Dear Future Colleague

Somewhere in southern Italy there are hundreds of children who deserve an outstanding English teacher next September.

Not an adequate teacher.
Not someone who simply gets through the coursebook.
Not someone who fills lessons with games because "they're only kids."
A genuinely outstanding teacher.

Perhaps that's you.

We're looking for someone slightly obsessed.
Not with grammar.
Not with worksheets.
Not with Cambridge exams.

Obsessed with one thing: How children learn

• The kind of teacher who notices when the quiet child speaks for the first time.
• Who leaves school thinking, "Why did Activity A work better than Activity B today?"
• The sort of teacher who buys children's books because they might work brilliantly in class.
• The sort of teacher who gets excited when an eight-year-old suddenly uses English spontaneously for the first time.

If that sounds familiar, we should probably meet.

ABOUT US

For more than 30 years, Stamford has quietly built a reputation for doing one thing exceptionally well: helping children, teenagers and adults become confident users of English.
We're an independent, British-owned language school, an authorised Cambridge English Examination Centre and a longstanding AISLI member.
Our School Director Sam has over 30 years of classroom experience in Italy and the UK and still loves teaching and learning today!

But those aren't the reasons our teachers stay.

They stay because we care deeply about good teaching.
We're the sort of school that talks about pedagogy over coffee.
That shares ideas.
That reflects.
That asks questions.
That believes nobody ever finishes learning how to teach.

We don't recruit because we have classes to fill.
We recruit because we're hoping to find another teacher to complete our super team of experienced educators

This probably IS the right school for you if...

You genuinely enjoy teaching children.
You believe routines, relationships and high expectations change lives.
You enjoy feedback because it helps you grow.
You still get excited planning lessons.
You celebrate progress more than perfection.
You'd rather teach one brilliant lesson than three average ones.
You believe kindness and challenge belong together.

This probably ISN'T the right school if...

You're looking for an easy year abroad.
You believe Young Learners mainly need entertaining.
You prefer working completely independently without being accountable for your childrens progress
You're simply looking for any job in Italy.
You think professional development ends when your CELTA finishes.

THE ROLE

Teaching mainly Young Learners (approximately ages 6-12)
Long-term students who stay with us for years rather than weeks.
In-house teaching Mon-Fri, NOT shifts in different towns
One established company with a great team of highly experienced teachers.
Full legal employment under the AISLI national agreement.
Sensible teaching hours that allow time to plan well.
Ongoing mentoring and professional development.

WHAT WE OFFER

• a structured mentoring and induction programme (fully paid)
• ongoing CPD focused on classroom impact and learning outcomes
• observation programme including opportunities for peer observations
• open-door policy in mornings for informal support/advice with the DOS and ADOS
• opportunities to develop into senior teacher / management roles
• training and opportunities to become a Cambridge Speaking Examiner after successful comletion of first year
• access to extensive in-house teaching resources and planning systems
• modern teaching spaces and well-equipped staff facilities
• contribution towards DELTA (or equivalent advanced qualification) after successful completion of the first year

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

If reading this advert made you think,
"They're describing the kind of teacher I am," then we'd genuinely love to hear from you

Please send us your CV and cover letter.

But we'd also love you to answer one question (maximum 150 words):

If one of your current eight-year-old students met you twenty years from now, what would you hope they remembered about being in your classroom?

There isn't a correct answer; we're simply interested in how you think!

Degree Required

Applicants should have one of the following required qualifications:
Cambridge CELTA, Cambridge CELTA online, Trinity CertTESOL, Cambridge CELTYL, BA TEFL, BA TESOL, TESOL Certificate , Trinity TEYL, Cambridge DELTA, Cambridge DELTA Online, Trinity DipTESOL, Masters MA TESOL, MA TEFL

Teaching experience: 2 years

Native level English speaker preferred

Cambridge CELTA

All relevant teaching qualifications will be considered in conjunction with proven successful teaching experience of Young Learners