English Teacher (1Year)

About the School

Founded in 1932, St. Julian’s stands as a prestigious British international school serving students from ages 3 to 18. The institution is notable for its rich character, history, and stunning location. With a commitment to academic excellence, it accommodates 1,250 students hailing from more than 60 nationalities across four educational stages: Pre-Prep (ages 3 to 5), Prep (ages 5 to 11), Secondary (ages 11 to 18), and Bilingual (ages 6 to 15). The Secondary School operates with a four-form entry system, comprising 630 students.

Situated between Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s enjoys a beautiful environment surrounded by beaches and pine forests. The expansive campus features exceptional sports facilities and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs for Nature, ballet, chess, and rugby. The school is preparing to embark on a €40 million construction project over the next five years, aimed at enhancing its facilities significantly.

For the third year in a row, St. Julian's has been acknowledged as one of the top 15 private schools in Europe by Carfax Education and ranks within the top 10 according to Spear's.

The leadership team includes the Head, Bursar, Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) & Secondary Principal, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Head of Pre-Prep, Head of Prep, Bilingual Principal, Director of Professional Learning, and Director of Technology.

Beyond academics, the School prioritizes the development of personal skills through our 6Cs: compassion, curiosity, communication, courage, collaboration, and global citizenship.

We follow the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes. The institution is accredited by CIS and COBIS, and the Head is a member of HMC.

All teaching and support staff are provided with their own MacBook Air, and Google Apps for Education is utilized across the school.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and imaginative English Teacher to join our team in August 2026. This one-year role presents an excellent chance to engage with our dynamic and collaborative English department within the Secondary section. More than 600 secondary students engage in a customized curriculum during Key Stage 3, progressing to CIE IGCSE and IB Diploma courses in English Language and Literature or English Literature. Each year, a select group of students participates in the GCSE ESL and English B Diploma programs.

The English faculty comprises 9 full-time members, guided by a Head of Faculty and a Deputy Head of Faculty. Our students are driven and ambitious, with many advancing to esteemed universities. We strive to provide a varied curriculum through our choice of texts, fostering discussions on relevant topics for our international student community.

We take pride in the support offered to our students, and all educators are encouraged to be actively involved in pastoral care, either as form tutors or support tutors.

Essential Requirements:

• A degree in English or a related field
• A recognized teaching qualification
• Demonstrated experience of high-quality teaching across KS3, 4 & 5
• Experience with IB Language B or GCSE English as a Second Language
• Proven adaptability, innovation, and compassion in teaching and learning
• Evidence of collaborative planning and teamwork

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching CIE IGCSE
• Experience teaching IB Diploma at SL or HL

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application through the WhatSchool platform. Your supporting statement should be directed to the Head, Paul Morgan. The application deadline is Monday, April 13, 2026. We ask for three referees, including one from each school where you have taught in the last six years.