Teacher of Portuguese

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 Portuguese, either as a mother tongue teacher or teaching Portuguese as a Second Language (PSL).
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire and Engage: Build trust and confidence with students, motivating them to actively engage in learning Portuguese, whether as their mother tongue or second language.
• Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula, ensuring students grasp key language concepts and develop strong communication skills.
• Personalized Learning: Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs, supporting both native speakers and second language learners in their development.
• Classroom Management: Establish a positive, disciplined, and safe learning environment, fostering mutual respect and promoting effective learning.
• Technology Integration: Use modern technology to create engaging learning opportunities, including interactive tools and online resources to enhance language acquisition.
• Assessment and Feedback: Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to advance learning and ensure students meet academic targets.
• Pastoral Care: Promote student well-being by addressing personal and academic needs, collaborating with parents, colleagues, and support staff when necessary.
• School Development: Contribute to school improvement plans by aligning teaching strategies with the broader goals of the school and promoting key learning priorities.
• Extracurricular Involvement: Engage students in extracurricular activities, including language clubs, cultural exchanges, or trips, to enrich their language and cultural understanding.
• Continuous Professional Development: Participate in professional development activities to stay current with language teaching trends and continually enhance instructional practices.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A relevant degree in Portuguese Language, Education, or a related field, with a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching Portuguese as a mother tongue or as a Second Language (PSL) at the secondary level, with knowledge of GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP curricula.
• Proven ability to inspire and engage students, fostering a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Strong classroom management skills, maintaining high standards of behaviour and creating a safe, productive learning atmosphere.
• Proficiency in using modern technology to enhance teaching and learning, including online resources and interactive tools.
• Strong communication skills, effectively collaborating with colleagues, students, and parents to support student progress and well-being.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, staying updated with best practices in language teaching and curriculum developments.
• A proactive approach to pastoral care, addressing both academic and personal challenges to promote student well-being.
• Fluency in Portuguese with the ability to teach students of varying linguistic abilities, from native speakers to second-language learners.
• A collaborative mindset, contributing to school improvement plans, extra-curricular activities, and the broader school community.

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.