About This Role
About the School
Founded in 1932, St. Julian’s is a prestigious British international school serving students aged 3 to 18. The institution is characterized by its rich heritage and exceptional location. Recognized for its outstanding academic success, St. Julian's caters to 1,250 students from over 60 nationalities, divided into four educational phases: 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 has the capacity for 630 students across four forms.
Situated between Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s is surrounded by beautiful beaches and pine forests, providing a stunning environment for learning. The expansive campus is equipped with superb sports facilities and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including Nature Club, ballet, chess, and rugby. The school is embarking on a €40 million development project over five years to significantly upgrade its facilities.
For the third year in a row, St. Julian's has been recognized by Carfax Education as one of the top 15 private schools in Europe and has also received a top 10 ranking from Spear's.
The leadership team comprises the Head, Bursar, Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) & Secondary Principal, Deputy Head (Pastoral), Head of Pre-Prep, Head of Prep, Bilingual Principal, Director of PL, and Director of Technology.
Alongside academic excellence, the school prioritizes the development of personal skills through our 6Cs: compassion, curiosity, communication, courage, collaboration, and global citizenship.
Students follow the National Curriculum for England, working towards IGCSEs and the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes. The school 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 are utilized throughout the school.
About the role
We are seeking a knowledgeable and creative English Teacher to join our team starting in August 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of the dynamic and collaborative English department within our Secondary section. The secondary school accommodates over 600 students who follow a customized curriculum in Key Stage 3 before advancing to CIE IGCSE and IB Diploma English Language and Literature or English Literature. Each year, some students also enroll in the GCSE ESL and English B Diploma courses.
The English faculty comprises 9 full-time teachers, guided by a Head of Faculty and a Deputy Head of Faculty. Our students are motivated and eager to succeed, with many progressing to esteemed universities. The selection of texts used in our curriculum reflects our dedication to offering a diverse educational experience and addresses relevant issues for our international student population.
We take pride in our commitment to student welfare, and all teachers are expected to contribute to pastoral care, serving as either a form tutor or support tutor.
Essential:
- A degree in English or a related discipline
- A recognized teaching qualification
- Proven experience delivering high-quality teaching across KS3, 4 & 5
- Experience in teaching IB Language B or GCSE English as a Second Language
- A track record of being adaptable, innovative, and compassionate in teaching practices
- Collaborative experience in planning and teamwork
Desirable:
- Experience teaching CIE IGCSE
- Experience teaching IB Diploma at SL or HL
Application process
Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications via the WhatSchool platform. The supporting statement should be directed to the Head, Paul Morgan. The deadline for applications is Monday, 13 April 2026. We require three referees, including one from each institution where you have worked in the last six years.