Ibiza English Teacher Jobs Offer Accommodation but Exclude Family Members and Pets

10. November 2026

A recruitment advertisement for English teachers in Ibiza has sparked criticism from the CCOO education union because of restrictions attached to the accommodation offered to successful applicants. The Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza is seeking teachers for the 2026-2027 academic period, offering monthly gross salaries of up to €2,176 and accommodation in the island's capital.

However, the job advertisement states that the accommodation is exclusively for teachers and that family members and pets are not permitted. The condition has raised concerns about the difficulties faced by professionals who want to relocate to Ibiza with their children or partners, particularly given the island's shortage of affordable housing.

The advertisement was published on the international recruitment platform TEFL.com and covers teaching positions from November 2026 to June 2027.

Two English Teaching Positions Available

The Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza is advertising two positions for qualified English teachers to work with children and adults.

The roles can be full-time or part-time, depending on the applicant's qualifications and the school's requirements.

The advertised salaries are:

  • Full-time position: €2,176 gross per month.

  • Part-time position: €1,600 gross per month, corresponding to 70% of the full working day.

The school is looking for native English-speaking applicants with a university degree and teacher training or previous teaching experience.

Non-native English speakers must have a C1 level of English, a university degree and either a Spanish master's degree in teaching or a recognised TEFL qualification, such as CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL.

Previous teaching experience is considered an advantage. Applicants must also have permission to work in the European Union or a valid work permit.

Accommodation Restricted to Teachers

The accommodation provision is one of the most notable conditions in the advertisement.

The school describes the accommodation as affordable and secure, located in the centre of Ibiza. However, it explicitly states that it is exclusively for teachers and that family members and pets are not permitted.

The listing does not explain whether the accommodation consists of individual apartments, rooms in shared properties or another arrangement. It also does not specify whether teachers will be charged for the accommodation or how much it would cost.

These unanswered questions are important for applicants considering relocating to Ibiza, particularly those who would need to move with a partner or children.

The restriction concerns the accommodation provided through the offer. The advertisement does not state that candidates with families are excluded from applying for the teaching positions themselves.

CCOO Questions the Impact on Teachers with Families

The conditions have been criticised by CCOO Enseñanza Privada de las Pitiusas.

Speaking to La Voz de Ibiza, Jorge Alberto Argüelles, the union's representative for private education in the Pitiusas, questioned whether restrictions on family members help address the island's difficulties in attracting and retaining professionals.

He highlighted the potential consequences for teachers with dependent children, particularly those in single-parent households who may find it difficult to accept a job if the accommodation provided cannot be shared with their families.

Argüelles described the restriction as discriminatory, although he did not make a legal assessment of the condition.

The union representative also said CCOO had not received complaints about similar arrangements in other cases.

The Language School Had Not Explained the Conditions

La Voz de Ibiza contacted the Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza to request clarification about the accommodation arrangements.

The questions included whether the accommodation consists of individual properties or shared apartments, whether teachers are expected to contribute towards the cost, and whether the restriction on family members is related to the characteristics of the properties or an internal policy.

The newspaper also asked whether applicants could choose to arrange their own accommodation if they wanted to relocate with their partners or children.

At the time of publication, the school had not responded to those questions. Consequently, the precise conditions and reasons behind the restriction remain unclear.

Housing Difficulties Continue to Affect Ibiza's Education Sector

The debate surrounding the recruitment advertisement reflects a wider challenge for employers trying to attract professionals to Ibiza.

High rental prices and limited housing availability can make relocating to the island difficult, even for people who have secured employment.

Argüelles described cases of teachers facing substantial increases in rent and recalled one professional who was considering where to park a motorhome after finding work in Ibiza but struggling to secure suitable accommodation.

He also explained that some educational centres try to help incoming employees by providing temporary accommodation or assisting them with their rental searches. However, he stressed that these initiatives are not enough to overcome the wider housing problem.

Government Has Its Own Housing Support Programme for Teachers

The difficulty of finding accommodation for teachers has also been recognised by the Balearic Government.

In June 2025, the regional Department of Education announced a programme intended to help teaching staff arriving in Ibiza and Formentera find rental housing.

Under the initiative, the territorial education directorate acts as an intermediary between property owners and teachers seeking accommodation, helping connect available rental properties with incoming professionals.

The Government also introduced additional payments for certain teaching posts classified as difficult or very difficult to fill.

These public-sector measures are separate from the accommodation offered by the Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza, which is a private language school.

Housing Crisis Adds to the Pressure on Education Workers

For CCOO, the issue is part of a broader problem affecting workers across the island. The union argues that the cost and availability of housing can make it difficult for professionals to accept employment in Ibiza or remain there in the longer term.

The subject has also featured among the concerns surrounding the general strike scheduled for 11 November 2026, with housing affordability forming part of the wider debate about working and living conditions in the Balearic Islands.

The recruitment advertisement highlights the challenge facing employers who need to attract qualified teachers while offering working and accommodation conditions that are practical for people relocating to the island.

Until the school clarifies the accommodation arrangements, applicants will need to seek further information about the type of housing available, its cost and the restrictions attached to its use.

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