Senior School English Teacher

Location:

Lisbon, PT

Date: 27 Aug 2025

Application closing date:

ROLE SUMMARY:

English Teacher (Paternity Cover)

Start Date: August 2025

Contract: Temporary – Paternity Leave Cover (up to 4 months, with possibility of renewal)

PaRK International School is a top-tier international school based in the beautiful city of Lisbon. We aim to guide and inspire students to be happy and successful in their adult lives. The school has built a strong reputation for achieving outstanding academic results while treating every member of our community as a valued individual. Our students leave PaRK prepared for academic excellence, fluent in multiple languages, and confident in their ability to think critically and independently through research and inquiry.

We are a truly international community, with students from over 60 countries. At PaRK, students make lifelong friendships and learn the value of service — both within their local communities and globally — through meaningful, hands-on engagement.

Academic excellence at PaRK is supported by a deep commitment to the personal and professional development of our staff. All members of the team are encouraged to engage in professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Pastoral care is central to our ethos. We support our students to reach their academic potential while developing essential social and emotional skills. Teachers at PaRK also contribute to the wider life of the school through participation in co-curricular activities and enrichment programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

We are now seeking a well-qualified and passionate English Teacher to join our team with with immediatly availability, on a temporary basis to cover a paternity leave. The contract will be for up to 4 months, with the possibility of renewal.

Key Responsibilities

Inspire and Motivate: Build trust and confidence with students, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
Curriculum Knowledge: Deliver lessons aligned with GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula, ensuring students meet academic goals.
Planning for Learning: Design effective and inclusive lesson plans that support diverse student needs and promote academic growth.
Assessment for Progress: Use a range of formative and summative assessments to monitor and support student achievement.
Behaviour and Safety: Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment.
Whole School Contribution: Support school development goals and contribute to improvement planning.
Pastoral Support: Promote the personal well-being of students, collaborating with colleagues and parents as needed.
Beyond the Classroom: Contribute to trips and extra-curricular clubs that enhance students’ educational experience.
Team Collaboration: Be a positive and supportive member of the faculty, fostering collaboration and professional dialogue.
Lifelong Learning: Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your own practice and impact.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

A relevant university degree and recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
Experience teaching English at the secondary level (GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP)
The ability to motivate and inspire students in a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment
Strong classroom management skills and a clear commitment to high standards
Confidence in using educational technology to enhance teaching and learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, parents, and colleagues
A commitment to inclusive teaching practices and supporting a wide range of learning needs
A passion for continuous professional development and a growth mindset
Experience in or openness to contributing to school improvement initiatives
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.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

This is a temporary role to cover a period of paternity leave, with a contract of up to 4 months, starting in September 2025. There is a possibility of contract renewal based on school needs and mutual agreement.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and skilled professionals who are excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution during this period.