Head of Portuguese Curriculum and Culture

ROLE SUMMARY:

King’s College School Cascais (KCS Cascais) is Portugal’s leading premium international school, delivering a world-class academic experience for students aged 1 to 18. Opened in 2022, it is part of the prestigious King’s College group, which has been educating students for over 50 years, with a reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and leadership.

The school is housed on a €70 million+ purpose-built campus, which will be fully completed by June 2025. These state-of-the-art facilities set a new benchmark for modern education in Portugal, featuring:

• Expansive 40,000m² grounds, built to accommodate up to 1,200 students.
• Cutting-edge academic buildings with modern science labs, IT suites, and open learning spaces.
• Outstanding sports infrastructure, including full-size rugby and football pitches, indoor sports halls, tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
• Performing arts and creative studios, fostering talent in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.
• A brand-new boarding residence, offering a premium on-campus living experience for older students.

The school offers a dual-track academic program:

• A Bilingual Portuguese-English pathway in Early Years and Junior School, allowing students to build strong local and international foundations.
• A fully international pathway following the Cambridge curriculum, progressing to IGCSEs in Year 11 and culminating in the IB Diploma Programme.

King’s College School, Cascais, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Portuguese Curriculum and Culture to join our leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Head, alongside the other members of the whole-college Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

As Head of Portuguese Curriculum and Culture, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that Portuguese language and cultural education are deeply embedded in the school’s bilingual and international framework. This is a strategic and highly visible leadership position, ensuring that students receive a rigorous, engaging, and inspiring Portuguese education that meets national academic standards while aligning with KCS Cascais’ world-class international curriculum.

The role involves academic leadership, curriculum design, faculty mentoring, and strong engagement with the school community. It is an opportunity to shape the future of bilingual education at one of Portugal’s most ambitious and dynamic schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Academic Leadership – Oversee the design, delivery, and enhancement of the Portuguese curriculum across all year groups.
• Bilingual Excellence – Lead the Portuguese stream of the bilingual program, ensuring seamless integration with the Cambridge International curriculum.
• IGCSE & IB Portuguese First Language – Drive outstanding academic performance in Portuguese First Language courses, ensuring high student achievement at all levels.
• National Compliance & Educational Standards – Ensure full alignment with Portuguese Ministry of Education regulations while maintaining the international academic ethos of King’s College School Cascais.
• Cultural Leadership – Act as the school’s cultural ambassador, embedding Portuguese heritage, history, and values into the school’s ethos and activities.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration – Work alongside the Head of Modern Foreign Languages (Portuguese) to optimize both First Language and Foreign Language Portuguese offerings.
• Faculty Development – Support and mentor Portuguese subject teachers, ensuring the highest standards of teaching quality and innovation.
•  Community Engagement – Serve as the visible focal point for Portuguese families, fostering a strong connection with the local community while maintaining the school’s international identity.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experienced Academic Leader – Proven track record in leading Portuguese curriculum development in a premium bilingual or international school setting.
• Outstanding Teaching Expertise – Experience delivering IGCSE and IB Portuguese First Language (or A-Level equivalent), with a history of top academic outcomes.
• Bilingual Education Specialist – Deep understanding of bilingual teaching strategies and how Portuguese education integrates with global curricula. Strong Knowledge of Portuguese Educational Regulations – Ability to ensure full compliance with Ministry of Education requirements while aligning with an international academic model.
• Visionary & Strategic Thinker – Capable of shaping and leading the Portuguese curriculum for long-term success in a rapidly growing international school.
• Passionate Cultural Advocate – A leader who is deeply committed to preserving and promoting Portuguese language and culture within a modern, dynamic international school environment.
•  Exceptional Leadership & Communication Skills – Ability to engage students, staff, and parents, and work collaboratively with a diverse, multicultural faculty.

Why Join King’s College School Cascais?

• Lead a Flagship Portuguese Program – Be at the forefront of shaping bilingual and Portuguese education in one of Portugal’s most elite international schools.
• Work in a Cutting-Edge School – Teach in Portugal’s best school facilities, with access to world-class resources and a highly supportive academic leadership team.
•  Make a Lasting Impact – Influence the future of Portuguese education in an ambitious school that is set to become one of the best in Europe.

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.