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jellybean1 · Joined: 25 Nov 2012 Posts: 10

Hello all. Apart from tefl.com and eslbase.com any other places where I can search for a job in Italy?

Thanks in advance.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

Assuming that you have a passport from an EU member country, and, therefore a legal right to work in Italy:

Jobs are not often found from outside the country, unless you have specialist qualifications and/or local contacts.

The best way to find a job is to come over at the end of August and be ready to interview in person in September (peak hiring period). Most contracts are Sept/Oct - June, so there is little going right now.

jellybean1 · Joined: 25 Nov 2012 Posts: 10

Thanks for the prompt response.

Yes, I am from an EU country. Just wondering any other websites that advertise.

Thanks in advance.

spiral78 · Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Posts: 11534 Location: On a Short Leash

There are few ads anywhere because most reputable employers prefer to hire someone standing in their office, looking professional and ready to teach a demo lesson, as opposed to someone sight-unseen. The job market across Europe affords employers this kind of luxury - there are lots of teachers here on the ground already.

Dancebiscuits · Joined: 03 Dec 2012 Posts: 63

You may find the websites Kijiji, Wantedinrome or Wantedinmilan, la Repubblica and possibly Gumtree/Craigslist of some help.

I agree with the others, Italian schools very seldom hire from abroad unless they're super desperate, dodgy or in a crappy location - often a combination.

I sent my CV out to all the language schools in Rome. At least 8 came back to me and said 'great qualifications, good experience - come for an interview when you arrive.' I asked for some indication of the hours offered and rates of pay, to help me budget (you gotta know how much you're going to be earning to help you find accommodation) and they all went quiet. So you know it aint good!

Assuming you have to move to Italy first, take enough savings for two months without pay - at least one to cover a month of searching and another to tide you over until payday at the end of your first working month. Many landlords want between 1 and 3 months of rent as a deposit, even for shared housing.