We are seeking professional and committed EFL teachers to join our team on a full-time basis.

The role involves teaching children, teens and adults, including Cambridge exam preparation courses, in our busy and well-established language school.

• Full-time position (Monday -Friday only)
• 25 hours weekly directed time (maximum 23 teaching hours)
• General English and Cambridge exam preparation

This is a rewarding but demanding role, best suited to teachers who are organised, proactive and comfortable working in a dynamic school environment which prioritises professional dialogue. In our recent Aisli inspection ( February 2026), the genuine culture of professional development was highlighted as one of our key strengths. A summary of the inspection report will be shared with candidates invited to interview.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This position would suit a teacher who:

• has proven experience working in a busy language school environment
• is confident managing a varied timetable across age groups and levels
• enjoys working alongside senior members of the team to review progress of classes and students
• enjoys working collaboratively within a highly accountable teaching team
• is organised, resilient and able to maintain high standards under pressure

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL

• be educated to Bachelor degree level and hold a recognised ELT qualification (CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL)
• have at least 2 years' post-qualification teaching experience
• demonstrate native-level English proficiency across all skills
• have experience teaching Cambridge exam preparation courses
• be skilled in planning and delivering effective lesson sequences (not isolated lessons)
• monitor and respond to student progress using formative assessment and feedback
• contribute actively to student evaluation and course development
• show a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice to refine teaching practice and drive students' progress
• work positively and professionally as part of a collaborative team

We are particularly interested in candidates who are looking to develop their teaching practice and take on responsibility within a structured, accountable environment where expectations are high and performance, reliability, and contribution to the wider school are expected and recognised.

IDEALLY, YOU WILL ALSO HAVE

• experience working in a European language school
• an interest in developing your Italian language skills
• a driving licence

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

We are an independent language school with over 25 years' experience. We are a long-standing member of AISLI (Italian Association of Language Schools) and an Authorised Cambridge Exam Centre.

The school is led by Director and DOS Sam Dyer, with over 30 years' experience in ELT and a background in UK primary education and Special Educational Needs.

We combine strong academic standards, a supportive and professional working environment, and genuine care for our students and their progress.

WHAT WE OFFER

• a professional and collaborative teaching environment
• a structured mentoring and induction programme (fully paid)
• ongoing CPD focused on classroom impact and learning outcomes
• opportunities to develop into senior teacher / management roles
• training and opportunities to become a Cambridge Speaking Examiner
• access to extensive in-house teaching resources and planning systems
• modern teaching spaces and well-equipped staff facilities

We are based in a safe and welcoming small-town community, offering an excellent quality of life and low cost of living.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please include:

• a full CV including all your teaching experience to date
• details of your status to work in Italy
• a short paragraph outlining your reasons for applying to us

Degree Required

Applicants should have one of the following required qualifications:
Cambridge CELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, BA TEFL, BA TESOL, Trinity Joint CertTESOL, Cambridge DELTA, Trinity DipTESOL, Masters MA TESOL, MA TEFL

Teaching experience: 2 years

Native level English speaker preferred

Cambridge CELTA

• Cambridge DELTA
• Trinity CertTESOL
• Trinity DipTESOL
• BA TEFL/TESOL
• MA TESOL

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• 1,395 EURO gross monthly salary under the Italian AISLi-CCNL national contract ( 9 months - renewable). This is enhanced by our Stamford Professional Package, which incorporates all additional financial benefits and provides structured salary increases based on relevant experience and qualifications
• Maximum 23 teaching hours per week
• Paid induction period
• Paid holidays (Christmas, Easter and national holidays)

Unlike some language schools in Italy, we do not operate an hours bank (monte ore) system. Your monthly salary and timetable are stable, and you are not expected to owe or make up hours that were not taught earlier in the year.

Additional support includes:

• contribution towards initial travel expenses
• low-cost, comfortable accommodation in the town centre, ready on arrival
• airport pick-up and full settling-in support
• assistance with residency and healthcare administration
• shared use of school cars locally

Professional development:

• structured CPD programme focused on classroom impact
• observation programme including opportunities for peer observations
• open-door policy in mornings for informal support/advice with the DOS and ADOS
• partial funding towards DELTA (or equivalent advanced qualification) after successful completion of the first year
• opportunities to develop into senior teacher / management roles
• training as a Cambridge Speaking Examiner after successful completion of the first year