Ib History Teacher

Location:

Vilamoura, PT, 8125

Date: 7 Jan 2026

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 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 13,000 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:

Vilamoura International School (CIV) is a leading educational institution in the south of Portugal, offering Pre-School, Primary, and Secondary Education through both national and international curricula, including Cambridge programmes.

Set within a unique natural environment and featuring an 18,500 m² outdoor play area, CIV has, for over 40 years, developed an educational model that promotes early learning, inquiry-based education, and a values-driven approach grounded in democratic and humanistic principles.

CIV is dedicated to academic excellence and is seeking a History Teacher (IB background preferred) with immediate availability. The ideal candidate will inspire students through engaging and rigorous instruction, cultivate essential skills and competencies, nurture curiosity and creativity, and support the academic, social, and emotional growth of every learner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and deliver History lessons in line with the International Baccalaureate (MYP/DP) frameworks and relevant curriculum requirements.
Develop students’ critical thinking, historical analysis, research, and argumentation skills through an inquiry-based learning approach.
Design and implement units of inquiry aligned with the IB philosophy, integrating key concepts, global contexts, and Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills.
Assess, monitor, and document student progress in accordance with IB assessment practices, providing clear, constructive, and ongoing feedback.
Promote international-mindedness and intercultural understanding through the study of diverse historical periods, regions, and perspectives.
Adapt teaching strategies to meet students’ different learning needs, paces, and learning styles.
Create a positive, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment.
Collaborate with colleagues, the IB coordination team, and parents, actively participating in pedagogical meetings and ongoing professional development activities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A degree in History, Education, or a related field.
Experience teaching History, preferably within an IB (MYP/DP) or international school context.
Strong subject knowledge and a solid understanding of IB teaching methodologies, with a focus on inquiry-based learning.
Ability to create a positive, safe, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
A strong commitment to students’ academic, social, and emotional development, aligned with IB values and the IB Learner Profile.

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