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 projectsQualifications- 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 literacyWhy 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 compensationHere, 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.