Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY:
PaRK International School is a leading international school in Portugal, committed to providing a rigorous, student-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship. We foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop curiosity, creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Position Overview
The Homeroom Teacher is responsible for creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of primary-aged students. The teacher delivers high-quality instruction aligned with the school's curriculum, promotes student wellbeing, and works collaboratively with colleagues and families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, deliver, and assess engaging learning experiences that support students’ academic, social, and emotional development and are aligned with the school’s curriculum.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes student wellbeing, engagement, and achievement.
- Differentiate teaching and learning strategies to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all students.
- Monitor, assess, and report on student progress, maintaining accurate records and using data to inform teaching and learning.
- Establish high expectations for behaviour and learning, fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and collaboration.
- Build strong partnerships with parents and guardians through regular and effective communication regarding student progress and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with colleagues, specialist teachers, and support staff to enhance student outcomes and contribute to curriculum development and school initiatives.
- Actively participate in the wider life of the school, including professional development, meetings, events, safeguarding responsibilities, and other duties as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Bachelor's degree in Education (or related field) and a recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching in a Primary School setting.
- Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
- Ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and student-centred learning environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
- Collaborative, proactive, and committed to student wellbeing and safeguarding.
- Fluency in English; Portuguese is an advantage.
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.