Portuguese as 1st Language Teacher

Location:

Palmela, PT

Date: 21 Jul 2026

Application closing date: September

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 seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and qualified Portuguese as a 1st Language Teacher. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to students who speak Portuguese as their native language. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a deep appreciation for Portuguese literature, grammar, and culture, while preparing students for academic excellence in a dynamic international environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching & Learning: Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Portuguese lessons tailored to native speakers, ensuring alignment with academic standards and curriculum goals.
Student Assessment: Assess, monitor, and record the progress of students; provide constructive feedback to support their linguistic and academic growth.
Classroom Management: Maintain a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that encourages active participation and mutual respect.
Curriculum Development: Collaborate with the languages department to develop resources, schemes of work, and innovative pedagogical strategies.
School Community: Actively participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and school-wide events or extracurricular activities.
Pastoral Care: Support the pastoral and emotional well-being of students, acting as a mentor and role model.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Education: A university degree in Portuguese Studies, Modern Languages, Education, or a related field, along with a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., Habilitação Profissional para a Docência).
Experience: Proven experience teaching Portuguese as a First Language/Native Language, ideally within an international school environment.
Language Proficiency: Native or near-native fluency in Portuguese; a strong working knowledge of English is highly desirable to communicate within our multicultural staff.
Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong classroom management, and proficiency in integrating educational technology into teaching.

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