Location: Palmela, PT
ROLE SUMMARY:
King's College School, Cascais
is a prestigious international school that combines a 50-year heritage of academic excellence from the King's College Schools group with the global expertise of
Inspired
, the world's leading premium education group with over 115 schools across five continents.
We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated
Teacher of English Language & Literature
to join our growing Senior School.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the academic journey of students within a Candidate IB World School.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality instruction across the
Cambridge IGCSE
and
IB Diploma Programme (DP)
pathways, fostering critical thinking and a global perspective in a dynamic, international community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Curriculum Delivery:
Plan and deliver high-quality, inquiry-based lessons for IGCSE and IB DP English Language & Literature.
Academic Excellence:
Prepare students for Cambridge and IB examinations through rigorous assessment and timely feedback.
Inclusion:
Differentiate teaching to support a diverse international student body, including EAL learners.
IB Supervision:
Support students with IB-specific requirements, including Internal Assessments (IA), the HL Essay, and Extended Essays (EE).
Departmental Collaboration:
Work with the English team to develop innovative schemes of work and shared resources.
Digital Integration:
Use educational technology to enhance literary analysis and student engagement.
Pastoral Care:
Serve as a Form Tutor, monitoring student wellbeing and maintaining regular communication with parents.
Co-curricular Contribution:
Lead extracurricular activities such as Debating, Public Speaking, or Creative Writing.
School Culture:
Actively participate in the wider school life, including house events, staff meetings, and professional development.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Education:
A university degree in English, English Literature, or a related field, plus a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
Experience:
Proven experience teaching IGCSE and/or the IB Diploma Programme in an international school setting.
Language:
Native or near-native English proficiency.
Attributes:
Excellent organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to the school's core values:
Curiosity, Courage, and Community.
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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