IBDP/IGCSE Chemistry & Science Teacher

Location:

Vilamoura, PT

Date: 10 Sept 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:

Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura (CIV) is the leading international school in the South of Portugal, offering a rich academic environment grounded in humanistic and global values. As a school offering both the Cambridge International curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, we seek an enthusiastic, highly qualified, and student-centered Chemistry & Science Teacher. The successful candidate will teach general Science across Key Stage 3 and deliver high-quality, inquiry-based Chemistry lessons for IGCSE and IBDP students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and deliver rigorous, inquiry-based Chemistry lessons for IBDP (HL/SL) and Cambridge IGCSE, as well as general Science at Key Stage 3.
Design and implement effective learning strategies to meet the diverse academic and linguistic needs of an international student body.
Lead hands-on laboratory experiments, ensuring strict compliance with all health, safety, and eco-school regulations.
Prepare senior students thoroughly for external Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma examinations.
Assess, track, and record student progress consistently, providing high-quality feedback to students and regular academic reports to parents.
Act as a Form Tutor, supporting the holistic well-being, pastoral care, and academic growth of a designated group of students.
Collaborate closely with the Science Department to develop resources, share best practices, and build cross-curricular projects.
Contribute actively to the wider school life by leading extracurricular activities, science clubs, or community events.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Hold a University degree (BSc or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific field.
Possess a recognized teaching qualification such as a PGCE, QTS, or equivalent international teaching certification.
Have proven experience teaching IBDP Chemistry and Cambridge IGCSE Science within an international or multicultural school setting.
Demonstrate native or near-native fluency in English (written and spoken), with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
Show proficiency in integrating educational technology, digital tools, and data loggers into the science curriculum.
Display a positive, open-minded, and collaborative approach aligned with CIV’s humanistic and democratic values.
Exhibit exceptional organizational and classroom management skills, with a passion for inspiring a love for scientific inquiry.

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.

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