IB Portuguese Teacher

Role Summary:

St. Peter’s International School, located in Palmela near Lisbon, serves around 1,500 students aged 4 months to 18 years on a modern 37,000 m² campus. The institution provides a bilingual education (Portuguese/English), offers Cambridge programs, and the International Baccalaureate, alongside boarding options for older students. With excellent facilities, small class sizes, and a strong culture of academic excellence, St. Peter’s creates an inspiring environment for both students and educators.

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced IB Portuguese Teacher to join our team. The ideal applicant will demonstrate extensive subject knowledge and a thorough understanding of the IB philosophy, with the ability to deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons that encourage critical thinking, intercultural awareness, and academic success.

You should be committed to designing meaningful learning experiences that adhere to IB principles, promote student agency, and assist all learners in realizing their full potential. Experience and training in teaching MYP and/or DP Portuguese will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, inquiry-driven Portuguese lessons that foster critical thinking, international-mindedness, and student agency, ensuring all learners are engaged, challenged, and supported.
• Create, prepare, and implement units of inquiry that align with IB philosophy, including MYP/DP frameworks, assessment criteria, and Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) skills.
• Evaluate, track, and document student progress using IB assessment practices, providing timely, constructive feedback that encourages reflection and continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and concept-driven learning environment that supports well-being, academic excellence, and respect for cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Contribute to the holistic and pastoral development of students, supporting their personal, social, and emotional growth in line with IB learner profile attributes.
• Effectively utilize digital tools and learning technologies to enhance inquiry, collaboration, and communication within the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and the IB coordination team to ensure consistency, alignment, and the highest educational standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, reflecting on practices, embracing innovation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the IB program.
• Participate in professional development, welcoming new ideas and consistently enhancing teaching practices.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A strong qualification, enthusiasm, and a deep commitment to the principles and values of the International Baccalaureate.
• Proven excellence as an inquiry-driven classroom practitioner, capable of facilitating substantial progress for all students through differentiated, concept-based instruction.
• A clear vision of outstanding IB teaching and learning, emphasizing the promotion of international-mindedness, student agency, and the cultivation of ATL skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, ensuring high-quality unit design that aligns with MYP/DP frameworks.
• A positive, open-minded attitude, embracing reflection, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth within a dynamic IB environment.

Apply via the WhatSchool platform.