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EFL Teacher for Young Learners, Teens and Adults

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  • Italy: Siracusa, Sicily.
  • The Academy Srl
  • Experience: 1 YEAR
  • Number of positions: 2
  • Degree Required
  • Applicant must have permission to work in the EU or hold a valid work permit for employment in the EU.

Job Summary

Details of Position

The Academy of English is a well-established language school located in the beautiful coastal city of Siracusa, Sicily. As a Cambridge English Platinum Centre, we enjoy an excellent reputation for the high quality of our courses and serve as a certification examination hub for an extensive geographical area. We are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated teachers to join our team in a full-time capacity.

Why Join Our Team?

At the Academy, we strive to ensure a positive learning experience for our students and a relaxed, professional working environment for our staff. When you join us, you can expect:

Exceptional Support: Benefit from significant guidance and ongoing support provided by our highly experienced academic coordination team.

Career Growth: We are invested in our teachers' futures and offer opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Positive Culture: Enjoy teaching in a supportive, dynamic, and welcoming environment.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience teaching Young Learners.

A background in preparing students for Cambridge English examinations.

CELTA, TEFL, or equivalent certification

Qualifications

Cambridge CELTA

Required:

Experience teaching young learners
Degree
CELTA or equivalent teaching qualification, e.g. the Trinity Cert Tesol
Right to work in the EU

Desirable:

Experience teaching Cambridge English exam preparation courses
Experience teaching online

Salary and Benefits

€1,300 - €1,400 / month net
≈ £1,103–£1,187 / $1,490–$1,604
Bonus plan Contract completion gratuity Holiday pay Professional development

Contract: FIDEF (Italian National Confederation of Educational Institutions) contract
Period of contract: October 1st 2026 - June 30th 2027
Hours: 100 hours monthly

  • A minimum monthly starting salary of 1300 (one thousand three hundred euros)
  • An end-of-contract bonus of 50 (fifty euros) per each month worked.
  • An additional 50 (fifty euros) per month is paid as a fringe benefit to cover utility expenses .
  • Christmas and Easter holidays are paid in full.
  • All Italian national and public holidays are paid in full.
  • 2 additional paid days off during the academic year
  • Our housing department provides professional assistance in finding suitable accommodation within walking distance of our school.
  • Two consecutive days off per week (teachers who work on Saturdays have their day off on Mondays).
  • Internal training sessions are timetabled within contracted working hours.
  • Bi-weekly lesson planning sessions and ELT book clubs for teachers keen to develop.
  • Staff events and outings.
  • Opportunities for career growth and professional development options for suitable candidates.
  • Additional retention bonuses.

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Job Summary

The Academy of English is a well-established school based in the beautiful city of Siracusa on the east coast of Sicily, with modern, fully-equipped premises and a large private garden.

We are a Cambridge English Platinum centre and are seeking enthusiastic and motivated teachers of young learners, teens and adults to join our team of experienced teachers.

Successful candidates will find a friendly, dynamic and supportive working environment.


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