IGCSE/Cambridge International Science Teacher

About the school

St. Peter’s International School, located in Palmela near Lisbon, serves around 1,500 students from 4 months to 18 years on a modern 37,000 m² campus. The school offers a bilingual curriculum (Portuguese/English), Cambridge programmes, 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 provides an inspiring environment for both students and teachers.

The role

We seek an exceptional Sciences teacher with a passion for education, dedication, creativity, and outstanding experience from the best schools worldwide. The successful candidate will teach IGCSE and Cambridge International programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students in line with the school’s curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements, individualising and differentiating learning to ensure outstanding progress.
• Regularly assess students’ in-class and at-home learning, providing targeted feedback to drive progress and ensure all students reach their potential.
• Establish a classroom and school environment where students feel valued, supported, and ready to take risks in their learning.
• Work closely with colleagues as an active member of the learning community, sharing best practices and committing to ongoing professional development.
• Play an active role in the school’s co-curricular programme, contributing to clubs and whole-school initiatives.
• Maintain open and constructive communication with parents to build strong partnerships that support each student’s progress.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for education with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people.
• A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements.
• In-depth expertise in and passion for science, with the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress.
• Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing performance in external assessments.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing with a strong focus on individual attention.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently, and a track record of building strong relationships with families.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment.

How to apply

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