Early Learning School Team Leader

Location:

Palmela, PT

Date: 29 Jun 2026

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Peter's International School is a prestigious, top-ranked premium institution located in Palmela, Lisbon area, with over 30 years of academic excellence. As part of the Inspired Education network, we provide a world-class bilingual and international education for students from 4 months to 18 years old.

Guided by our core pillars of Rigour, Responsibility, and Respect, our Early Learning School nurtures a happy, multicultural, and familiar environment where children are inspired to thrive. We are looking for an inspiring Team Leader to drive pedagogical quality and lead our dedicated educators.

Job Purpose

Drive pedagogical excellence and foster a thriving early learning community. You will be the vital link between school coordination, families, and our educational team, ensuring a collaborative environment where children and staff excel according to St. Peter’s high standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Team Guidance: Lead, onboard, and support teachers and assistants in daily operations and professional growth.
Work Culture: Cultivate a positive, collaborative, and respectful environment across all teams.
Pedagogical Support: Implement the educational project, child-centred practices, and documentation standards.
Classroom Consistency: Ensure high-quality educational practices and alignment across all classrooms.
School Events: Coordinate early learning projects, events, and institutional initiatives.
Daily Operations: Manage routines, schedules, and resources efficiently alongside School Coordination.
Proactive Management: Anticipate operational needs and resolve daily challenges constructively.
Liaison & Communication: Act as the main link between staff and Coordination, ensuring clear information flow.
Family Partnerships: Build trust-based relationships with families and support meetings or events.
Culture & Quality: Model St. Peter’s values while identifying continuous improvement areas.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Background: Proven experience in Early Childhood Education settings, with a strong understanding of early years pedagogy and documentation.
Leadership & Mentorship: Natural ability to inspire teams, foster a collaborative work environment, and guide teachers and assistants in their daily growth.
Bilingual Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with professional fluency in both Portuguese and English, essential for a multicultural school environment.
Problem Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to resolve daily operational and team challenges constructively.
Organization: Highly organized and reliable, with the capacity to balance pedagogical guidance with daily routines.
School Alignment: Deep commitment to St. Peter’s core values of Rigour, Responsibility, and Respect, with a collaborative and positive attitude.

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com