Insegnanti di Italiano L2

Cognita; Firenze; On-site; EUR 4,300 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Florence Bilingual School, part of Cognita, seeks an Italian L2 Teacher for a part-time fixed-term contract (22%). You will assess students, plan engaging lessons, and deliver high-quality Italian language instruction to non-native speakers.

Work closely with Inclusion and Italian L2 Coordinator, families, and class teachers to support integration, wellbeing, and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with experience teaching Italian as a second language.
• Experience working with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' language abilities and plan engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Deliver high-quality Italian language instruction to non-native speakers.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Collaborate with the Inclusion and Italian L2 Coordinator, families and staff to support integration and wellbeing.

Skills

Italian as L2

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification in Italian as L2

Job description

About the School - Florence Bilingual School:

Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student's confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries.

With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skilfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they're starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what's special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the Role:

As an Italian L2 Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping non-native-speaking students develop the language skills and confidence they need to thrive both academically and socially. You will assess students' language abilities, plan engaging and differentiated lessons, and deliver high-quality Italian language instruction through individual, small-group and classroom teaching. Working closely with the Inclusion and Italian L2 Coordinator, class teachers and families, you will support students' integration into school life while fostering a welcoming, inclusive and culturally aware learning environment. You will monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, adapt teaching resources to meet individual needs, and contribute to students' overall wellbeing and success.

This is a part-time, fixed-term contract position (22%).

Salary: €4,371.48 per year

Hours: 0,22 FTE

Who We Are Looking For:

You are a qualified teacher with experience teaching Italian as a second language and a passion for helping students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds succeed. You combine excellent communication and classroom management skills with patience, empathy and creativity, enabling you to adapt your teaching to different ages, abilities and learning styles. You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and families, are committed to continuous professional development, and are motivated by creating engaging learning experiences that build students' confidence and independence. A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing is essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.