Finding English Teaching Jobs in Romania
Peak hiring in January and September. In-person job-hunting in Bucharest outperforms remote applications for language schools. Packaged positions (accommodation + flights + health insurance + work permit) exist and are worth targeting, especially for non-EU applicants.
Romania’s hiring calendar
Romania’s academic year runs September through June. The two peak hiring windows are January (for February starts) and August–September (for October starts, as some schools start later than September). Language schools hire year-round but these are the peak periods. International schools recruit October–February for August starts, following global international school timelines. Summer camps and Angloville run recruitment from February–April for summer programmes.
As with France, Romanian language schools conduct interviews in person — arriving in Bucharest with a CV and visiting schools directly in August or early September is effective for the autumn hiring window. Remote applications via email and job boards work but in-person has an advantage. The TEFL Org notes that in-person inquiry at language schools in Bucharest can open doors that online applications don’t.
Job platforms for Romania
TEFL job boards
TEFLJobsAbroad.net Romania — consistently has live Romania listings including packaged positions (accommodation + flights + health insurance) · Dave’s ESL Café Europe / Romania · SeriousTeachers.com Romania · GoAbroad Romania · ELT-Connect · LinkedIn Romania (growing for language school and corporate positions)
Direct school applications
British Council Bucharest (britishcouncil.org/romania) — CELTA + 2 yrs required; prestigious; competitive · International House Bucharest (ihenglish.ro) ― bachelor’s degree required · American International School of Bucharest (aisb.ro) ― international school; teaching licence required · British School of Bucharest (britishschool.ro) ― similar requirements
The packaged position strategy for non-EU teachers: TEFL Jobs Abroad consistently lists Romania positions from language schools offering furnished accommodation, airfare, health insurance, and work permit assistance in addition to salary. These positions effectively represent €900–1,200+ in total compensation value even when the cash salary is €800–920. Non-EU teachers should specifically filter for these fully-packaged positions as they indicate employers with established non-EU hiring processes.
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British Council Teaching Centre Bucharest
The British Council operates a Teaching Centre in Bucharest that is widely regarded as Romania’s most prestigious English teaching employer. Requirements are among the most demanding for a language school position in Romania: CELTA or Trinity TESOL qualification plus at least two years of full-time English teaching experience. The British Council’s global standards mean this is not an entry-level position.
For teachers who meet these requirements, the British Council Bucharest offers a well-supported professional environment, access to British Council resources and professional development, and the institutional prestige of Romania’s most recognised English teaching brand. Apply through British Council’s global job portal at britishcouncil.org/jobs. British Council Bucharest positions attract competitive international applicants; strong CELTA results and demonstrable experience are essential.
Romania teaching contract checklist
| Item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Salary currency | RON or EUR? EUR-denominated is preferable if offered. Confirm monthly amount and payment date. |
| Housing | Is accommodation included? Furnished? Utilities included? If housing allowance: how much, and paid monthly or separately? |
| Flights | Return flight included? Once or annually? Reimbursed or paid directly? Conditions (completing contract required)? |
| Health insurance | Romanian public health (CNAS) or private? Private insurance level? Pre-existing condition coverage? |
| Work permit (non-EU) | Employer confirms work permit sponsorship in writing; who pays fees; estimated timeline. |
| Teaching hours | Weekly contact hours; prep time; administrative duties; makeup class policy. |
| Probationary period | Length; salary rate; conditions for contract termination during probation. |
| School registration | Romanian-registered company; ANAF tax registration. Verify before signing. |
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