Working at IH Bydgoszcz
Support, growth, and great people
With over 30 years of experience, we are committed to delivering high-quality lessons and providing exceptional support to our staff. Our school is the perfect place for teachers early in their careers, offering a professional and supportive atmosphere where you can develop. Through our comprehensive development programme, we are committed to helping you grow and succeed in your career.
We also welcome more experienced teachers and are a great school to help you progress in your career and step into senior positions for the first time. We can give you support to present at an EFL conference for the first time, and offer support with higher level qualifications such as the DELTA.
The Role
- We offer a full-time contract with a guaranteed monthly salary. You will teach 24 hours per week (1 teaching hour = 50 minutes) across a diverse range of classes including one-to-one, Cambridge exam preparation and corporate classes
- Our teaching schedule covers various age groups and proficiency levels, providing an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience
- Our timetables are planned with the individual teacher in mind, giving new teachers levels they can feel more confident with and challenging more experienced teachers to broaden their skills
- We provide transport to any offsite classes and count travel time towards your teaching hours
Professional Development
Our extensive professional development opportunities include:
- One-week paid induction to help you settle into Bydgoszcz and the school
- Weekly collaborative planning meetings where a senior member of staff works with small groups of teachers to offer structured support with teaching effective lessons
- Timetabled mentoring with a more experienced member of staff to support you with everything from teaching ideas to support with your admin
- Free attendance at the IH Bydgoszcz and IH Toruń Teacher Training Days
- Weekly workshops on a wide range of topics to give you plenty of practical ideas to take into class
- Developmental observations three times a year which provide supportive, focused feedback to help you maximise your potential as a teacher
- A large library of professional development resources
- Weekly survival Polish lessons
- IH Certificate in Teaching Younger Learners and Teenagers (IHCYLT) for teachers who return for a second year, with the school covering the full course cost (teachers only pay for the Cambridge assessment fee)
- A supportive staffroom, with senior staff on hand to assist with planning and teaching
What Your Package Includes
When you join IH Bydgoszcz, you get more than just a job — you get a fully supported start to your teaching adventure in Poland:
- A reliable contract with 24 teaching hours per week and a guaranteed salary, even if you teach under your hours
- Free travel to Bydgoszcz from your home country (flight, train, or bus — up to €120 one way).
- Comfortable, fully furnished accommodation in our school apartments, with all bills included — or a cash allowance if you prefer to find your own place.
- Comprehensive health insurance up to €30,000 for peace of mind
- If needed, we also organise and cover all costs related to obtaining a work permit and a Polish visa
- Public transport costs covered if you live more than a 30-minute walk from the school
- A school laptop and everything you need to teach effectively from day one
- Continuous training, mentoring, and support to help you grow professionally and feel at home
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