Founded in 1932, we are a distinguished, non-selective British international school for ages 3-18, recognized for our academic excellence. We currently cater to over 1,200 students representing more than 60 nationalities. The school is divided into three sections: Primary, Secondary, and Portuguese. Our Primary Section hosts 480 students, organized into three classes for each year group. The leadership team includes the Head, Bursar, section principals, along with Directors of Technology, Student Support, and Professional Learning. The Primary Section has its own leadership structure, featuring two Deputy Principals.

Our curriculum primarily follows the National Curriculum for England, culminating in IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.

All staff members utilize Google Apps for Education for both teaching and administrative functions, and each teacher is equipped with a MacBook Air.

Since 1998, we have held accreditation from CIS (Council of International Schools) and NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and are proud to be an Accredited Member of COBIS. Furthermore, our Head is an International Member of HMC (Heads' Conference).

The school enjoys a convenient location, just a short walk from Carcavelos train station, providing easy access to both central Lisbon and Cascais.

Teacher Job Description

Core Purpose

To enhance student learning and support the holistic development of each individual within our educational community. Our educational philosophy emphasizes creating an environment where students and teachers are actively engaged and challenged, while parents feel confident and excited about the opportunities available to nurture qualities that help students become empathetic, inquisitive, collaborative communicators, embodying the courage to participate as active citizens in society.

Learning

To facilitate student learning in designated subject areas.
To mentor and guide students throughout their educational journey.
To adopt a personalized learning approach that allows each child to flourish, acknowledging the varied learning abilities of our students.
To devise necessary interventions both inside and outside the classroom when a student is not progressing as expected.
To prepare well-structured lesson plans that enhance student learning.
To create continuous assessments that support student advancement.
To utilize a range of teaching strategies that are integral to our pedagogy, stimulating learning and inspiring students.
To incorporate technology to enhance the learning experience.
To remain informed about advancements in subject knowledge and teaching methodologies.

Wellbeing

To collaborate with tutors and pastoral leaders to prioritize student wellbeing.
To partner with Safeguarding leads and complete referral forms when a child is identified as being at risk.
To encourage intercultural understanding and respect for diversity among all students.

Professional Growth

To identify personal development areas each year and commit to professional growth in those aspects.
To visit other classrooms to share effective practices.
To welcome colleagues into your classroom for collaborative sharing of best practices.
To actively participate in professional development opportunities both within and outside the school.
To seek and pursue opportunities to enhance your teaching practices related to essential learning.
To share insights gained from professional development with colleagues.

Teamwork

To cooperate as part of a team to develop learning sequences.
To support colleagues in their professional development.

Personal Strengths

Demonstrates empathy and understanding of the diverse learning capacities of students.

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Primary Teacher 1º Ciclo (Bilingual Curriculum) Local Hire

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