Teacher of MFL Portuguese

ROLE SUMMARY:

King's College School, Cascais, part of the prestigious Inspired Education Group, is a leading international school in the Lisbon area. We offer a global education through the Cambridge International curriculum up to Year 10, supported by a bilingual Portuguese–English programme up to Year 5. Our commitment to academic excellence and holistic development prepares students for success in top universities worldwide.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly effective Teacher of MFL Portuguese to deliver outstanding language education across the Senior School. The successful candidate will teach engaging Portuguese lessons that foster linguistic proficiency, cultural awareness, and strong academic outcomes. As part of the Inspired global network, you will benefit from excellent resources, supportive colleagues, and extensive professional development opportunities, while contributing to the wider linguistic and pastoral life of the school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver well-planned and inspiring Portuguese lessons aligned with the Cambridge curriculum and whole-school academic expectations.
• Foster language acquisition, intercultural understanding, and effective communication skills through high-quality teaching and learning.
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress with accuracy and consistency, maintaining high academic standards.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the ongoing improvement of schemes of work, resources, and assessment practices.
• Support and collaborate with Modern Foreign Languages Department colleagues, promoting strong pedagogy and continual professional growth.
• Ensure inclusive teaching strategies that support students of all abilities, including those with diverse learning needs.
• Enhance the MFL co-curricular programme through clubs, cultural events, competitions, and enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to the pastoral care of students and promote wellbeing, resilience, and a passion for language learning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A recognised teaching qualification and a degree in Portuguese Language, Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Strong experience teaching Portuguese as a foreign language, preferably within an international school or Cambridge curriculum context.
• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students to appreciate Portuguese language and culture.
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and classroom-management skills.
• A reflective, innovative mindset with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to speak other languages such as Spanish or French is a strong advantage.

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.