English Teacher
About This Role
About the School
Established in 1932, St. Julian’s is a distinguished British international school catering to students aged 3 to 18. The school boasts a unique character, rich history, and an exceptional location. Renowned for its academic achievements, St. Julian's serves 1,250 learners from over 60 different nationalities, organized 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 accommodates 630 students across four forms.
Nestled between Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian’s enjoys a picturesque setting surrounded by beaches and pine forests. The expansive campus features outstanding sports facilities and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including Nature Club, ballet, chess, and rugby. The school is embarking on a €40 million building initiative spanning five years, aimed at significantly enhancing its existing facilities.
For the third consecutive year, St. Julian's has been acknowledged as one of the top 15 private schools in Europe by Carfax Education and has also been ranked among the top 10 by 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 PL, and Director of Technology.
In addition to academic rigor, the school emphasizes personal skills development through our 6Cs: compassion, curiosity, communication, courage, collaboration, and global citizenship.
Following the National Curriculum for England, students work towards IGCSEs and the IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes. The school holds accreditations from CIS and COBIS, and the Head is a member of HMC.
Google Apps for Education are utilized, and all teaching and support staff receive their own MacBook Air.
About the role
We are looking to recruit an experienced and innovative English Teacher starting in August 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the vibrant and collaborative English faculty within our Secondary section. Over 600 students are enrolled in the secondary school, following a tailored curriculum in Key Stage 3 before progressing to CIE IGCSE and IB Diploma English Language and Literature or English Literature. Each year, a few students participate in the GCSE ESL and English B Diploma courses.
The English team consists of 9 full-time educators, led by a Head of Faculty and a Deputy Head of Faculty. Our students are engaged and ambitious, with many advancing to prestigious universities. Our selection of texts reflects our commitment to providing a diverse curriculum and encourages exploration of issues pertinent to our international student body.
We take pride in our student care, and all teachers are expected to actively contribute to pastoral care as either a form tutor or support tutor.
Essential:
- A degree in English or a related field
- A recognized teaching qualification
- Proven experience in delivering excellent teaching across KS3, 4 & 5
- Experience in teaching IB Language B or GCSE English as a Second Language
- A demonstrated record of being adaptable, innovative, and compassionate in teaching and learning
- Collaborative experience in planning and teamwork
Desirable:
- Experience teaching CIE IGCSE
- Experience teaching IB Diploma at SL or HL
Application process
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the TES Portal. The supporting statement should be addressed to the Head, Paul Morgan. The deadline for applications is Monday, 13 April 2026. We request three referees, including one from each institution where you have taught in the past six years.