Finding Teaching work in Italy
Posted by Mark - 12:28 on 14 September 2009
Teaching in Italy
If you want to teach in Italy, job hunting can be difficult and you will have to be flexible on where you want to live. Teaching English is a desirable and competitive job in this country. Although southern Italy may not be as desirable, don’t rule it out. The living costs are a great deal lower while teaching salaries remain much the same. This should be taken into account if you’re heading there on a budget.
The school year begins in September and ends in June therefore contracts are usually around 9 or 10 months. Summer camps are held across the country during June and July.
When looking for work, it is worth researching on the internet. Many TEFL sites advertise vacancies across Italy. If you are in the country try contacting schools directly.
Language schools
This is a good way to begin teaching. You will be looking at working around 25 hours per week and you will earn around €800 a month. Although 25 hours does not seem a lot, it is considered full time work. Hours can really vary and your day may be quite divided. The schools are normally open from 9am-9pm. You may have some work in the morning, then more in the afternoon or evening with time off in between. Bare in mind that you will be required to plan lessons so allow yourself enough time for this between work and play.
Private lessons
This is a great way of supplementing your salary. You will have to establish yourself in the country before being able to do this. For example, if you are working in a school, parents may call upon you to help out their children after hours. Teaching in a company can also be a window into private lessons by letting your employers know that you are looking for teaching work, and they can pass on your details to those needing extra lessons. This way you can negotiate your own hours and fees. Be aware that although private lessons are a lucrative work, it can be less reliable and may not earn a living this way. If a student cancels, you will not get paid.
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