Portuguese Teacher

Globeducate; Faro; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free school lunch on campus

Professional development within Glob教育

Supportive international teaching环境

Access to Globeducate network

Job summary

Globeducate's Nobel Algarve British International School in Almancil, Portugal, is seeking an experienced Portuguese teacher to join on a part-time basis to cover maternity leave. The role requires delivering engaging lessons to students in an international setting.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, and manage behaviour, while collaborating with colleagues and parents. Native or near-native Portuguese, strong English, and familiarity with the British education system are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese or related discipline.
• Experience teaching Portuguese at primary and secondary level.
• PGCE, QTS or equivalent Portuguese teaching qualification.
• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience teaching in British/international school environments.

Responsibilities

• Cover maternity leave on a part-time basis (3 days per week).
• Plan and deliver structured Portuguese lessons for mixed abilities.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Contribute to school initiatives and safeguarding commitments.

Skills

Portuguese language

English language

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese

PGCE / QTS or equivalent

Portuguese teaching qualification

Job description

Portuguese teacher

Globeducate International Schools

Globeducate is one of the world’s leading international K-12 education groups,with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are unitedby a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and thedevelopment of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues atGlobeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that valuescontinuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

Nobel Algarve British International School - Almancil is a happy, inclusive and successful school in the Algarve, Portugal, with around 400 students from 3 to 18 years old. Nobel Algarve is part of the Globeducate group and with this brings opportunities both in network/professional development for staff and educationally for students.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Portuguese teacher to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week) to cover a maternity leave.

• Bachelor’s degree in Portuguese, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience teaching Portuguese at primary and secondary level, ideally within a British or international school environment.
• PGCE, QTS, Portuguese teaching qualification, or equivalent.
• Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese.
• Experience teaching Portuguese as a first language and/or foreign language to students aged 11-14.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience planning lessons, assessing student progress, and managing behaviour in a classroom setting.
• Familiarity with the British education system or the ability to adapt to it.
• Ability to deliver clear, structured, and engaging lessons, ensuring accessibility for learners of mixed abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.
• Support positive student engagement, wellbeing and a safe learning environment.
• Contribute actively to whole-school initiatives, strategic projects and the ongoing development of the school.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.

Candidate Profile

• University degree in Portuguese or a relevant subject area.
• Proficient level of English (native speaker or C2/C1 level).
• A PGCE or equivalent UK teaching qualification, or a recognised Portuguese teaching qualification.
• Significant teaching experience with a proven track record of delivering strong student outcomes.
• Experience in teaching Portuguese in the British system from KS1 to KS4.

We Offer

• Part-time fixed term contract - Maternity cover.
• Free school lunch on campus.
• Supportive, innovative, and internationally minded teaching environment.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities within the Globeducate network.

Safeguarding Statement:

Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applicationsfrom all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity,gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Successful applicants will besubject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate),checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employment safeguarding assessments.