Are you a Secondary English Language and Literature teacher who inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of literature?
Do you love making learning meaningful, student-centered, and connected to the real world? Do guiding projects, mentoring students, and going the extra mile to help learners thrive excite you?
If so, Aprendizes might be your place.
About Aprendizes
* Independent school in Cascais, Portugal (ages 3–18)
* Vision: "Together, we Educate for Change"
* Bilingual, student-centered learning connected to real-world issues and the SDGs
* 600 students, 130 staff, 40+ nationalities
* Campus near Sintra National Park and Guincho Beach with view on the mountains
* Portuguese National Curriculum (preschool–grade 4) and Cambridge International Curriculum (grades 5–12)
We're Looking For
* English Language & Literature Teacher (IGCSE & A-level) for School Year 2026/27
* Lead and mentor the English department, coordinate teaching across grades, and align curriculum development to ensure coherence and excellence
* Oversee student assessment in English across the school
* Passionate, collaborative, and experienced with student-centered, inquiry- and project-based learning
* Excited to support initiatives like MUN, Duke of Edinburgh, and student-led projects
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or master's in teaching/English or a related subject
* Experience with Cambridge or another international curriculum
* Fluent in English (Portuguese a plus)
* Strong classroom management, curriculum leadership, and digital literacy
Why Join Us
* Welcoming, collaborative, and inspiring environment
* Healthy, organic meals prepared daily by our chef
* Continuous professional development
* Erasmus+ international projects
* 11 weeks of holidays
* Flexible working hours
* Competitive compensation
Here, you will inspire and be inspired, lead a dynamic department, collaborate with passionate colleagues, and have space to create, grow, and innovate safely .
Excited? Submit your resume and cover letter—let's shape the future, one student at a time.