Italian Teacher; Part-time, Face-to-Face – Evenings

Italian Teacher (Part-time, Face-to-Face – Evenings and Sundays)

London

Location:

Covent Garden, London

Start Date:

9th March

Hours:

This is a part‑time position.

At International House London (IH London), we are passionate about languages and teaching. With over 60 years of experience, we are one of the UK’s most established language schools and a founding member of the International House World Organisation. Every year, we welcome over 8,000 students from 150 countries, creating a vibrant, multicultural learning environment.

“I love the cultural and language diversity at IH London.”
“Communication in the foreign languages department is brilliant. The team is approachable, organised, and supportive.”
“The department is very well‑run. The administrative staff are responsive, efficient, and friendly. A great place to work.”

As part of IH London, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive, international community of teachers, with access to resources, professional development, and a lively student community.

We’re looking for enthusiastic, experienced Italian teachers to join our Foreign Languages team. You’ll teach face‑to‑face adult group classes:

• Evenings: 18:30–20:30
• Sunday mornings: 10:30–13:00

• Plan and deliver engaging, high‑quality Italian lessons to adult learners.
• Design creative and effective learning materials.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Create an inclusive and motivating classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high teaching standards.
• Complete attendance records and progress reports as needed.
• Right to work in the UK (must be UK‑based).
• Proficiency in Italian (native or near‑native level – C2).
• Initial teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, CELTA certificate).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching adults in a formal setting.

• Degree in Italian Language & Literature, or in Modern Languages.
• Experience teaching both group and individual lessons.
• Flexibility to teach additional evening courses.

• Competitive pay: range: £26.82 to £31.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Professional development:
  Access to IH teacher training and development programmes.
• Great perks:
  Free language courses, Perks at Work, access to the IH London Teacher Portal.
• A friendly, supportive team and excellent working conditions in central London.

This is a part‑time, casual (zero‑hours) role. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary depending on business needs. You’ll be offered teaching assignments as they arise, and we’ll confirm the required hours for each assignment in advance.

If you’re passionate about teaching Italian and want to join an international team in a welcoming, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. All candidates are required to apply for roles via the Hireful platform. Applications are reviewed by the relevant Hiring Manager, who will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews.

Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage all offers are subject to a right‑to‑work‑in‑the‑UK eligibility check, us receiving two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to IHLondon.

We encourage fairness and equality in our recruitment and selection process. Our shortlisting and interviewing will be carried out by more than one person:
Internal members of the interview panels are informed about the company’s recruitment and selection of staff policy. Interview questions will be related to the requirements of the job and not of a discriminatory nature.

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