English as an Additional Language Teacher

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Peter’s International School is seeking a passionate, adaptable, and experienced English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher to join our language support team on a part-time basis. Working as an independent contractor ( recibos verdes ), the successful candidate will play a vital role in helping non-native English-speaking students develop the linguistic confidence and academic English skills needed to thrive across our international curriculum.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Targeted Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated EAL lessons tailored to the varying language proficiency levels of students, both in small group pull-out sessions and through in-class support .

- Language Assessment: Assess the English language proficiency of incoming and current students to determine appropriate placement, support levels, and individual learning goals.

- Curriculum Collaboration: Collaborate closely with homeroom and subject teachers to scaffold classroom materials and support students' access to the wider curriculum.

- Progress Monitoring: Track and document student language acquisition, providing regular feedback to students, colleagues, and parents through progress reports and meetings.

- Inclusive Environment: Foster a welcoming, culturally responsive, and encouraging learning environment where students feel safe to practice and develop their English skills.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

- Qualifications: A relevant university degree alongside a recognized English language teaching qualification (e.g., CELTA, DELTA, Trinity CertTESOL, PGCE with EAL specialism, or equivalent).

- Experience: Proven experience teaching EAL/ESL to school-aged learners, ideally within an international or bilingual school environment.

- Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, patience, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning needs.

- Legal & Tax Status: Must hold the legal right to work in Portugal and be registered (or eligible to register) as a self-employed worker ( Trabalhador Independente / Recibos Verdes ) with the Portuguese Tax Authority ( Autoridade Tributária ).

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.

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