Mathematics Teacher
The Lisboan International School
Portugal
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- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 18/8/2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
We are seeking adaptable, creative and innovative teachers.
Our teachers play an important role in supporting, nurturing and guiding our students to be the best version of themselves, according to our BOA Principles – belong, own and act.
As a member of The Lisboan team, our teachers demonstrate that they are a highly effective practitioners who are kind, reflective, inquisitive, supportive and collaborative.
Requirements, Talents and Competencies
- Fully qualified teacher (bachelor's degree and recognised teacher qualification)
- Committed to their own ongoing learning and development
- Knowledge, experience, and the ability to apply research-based practices in a secondary school (age 10-18) environment
- Clear communicator who can work alongside stakeholders in many different contexts
- Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
- Ability to project calm self-assurance, positive energy and kindness
- Experience in developing personal growth in others
As a teacher of Mathematics you will also be required to:
- be able to deliver an inspiring and innovative Mathematics course to students (Years 7-9)
- be able to deliver IGCSE Mathematics (Cambridge) with the potential for IB DP Mathematics in the future.
SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION
The Lisboan International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory background and police checks. Full details are available in the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
How to apply:
A cover letter that outlines your educational philosophy and your motivation for applying for the role and the application form, that can be found below, should be uploaded to the TES portal as part of your application.
The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.
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About The Lisboan International School
The Lisboan International School is a brand new school, forming part of Artemis Education’s family of schools. Artemis Education is a growing private international schools group with a mission to improve access to outstanding education. Home - Artemis (artemis-education.com)
Opening in September 2025 for students in Early Years - Year 10, the school will eventually house 1,200 students from Early Years to Year 13.
Nestled in the vibrant Alcântara district of Lisbon, The Lisboan occupies the space of a former pasta factory, thoughtfully transformed to honour its heritage while fostering an engaging learning environment suitable for global citizens. Alcântara, an emerging district featuring offices, apartments, bars, and restaurants, is well-connected to the rest of Lisbon and neighbouring districts via an efficient public transport system and road network.
Lisbon is currently experiencing a period of rapid development, marked by the influx of foreign investment and a growing international community. While there are several international schools in the vicinity, The Lisboan stands out as one of the few situated within the city itself, offering a unique educational experience at the heart of Lisbon's evolving landscape.
The school´s curriculum will follow an enhanced version of the National Curriculum for England culminating with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
As important as academic results are the values for which we stand, which are embedded in all areas of school life. The “BOA” principles (Boa is good in Portuguese):
B – Belong to a community, collaboration within learning and play at the school.
O – Own the opportunity to become the best possible version of ourselves by developing various skills and intelligences.
A – Act as we are putting into practice what we have learned.
These are transferred to the pupils by our 5 Key Values which are:
- Kindness
- Curiosity
- Connectedness
- Resilience
- Integrity
The school places the whole child at the core of all that we do. As such staff will not only be expected to be inspirational educationalists but also act as role models for all children and to contribute to the extracurricular programme of the school, known as the Experience.
The Lisboan is seeking to become the leading international school in Lisbon and Portugal.
The school is nothing without its staff. If, after reading this you are excited by the prospect of being part of The Lisboan founding team, we look forward to receiving your application.
The Lisboan is an equal opportunities employer.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
The Lisboan is committed to providing a high standard of safeguarding and welfare of children and expects all staff to follow this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and its international equivalents.
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