Portuguese Language Teacher | International School

Inspired Education Group; Palmela; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group's St. Peter's International School in Palmela, Portugal, seeks an enthusiastic Portuguese Teacher to foster language proficiency and a love for Portuguese literature and culture.

The successful candidate will teach Portuguese, integrate active learning methods, and support student progress within an international school setting. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons aligned with national and international curricula, differentiating instruction for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Portuguese Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, or Education/Teaching of Portuguese.
• Completed teaching qualification (Professionalization) valid for teaching in Portugal.
• Prior teaching experience in private/international schools preferred; familiarity with Cambridge/IB programs valued.
• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese; strong English proficiency recommended for an international environment.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and flexibility to work with diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver Portuguese lessons aligned with the curriculum (National or Cambridge/IB).
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse language abilities.
• Assess, record, and monitor student progress; provide feedback for growth.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment focused on academic excellence.
• Incorporate ICT and inquiry-based learning to make lessons interactive.
• Participate in tutoring, department meetings, and extracurricular activities.
• Communicate clearly with parents about student development.

Skills

Portuguese fluency

English proficiency

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor/Master in Portuguese Studies

Portugal teaching qualification

Job description

Inspired Education Group's St. Peter's International School in Palmela, Portugal, seeks an enthusiastic Portuguese Teacher to foster language proficiency and a love for Portuguese literature and culture.

The successful candidate will teach Portuguese, integrate active learning methods, and support student progress within an international school setting. Responsibilities include planning and delivering lessons aligned with national and international curricula, differentiating instruction for