Portuguese Homeroom Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

PaRK International School is a leading international school located in the beautiful city of Lisbon. Our mission is to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. We pride ourselves on achieving outstanding academic results while treating every member of our community as an individual.

Our students graduate prepared for academic excellence, fluent in multiple languages, and confident in exploring their academic curiosity through research and discovery. With a vibrant international community of students from over 60 countries, PaRK fosters lifelong friendships and a strong sense of service to both local and global communities.

While we are committed to academic excellence, we believe this is only possible through the personal and professional growth of our staff. At PaRK, you will be encouraged to engage in professional development, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

All staff actively participate in the pastoral life of the school, ensuring students reach their academic potential while developing essential social skills for life. This role also offers opportunities to contribute to co-curricular clubs and enrichment activities.

To join our team in August 2026, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented Portuguese Homeroom Teacher.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 24th January 2026. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2026. For more information and to register, please click here:https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/7236/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction across the Portuguese primary curriculum, aligned with national educational guidelines.
• Plan and execute dynamic lessons that meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of students.
• Take responsibility for the homeroom class, supporting students’ academic progress, well-being, and personal development.
• Monitor student progress through formative and summative assessment, maintaining high academic standards.
• Provide pastoral support and work closely with the school’s well-being and support teams.
• Encourage student participation in co-curricular activities, projects, and enrichment opportunities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and support professional development goals.
• Engage parents and guardians through regular, effective communication regarding student progress.
• Stay up to date with educational developments and participate in ongoing professional learning.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A relevant degree in Education (Portuguese Primary Education) and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching at primary level, ideally in an international or bilingual school context.
• Strong understanding of the Portuguese curriculum and effective homeroom practice.
• Ability to inspire and engage young learners, supporting both academic and personal growth.
• Strong skills in differentiating instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Experience using technology and innovative teaching approaches to enhance learning.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and student welfare practices.

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.