English Teacher (January 2025)

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 January 2025, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented teacher of English.
 

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: Build trust and confidence in students, engaging them in meaningful and motivational learning experiences.
• Curriculum Expertise: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula, ensuring students meet academic targets.
• Student-Centered Planning: Develop effective lesson plans that cater to individual learning needs and promote a positive classroom environment.
• Utilize Assessments for Learning: Use formative and summative assessments to track, monitor, and enhance student progress, ensuring they stay on target.
• Classroom Management: Maintain high standards of behaviour and discipline, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Engage in School Development: Contribute to school improvement and development planning, aligning teaching with the school’s educational goals.
• Pastoral Care: Promote the well-being of individual students and tutor groups, addressing academic or personal challenges through collaboration with staff and parents.
• Extra-Curricular Contributions: Participate in trips and extra-curricular activities that enrich students’ educational experiences.
• Collaborate with Colleagues: Work as part of a team, contributing positively to school morale, staff collaboration, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional learning to stay current with best teaching practices and enhance the quality of education.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A relevant degree in the subject area and a valid teaching qualification (such as PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching at the secondary level, with expertise in GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula.
• Strong ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Excellent classroom management skills, ensuring high standards of behaviour and a purposeful learning atmosphere.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology and modern teaching methods to enhance learning opportunities.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students and support individual learning pathways.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with current educational practices and trends.
• Experience in contributing to school improvement and development planning.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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.