I came to teach in ECI Andujar in April 2016 for three months to cover a maternity leave.

Everyone at the school has been very friendly and welcoming. The support from management and colleagues is total and the atmosphere is friendly. The teaching resources are extensive and the classrooms are well-equipped with interactive whiteboards. It’s a really nice place to work.

Andujar is a small town with a lovely historic centre and all amenities. There are lots of shops and supermarkets and a riverside walk. It’s easy to get into the hills on the edge of the Sierra Andujar if you like walking.

There are bus and train connections to Sevilla, Córdoba, Malaga and Madrid as well as local towns.

In the few weeks that I’ve been here, I’ve joined a gym, found a wonderful Spanish teacher close to the school and been invited out for drinks and excursions. There is also an English conversation group in the town where you can meet local people to chat in English and Spanish.