TEFL jobs in Malta

There are several private schools in the cities and bigger towns located around Malta, including Saint Julians, Valletta and Sliema. You will often find that private schools offer better remuneration than state schools; however, they are run as a business, and some people find this a more rigid and less appealing location to teach in.

Language schools tend to operate different hours to mainstream education because they are designed to cater primarily to adults looking to improve their skills. Therefore if you take a word in a language school teaching English in Malta, you will find your hours tend to be evenings and weekends, which works well for some people. It is also possible that you could combine a school role during the day with a language school at night. It really depends on what you want to achieve and how much money you want to save and have spare at the end of your month.

Because Maltese state schools teach primarily in English, there is less opportunity available for foreigners to come in and teach English in Malta. However, vacancies may arise from time to time, and it is always worth throwing your hat in the ring if that is the type of establishment that appeals to you. It’s undoubtedly an easy environment to work in because your colleagues and peers will all be pretty fluent in English.

No matter what country you teach in, it is always possible to set yourself up as self-employed. This means you can offer private tutor lessons to anyone in the local area who chooses to work with you. You can teach in your home or visit theirs, but do remember that it is your duty to ensure you understand the self-employment regulations as an English teacher in Malta because the onus will be on you to make any returns and pay any taxes that are due.

Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s, and St. Paul’s Bay.

€900–€1,300 per month in language schools. Private schools may pay up to €2,500. Tutoring earns €10–€20 per hour.

At least a 120-hour TEFL certificate.

Required for most private and state school roles; some language schools accept TEFL certification plus experience.

The school year begins in mid-September and ends mid-June, with summer schools running June–August.

Language Schools, Summer Camps, Private, Higher Education Facilities, Private Lessons

Postgraduate, no upper limit

In order to teach at a private school, you will need to be a qualified teacher in your home country. In order to get a work permit, you will need to have TEFL qualifications, so the experience is vital.