Portuguese Teacher

Inspired Education Group; Setúbal; Presencial; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Inspired Education Group's St. Peter's International School in Palmela, Portugal, seeks an enthusiastic Portuguese Teacher. You will foster language proficiency, culture, and literature through engaging lessons in a multicultural environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Portuguese or Education and a valid teaching qualification for Portugal, plus native or near-native Portuguese and strong English skills for international collaboration.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Portuguese Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, or Education/Teaching of Portuguese.
• Completed teaching qualification valid for teaching in Portugal.
• Native or near-native Portuguese with good English for an international environment.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Portuguese lessons aligned with curriculum guidelines (National/Cambridge/IB).
• Differentiate teaching methods to meet diverse language proficiency levels.
• Assess, record, and track student progress with constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
• Integrate ICT and inquiry-based learning to keep lessons engaging.
• Participate in tutoring duties, departmental meetings, and extracurricular activities.
• Communicate clearly with parents about student academic and social development.

Conhecimentos

Strong communication

Emotional intelligence

Collaborative spirit

Formação académica

Bachelor's/Master's in Portuguese Studies or Education/Teaching of Portuguese

Teaching qualification valid for Portugal (Professionalization)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Portuguese Teacher Location: Palmela, PT Date: 24 Sept 2026 Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY

St. Peter's International School is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and qualified Portuguese Teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the Portuguese Language, fostering language proficiency, and instilling a love for Portuguese literature and culture.

The ideal profile must seamlessly integrate active learning methodologies, closely monitor academic progress, and engage dynamically with our multicultural school community to uphold the high educational standards of the Inspired Education group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lesson Delivery & Planning: Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging Portuguese lessons aligned with the school's curriculum guidelines (National Curriculum and/or international programs like Cambridge/IB).

Differentiated Teaching: Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of a multicultural student body with varying language proficiency levels. Assessment & Monitoring: Systematically assess, record, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to foster critical thinking and growth.

Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment focused on academic excellence.

Educational Innovation: Integrate digital tools (ICT) and inquiry-based learning approaches to make lessons interactive and relevant. Pastoral & School Life: Actively participate in tutoring duties, pedagogical councils, department meetings, and extracurricular activities or school clubs.

Parent Communication: Ensure clear, professional, and regular communication with parents and guardians regarding their child's academic and social development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Academic Background: Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Portuguese Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, or Education/Teaching of Portuguese.

Professional Qualification: Completed teaching qualification (Professionalization) valid for teaching in Portugal.

EXPERIENCE

Prior teaching experience, preferably within private schools or international/bilingual school environments. Knowledge of the Portuguese Ministry of Education programs is required;
familiarity with Cambridge or IB programs is highly valued. Language Skills: Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese. Proficient command of English is highly recommended given the school's international and multicultural environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, an excellent collaborative spirit, and the flexibility to adapt to different student age groups.

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.