Middle School English Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Colégio Internacional de Vilamoura (CIV) is the leading educational institution in the South of Portugal, offering a prestigious blend of national and Cambridge curricula from Pre-school through Secondary Education.

Nestled in a unique natural environment with over 18,500m² of recreational space, CIV has spent the last 40 years developing an educational model rooted in research, multilingual learning (Portuguese, English, and French), and democratic, humanist values.

This is an exciting time to join our expanding team, where new staff will play an active role in shaping the next chapter of our school’s development. We are committed to academic excellence—and to the personal and professional growth of our team.

We are currently seeking a Middle School English Teacher to join our international section in September 2025.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver engaging, student-centred English Language and Literature lessons aligned with the Cambridge curriculum and international best practices
• Build foundational literacy and communication skills through creative and interactive teaching approaches
• Foster a love of reading and writing, encouraging students to express themselves with confidence and originality
• Differentiate instruction to meet a variety of learning styles and language proficiencies
• Prepare students for internal and external assessments, ensuring clarity of expectations and continuous academic progress
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects that enrich student learning
• Contribute to a positive classroom culture that values inclusion, curiosity, and respect
• Participate in extracurricular and enrichment activities that support holistic student development
• Engage in ongoing professional development and stay current with trends in English education and middle years pedagogy

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A relevant university degree in English, English Literature, Education, or a related field
• A recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching English at the middle or lower secondary level (Cambridge curriculum experience is an asset)
• A deep understanding of language acquisition and literacy development in diverse, international settings
• An engaging and reflective teaching style, committed to inspiring young learners
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic school environment
• Confidence using technology to support and enhance student learning
• A commitment to student wellbeing and to CIV’s values of responsibility, respect, and curiosity
• Fluency in English; the ability to communicate in Portuguese is a plus

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.

School Application Form

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