Job description
Windsor School is based in the centre of Putignano, a town of 30,000 inhabitants near Bari, in Apulia, one of the most beautiful areas in the south east of Italy. Puglia is Italy's best kept secret. The climate is fantastic, the food is delicious, the people are friendly and the scenery is to die for. The school was established in 2013 and it's deeply rooted in the town. We are proud to have many students who also come from neighbouring towns.
The bulk of our courses take place in our own modern and well-equipped school which has 3 classes each with a maximum of 8/9 students. Classes are on-site. There is the possibility of off-site lessons.
Each teacher is given a good range of levels and ages (kids, teenagers and adults). We prepare students for Cambridge University exams (Young Learners, KEY, Preliminary, First, Advanced and Proficiency) and IELTS exams. Most of the students attend twice a week courses for one hour and a half lessons. Young Learners classes are once a week. We have also individual lessons.
There is a nice working atmosphere at Windsor School; it is modern and has all the latest resources a teacher needs to teach efficiently. Teachers get a big teaching support and they can easily improve their teaching skills. Our director of Studies gives a lot of support to teachers.
Salary and benefits
The contract is up to 25 teaching hours per week. The rate of pay is 1,200 euros after taxes per calendar month; if you teach more than 25 hours in a week is paid overtime, if you work less than the contracted hours you still receive your full salary. Christmas, Easter and Bank Holidays all paid. You will have pick up from the airport when you arrive. Working hours Monday to Friday. Legal contract with Italian contributions paid. The salary offered would allow you to live a high quality of life in Puglia as prices are extremely reasonable.
The accommodation is provided by the school, it's in the centre and it is very comfortable, eight minutes walk from the school. The cost of the rent is 250 euros (condominium taxes, wi-fi included; bills not included).
The contract will start as soon as possible until early June 2025.
Requirements
Apart from the paper qualifications (Degree and recognised CELTA or equivalent qualification), we are looking for a teacher with the right character and personality with the passion for teaching. A lively, creative, friendly and fun person who likes teaching kids, teenagers and adults. A professional, hardworking, reliable, punctual teacher. At least one year's experience is preferable.
You must already have the EU working VISA/Permission to work and live in Italy if you don't have a European passport.
We need 1 English teacher for a fixed term of 7 months, with the possibility of extending the contract to the next Academic Year.
If you have 3 years' of experience you are eligible to join our team of Cambridge examiners. We will offer assistance in relocation administration such as registering with a local doctor, bank and so on.
How to apply
Please send CV, teaching certificate, passport and letter of recommendation via mail address.
