Early Learning School Team Leader

Inspired Education Group; Portugal; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group is seeking an Early Learning School Team Leader for St. Peter's International School in Palmela, Lisbon area. This role requires driving pedagogical excellence and leading educators in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, leadership qualities, and be fluent in both Portuguese and English.

The position involves guiding teachers, managing daily operations, and fostering partnerships with families while upholding the school's core values of Rigour, Responsibility, and Respect.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Early Childhood Education settings.
• Natural ability to inspire teams and guide daily growth.
• Professional fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, onboard, and support teachers and assistants.
• Cultivate a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Implement child-centered educational practices.
• Manage daily operations and resources efficiently.

Skills

Early Childhood Education experience

Bilingual Communication (Portuguese and English)

Leadership & Mentorship skills

Problem Solving ability

Job description

Location: Palmela, PT

Early Learning School Team Leader

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Peter's International School is a prestigious, top-ranked premium institution located in Palmela, Lisbon area, with over 30 years of academic excellence. As part of the Inspired Education network, we provide a world-class bilingual and international education for students from 4 months to 18 years old.

Guided by our core pillars of Rigour, Responsibility, and Respect, our Early Learning School nurtures a happy, multicultural, and familiar environment where children are inspired to thrive. We are looking for an inspiring Team Leader to drive pedagogical quality and lead our dedicated educators.

Job Purpose

Drive pedagogical excellence and foster a thriving early learning community. You will be the vital link between school coordination, families, and our educational team, ensuring a collaborative environment where children and staff excel according to St. Peter’s high standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Guidance: Lead, onboard, and support teachers and assistants in daily operations and professional growth.
• Work Culture: Cultivate a positive, collaborative, and respectful environment across all teams.
• Pedagogical Support: Implement the educational project, child‑centred practices, and documentation standards.
• Classroom Consistency: Ensure high‑quality educational practices and alignment across all classrooms.
• School Events: Coordinate early learning projects, events, and institutional initiatives.
• Daily Operations: Manage routines, schedules, and resources efficiently alongside School Coordination.
• Proactive Management: Anticipate operational needs and resolve daily challenges constructively.
• Liaison & Communication: Act as the main link between staff and Coordination, ensuring clear information flow.
• Family Partnerships: Build trust‑based relationships with families and support meetings or events.
• Culture & Quality: Model St. Peter’s values while identifying continuous improvement areas.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Background: Proven experience in Early Childhood Education settings, with a strong understanding of early years pedagogy and documentation.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Natural ability to inspire teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and guide teachers and assistants in their daily growth.
• Bilingual Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with professional fluency in both Portuguese and English, essential for a multicultural school environment.
• Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to resolve daily operational and team challenges constructively.
• Organization: Highly organized and reliable, with the capacity to balance pedagogical guidance with daily routines.
• School Alignment: Deep commitment to St. Peter’s core values of Rigour, Responsibility, and Respect, with a collaborative and positive attitude.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is 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 practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.