Teaching positions in Italy

Posted by Erin MacKenzie - 09:29 on 22 June 2010

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 In order to apply you must:

- have a degree
- have a TEFL Scotland qualification
- preferably have teaching experience
- be a native English speaker
- have a driving licence

The school teaches students of all ages including private students, company students, adults and children.

Contract runs from 15/06/10 – 20/08/2010 until 30/07/11

Basic rate of pay is €11.00 gross per hour for teachers with 1 year teaching experience (wages may be higher for more experienced teachers)

Teaching hours are 20-40 hours a week depending on the time of year

On completion of contract the cost of Italy to UK airfare will be reimbursed up to a sum of €150

Accommodation is fifteen minutes away from the school and rent is €250-350 a month

To find out more about the job and how to apply please contact us directly at info@TEFLscotland.co.uk

Your Comments

Comment by Eric Tessier-Lavigne at 12:30 on 22 June 2010.
Dear all, It would seem that if one was to be hired on the worst-case scenario of €11/hr and a 20hr. week, assuming the higher-end basis of €350/month rent, that one would earn (after tax at 20%), €354/month. Would that cover your day-to-day living expenses? I don't think so... If one earned the basic of €11/hr for a full week's teaching of 40 hours (that's a long week in teaching!), it would work out at €1058 - which might do it there but would leave little towards one's rent/mortgage in Scotland. How this could be negotiated in line with the teaching industry would be helpful to know. Is there any scope? With a degree in MFL and a TEFL Scotland certificate (as well as vast & varied experience teaching at all levels), surely there should be a better scale. ¿No? I'd be curious to know how others have fared, especially those "older" teachers with families, other responsibilities, etc., etc. Thanks!
Comment by Philip at 19:47 on 11 July 2010.
THIS IS THE SORT OF OPPORTUNITY I MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR IN SUMMER 2011.I INTEND TO TAKE A 3 MONTH SABBATICAL IN THE UNIVERSITY SUMMER HOLIDAYS STARTING AROUND THE 1ST OF JULY AND VISIT ITALY WHILE TEACHING(TEFL} OR AS A CLASROOM ASSISTANT ENGLISH IS MY NATIVE TONGUE AND I HAVE A B.SC HONS 2.2 IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND IN ADDITION STUDIED ITALIAN LANGUAGE AT AN FE COLLEGE FOR 2YRS@6 MONTHS AND REACHED UPPER INTERMEDIATE LEVEL BUT NEED TO BRUSH UP NOW ON MY WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ITALIAN.I AM VERY INTERESTED IN ITALY ITS LANGUAGE PEOPLE AND CULTURE AS WELL THE HISTORY OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD AND WOULD LIKE TO REVISIT THE LAKES NEAR GARDA AND THE NORTH. I WOULD BE LOOKING TO DO THE 3 DAY TEFL SCOTLAND COURSE LOCALLY IF POSSIBLE.WHENEVER I CAN FIT THAT IN. I WILL EMAIL YOU AT YOUR info@TEFLscotland.co.uk eMail ADDRESS
Comment by Jennifer at 10:00 on 19 July 2010.
TEFL is generally an area where you don't make a lot of money and this may be something that you need to consider Eric. It is possible to make more money by going to places in the Middle East or to somewhere like South Korea. In my years teaching abroad I'm afraid I didn't meet many people affording to pay mortgages back in the UK. The position above was one that a former TEFL Scotland graduate had been in and they were happ to recruit for the school as they had enjoyed working and living there. Somebody being happy with where they have worked is a good recommendation generally for a school.
Comment by David C. at 16:20 on 18 August 2010.
ahh, sounds good, although i agree the money isn't brilliant. I see that again it states that a degree is necessary, which i don't have. i seem to be getting mixed messages about this. On one hand i read that as long as I have the 4 week training course under my belt and can speak a bit of italian, this should be enough, then on the other hand, i keep reading that a degree is essential for posts in Italy...any advance on this???? Anyone???
Comment by jennifer at 10:16 on 19 August 2010.
It isn't necessary to have a degree to teach English in Italy (unlike countries such as South Korea where it it necessary due to Visa requirements)some schools may ask for it but it is not a general requirement.
Comment by Eve at 19:14 on 29 April 2011.
I am considering a move to Italy, would be myself and child. I have degree, would tefl weekend course be sufficient? Is take home pay sufficient to live on?
Comment by Amy at 11:45 on 23 November 2011.
Hi Eve, We'd recommend taking at least 100 hours of TEFL training for Italy, particularly if you have never taught before. It is a more competitive market there, so the higher the number of hours, the more you will stand out to employers. The degree will help as will any experience in teaching or childcare. Pay will vary quite a lot between different schools and locations, but cost of living is said to be lower in more rural areas in comparison to the larger and more famous cities. It's always difficult to say whether it is enough to live on as one person's idea of "sufficient" will not be another's, but certainly we have a number of former students living quite comfortably on their salaries in Italy.

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