Computer Science Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Peter’s International School, located in Palmela near Lisbon, serves around 1,500 students from 4 months to 18 years on a modern 37,000 m² campus. The school offers a bilingual curriculum (Portuguese/English), Cambridge programmes, and the International Baccalaureate, alongside boarding options for older students. With excellent facilities, small class sizes, and a strong culture of academic excellence, St. Peter’s provides an inspiring environment for both students and teachers.

St. Peter’s is a proud member of the Inspired Education Group, a dynamic and diverse learning community committed to fostering excellence, creativity, and global citizenship. The school provides an engaging and rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in an interconnected world.

We are seeking a passionate and highly qualified Computer Science Teacher to join our team starting in August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator dedicated to inspiring students, fostering computational thinking, and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a technology-driven future.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Portugal Teacher Recruitment Event at King’s College School, Cascais on Saturday 7th March 2026. This event will bring together headteachers and hiring managers from several Inspired schools across Portugal, offering you the chance to connect directly with them, learn more about our organisation, and explore career opportunities for this and the next academic year. For more information and to register, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/8103/

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in Computer Science and ICT across secondary levels.
• Foster a deep understanding of programming, algorithms, data structures, and computational problem-solving.
• Create a stimulating, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independent inquiry.
• Connect Computer Science concepts to real-world applications and emerging technologies.
• Integrate hands-on coding projects, robotics, digital tools, and inquiry-based learning methods.
• Continuously assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support academic and personal growth.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, ensuring content meets high international standards and remains innovative and comprehensive.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular activities such as coding clubs and technology competitions.
• Foster a respectful, supportive, and inclusive classroom culture that prioritizes student well-being.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support learning and development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school initiatives, events, and mentorship.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A degree in Computer Science, Education, or a related field (teaching qualification preferred).
• Experience teaching Computer Science at secondary level (experience with international curricula is an advantage but not required).
• Passion for coding, problem-solving, and fostering computational thinking.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment (preferred).
• Strong command of English and commitment to student well-being and safeguarding.

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.