a victim of his bullying which was previously mentioned above and I would think very carefully before considering a post at this school. I’ve had dealings with the Director in question and unfortunately they were not positive at all. I have been a victim of his bullying which was previously mentioned above and I would think very carefully before considering a post at this school.

]]> By: nina http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-94675 nina Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:34:26 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-94675 All the negative comments are true, the positive ones he has probably written himself. And he doesn't pay anything above the average Almeria rates.Stay away. All the negative comments are true, the positive ones he has probably written himself. And he doesn’t pay anything above the average Almeria rates.Stay away.

]]> By: pussinboots http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-91211 pussinboots Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:09:09 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-91211 I would advise that anyone considering working for Mcginty School of English in Almeria ask for references from past teachers. It will be impossible to get references from present teachers as the entire staff leave at the end, or before the end, of every school year. I would advise that anyone considering working for Mcginty School of English in Almeria ask for references from past teachers. It will be impossible to get references from present teachers as the entire staff leave at the end, or before the end, of every school year.

]]> By: Arthur Scargill http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-90515 Arthur Scargill Mon, 26 May 2008 11:44:54 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-90515 Having worked at the McGinty School of English and planning my return for a second year I will undoubtedly agree with comments made by Nick, and despite claims from other contributors this is a genuine posting and not the work of the Director. For a start the facilities are excellent and the material available to the teachers is second to none. I believe having air conditioned classrooms and clean premises counts for a lot at the start of a new day. I have worked in both schools teaching students from 8-17 years of age and also in-company as well and have always found all the staff at McGinty, including the aforementioned Director, extremely helpful, cooperative and professional. I am looking forward to working again for the McGinty School of English in the future and would recommend it to anyone looking to teach in Almeria. Having worked at the McGinty School of English and planning my return for a second year I will undoubtedly agree with comments made by Nick, and despite claims from other contributors this is a genuine posting and not the work of the Director. For a start the facilities are excellent and the material available to the teachers is second to none. I believe having air conditioned classrooms and clean premises counts for a lot at the start of a new day. I have worked in both schools teaching students from 8-17 years of age and also in-company as well and have always found all the staff at McGinty, including the aforementioned Director, extremely helpful, cooperative and professional. I am looking forward to working again for the McGinty School of English in the future and would recommend it to anyone looking to teach in Almeria.

]]> By: herra http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-90505 herra Wed, 21 May 2008 11:02:55 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-90505 Well, I've had the pleasure to work at McGinty School of English for around 3 years now. I have found the director completely honest and impeccably fair at all times. The salary is well above average and there is additional work available if you want it. Facilities are very good with clean, air-conditioned classrooms and ample resources. I really am at a loss to explain the nameless negative comments on here. I suppose someone holds a grudge. After having worked in the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog, stab-you-in-the-back world of Madrid TEFL, I can honestly say that McGinty School of English is a delight to work for. Of course, if you think that coming to sunny Andalucia and working close to the beach etc means you can idle away your classes and abuse your position then McGinty will be no different from any other school and will, no doubt, not be too keen to renew your contract and the end of the year - this may account for some of the negative comments on here. Yes, it's a beautiful place and the school is modern and clean. Yes, the director is professional and fair. But, no it isn't a holiday camp. You do have to work and actually be able to teach! :-) Overall I heartily recommend both the Almeria area and McGinty School of English. Well, I’ve had the pleasure to work at McGinty School of English for around 3 years now.

I have found the director completely honest and impeccably fair at all times. The salary is well above average and there is additional work available if you want it.

Facilities are very good with clean, air-conditioned classrooms and ample resources.

I really am at a loss to explain the nameless negative comments on here. I suppose someone holds a grudge.

After having worked in the cut-throat, dog-eat-dog, stab-you-in-the-back world of Madrid TEFL, I can honestly say that McGinty School of English is a delight to work for.

Of course, if you think that coming to sunny Andalucia and working close to the beach etc means you can idle away your classes and abuse your position then McGinty will be no different from any other school and will, no doubt, not be too keen to renew your contract and the end of the year – this may account for some of the negative comments on here.

Yes, it’s a beautiful place and the school is modern and clean. Yes, the director is professional and fair. But, no it isn’t a holiday camp. You do have to work and actually be able to teach! :-)

Overall I heartily recommend both the Almeria area and McGinty School of English.

]]> By: Cookie Monster http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-90428 Cookie Monster Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:18:14 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-90428 I'm afraid the negative comments are true. Nick, it's true that the student retention rate is good and resources are above average but as a teacher we have to look at the teacher turnover which is extremely high. The Director will have you believe in your interview that it is 50% and that teachers leave because they have other plans, sick relatives etc.. The reality is closer to 90% and I know of teachers who had worked for him but left to work at other schools in Almeria. The sad fact is that he can actually be quite decent when he wants but if he has decided he doesn't like you, (for whatever reason) he will do everything to prove himself right; bullying if necessary. I’m afraid the negative comments are true. Nick, it’s true that the student retention rate is good and resources are above average but as a teacher we have to look at the teacher turnover which is extremely high. The Director will have you believe in your interview that it is 50% and that teachers leave because they have other plans, sick relatives etc.. The reality is closer to 90% and I know of teachers who had worked for him but left to work at other schools in Almeria. The sad fact is that he can actually be quite decent when he wants but if he has decided he doesn’t like you, (for whatever reason) he will do everything to prove himself right; bullying if necessary.

]]> By: Nick http://www.teflschoolreviews.com/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html/comment-page-1#comment-85705 Nick Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:14:17 +0000 http://www.teflwatch.org/mcginty-school-of-english-almeria-spain-2008347.html#comment-85705 I disgree. I worked with the Director for a year from 2002 - 2003 and thoroughly enjoyed my time with and the team. The facilities under his management are excellent, the classrooms clean and air-conditioned, his pupil retention rate is exceedingly high and he pays one of the best rates in Almeria. If you want additional work he has a large number of corporate clients and can offer summer holiday work in Scotland. All in all, I would recommend to anyone that they work at this location. I left after one year to come back to England and start a career in London - otherwise I would never have left. I disgree. I worked with the Director for a year from 2002 – 2003 and thoroughly enjoyed my time with and the team. The facilities under his management are excellent, the classrooms clean and air-conditioned, his pupil retention rate is exceedingly high and he pays one of the best rates in Almeria. If you want additional work he has a large number of corporate clients and can offer summer holiday work in Scotland. All in all, I would recommend to anyone that they work at this location. I left after one year to come back to England and start a career in London – otherwise I would never have left.

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