Primary School Co-Teacher

Aprendizes; Cascais; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm, collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation aligned with Portuguese standards

Job summary

Aprendizes, located in Cascais, Portugal, is seeking a passionate Primary Co-Teacher to lead English instruction and support collaborative classroom learning. This role involves close partnership with the Head Teacher, planning, and delivering English lessons, and integrating technology and inquiry-based methods into a diverse and welcoming educational environment.

The ideal candidate will have a teaching degree, fluency in English and Portuguese, and experience in bilingual or international teaching.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience in bilingual or international settings.
• Experience with active learning methodologies.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and collaborate closely with the Head Teacher.
• Lead the planning and delivery of English lessons.
• Support teaching in Math and Sciences.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Bilingual fluency in English and Portuguese

Classroom management

Active learning methodologies

Education

Teaching degree and recognized qualification

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced English and Portuguese bilingual primary teacher who thrives in a collaborative classroom? Are you excited to support a Head Teacher while taking the lead in English instruction? Do you value student-centered learning, real-world connections, and student well-being as much as academic excellence? Then Aprendizes is the place for you!

About Aprendizes

Located in Cascais, Portugal, Aprendizes is an independent school for students aged 3 to 18, guided by our vision, “Together, we Educate for Change.” We offer a bilingual, student-centered, and active learning approach, connecting education to real-world challenges. Our campus, near the Sintra National Park and Guincho Beach, reflects our strong commitment to sustainability. We teach the Portuguese National Curriculum from preschool to Grade 4 and the Cambridge International Curriculum from Grades 5 to 12. Our diverse community includes around 600 students, 130 staff members, and families from over 40 nationalities.

The Role

We are seeking a Primary Co-Teacher who will work in close partnership with the Head Teacher while acting as the Lead Teacher for English. You will support teaching and learning across subjects and take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing English instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-teach and collaborate closely with the Head Teacher
• Lead the planning and delivery of English lessons
• Support teaching in Math and Sciences
• Use active, inquiry-based, and project-based learning
• Connect learning to real-world contexts
• Integrate technology into teaching
• Support projects, workshops, and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Who We’re Looking For

You:

• Enjoy collaborative teaching and shared responsibility
• Are passionate about student-centered education
• Bring strong English expertise and bilingual fluency
• Are motivated to engage with global challenges and the SDGs
• Thrive in a diverse and caring school community

Qualifications

• Teaching degree and recognized qualification
• Relevant teaching experience, ideally in bilingual or international settings
• Experience with active learning methodologies
• Fluency in English and Portuguese
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills

  Why Join Aprendizes?

  We offer a warm, collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation aligned with Portuguese standards.

  How to Apply

  If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter and help us educate for change - one student at a time.