Insegnanti di Italiano L2

About the School

• OU.LOCATION: 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. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced JOB.TITLE to join our fantastic team. 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 To view a full Role Profile, click here . 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. How to Apply: Complete this application before the closing date: 23:59 CEST (UTC+2), Sunday 1st November 2026 . Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.