Chemistry Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school based in the beautiful city of Lisbon, that aims to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. The school has built a reputation for gaining outstanding academic results whilst ensuring every member of the community is treated as an individual. Students leave our school prepared for academic excellence, proficient in more than one language and comfortable with exploring their own academic curiosity through research and exploration. 
 

PaRK is a true international community serving students from over 60 different countries. PaRK students make friends for life and understand the importance of service within one’s neighbourhood and the World through practical engagement.

While PaRK is an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe that this is only possible if we are also committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff. All staff are encouraged to engage in professional development activities, working with other colleagues to improve their practice and the practice of others. 

All staff at ParK IS are actively involved in the pastoral life of school, the school strives to ensure students reach their academic potential whilst still being able to develop key social skills needed to thrive later in life. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.

To join our team, in August 2025, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented teacher of Chemistry.

In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire and motivate students, colleagues, and parents by building trust and confidence in all academic interactions.
• Plan and deliver effective teaching programs aligned with GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula, promoting high academic achievement and fostering student engagement.
• Target and support individual learning needs through differentiated instruction and by maintaining high levels of classroom behaviour and discipline.
• Utilize student tracking and assessment data to monitor progress, implement necessary interventions, and ensure students meet challenging academic targets.
• Contribute to school development planning by aligning teaching strategies with the school's goals and promoting school-wide learning priorities.
• Establish a positive and safe classroom environment, ensuring the well-being of students and facilitating a productive space for learning.
• Communicate regularly with parents and other stakeholders to provide updates on student progress, well-being, and areas for improvement.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and school initiatives, supporting the broader educational experience through trips, clubs, and enrichment activities.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with advancements in teaching methods to continuously improve classroom practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments, contributing positively to school culture, teamwork, and the promotion of the school’s values and ethos.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A relevant degree and valid teaching qualification with experience in teaching GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula.
• Proven ability to inspire trust, engage, and motivate students to achieve their best in academic and personal growth.
• Strong classroom management skills to maintain high standards of behaviour and a purposeful learning environment.
• Proficiency in using modern technology to enhance learning experiences inside and outside the classroom.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, and colleagues.
• A demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and meet the individual learning needs of students.
• Experience in using formative and summative assessments to monitor and advance student progress.
• A commitment to contributing to school improvement and development planning.
• Enthusiasm for participating in extracurricular activities and supporting the wider school community.
• A proactive approach to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest educational trends and curriculum changes.

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.