Bilingual English Teacher

Bilingual Primary English Teacher

Location: Cascais, PT

ROLE SUMMARY:

King's College School, Cascais, part of the prestigious Inspired Education Group, is a leading international school in the Lisbon area. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Bilingual Primary English Teacher to deliver a high quality, integrated English Portuguese curriculum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Curriculum Delivery: Teach engaging, inquiry based lessons that integrate English with core primary subjects, fostering foundational literacy, phonics, and creative writing skills.
• Collaboration & Pedagogy: Partner closely with Portuguese lead teachers to align cross curricular themes, ensuring a seamless bilingual experience and using data to provide scaffolded support for diverse learners.
• Classroom & Pastoral Care: Maintain a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports socio emotional growth, helping young learners build confidence in a dual language setting.
• Community: Proactively engage with parents to support the home school language connection and contribute to the vibrant life of the primary school community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Qualifications: A recognized teaching qualification (BEd, PGCE, or equivalent) with a specific focus on Primary Education or Early Years.
• Experience: Proven experience teaching the primary curriculum, ideally within bilingual or international settings, with a strong understanding of EAL strategies.
• Language & Tech: Native or near native English proficiency, with a deep understanding of phonics instruction and the ability to integrate educational technology to enhance interactive learning.
• Attributes: Exceptional communication skills, a nurturing and patient approach, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively in a co teaching environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.