Secondary Modern Foreign Language Teacher; French and Spanish; Keys Stage 3, IGCSE, IBDP and A Level
PaRK International School Alfragide
Portugal
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 31 January 2025
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
Inspiring a Global Generation
At PaRK, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences, inspiring students to achieve academic excellence and develop as global citizens.
We are seeking a Secondary Modern Foreign Language Teacher who is passionate about teaching French and Spanish to students across Key Stage 3, IGCSE, IBDP, and A Level. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant school community that values cultural and linguistic diversity and fosters creativity in language learning.
The successful candidate will teach French and Spanish across Key Stage 3, IGCSE, IBDP, and A Level, inspiring a love of languages and promoting cultural appreciation. They will also contribute to curriculum development at KS3, creating engaging and innovative lessons that captivate young learners.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and energetic teacher who can teach up to KS4 IGCSE and KS5 Spanish and French, including IBDP and A Level. It is desirable, but not essential, that this person enjoys teaching younger groups and is passionate about developing the curriculum in KS3 to make it interesting and engage young learners. We value not only the linguistic elements when acquiring a foreign language but also the cultural aspect and the skills that come with it.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver high-quality French and Spanish lessons across KS3, IGCSE, IBDP, and A Level.
- Create and implement engaging, student-centered lessons that inspire a love of language learning.
- Develop the KS3 curriculum to ensure it is engaging, relevant, and challenging for younger learners.
- Foster an appreciation for cultural diversity and promote cross-curricular learning through language teaching.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback to support individual development.
- Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary learning opportunities and align best practices in teaching.
- Contribute to the school’s extracurricular program, including cultural events, language clubs, or trips.
- Maintain an inclusive, supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation and creativity.
- Uphold the school’s values and contribute to the broader school community through active involvement.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A degree in French, Spanish, Modern Foreign Languages, or a related field.
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS).
- Experience teaching French and Spanish at KS3, IGCSE, IBDP, and A Level.
- A proven track record of engaging and inspiring students across different age groups.
- A passion for curriculum development, particularly for KS3, with a focus on creativity and engagement.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Cultural awareness and a passion for integrating cultural elements into language teaching.
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset.
- A commitment to professional development and staying current with best practices in language teaching.
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.
About PaRK International School Alfragide
- PaRK International School Alfragide
- Estrada de Alfragide, Alfragide 92
- Amadora
- 2610-008
- Portugal
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
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Welcome to PaRK International School!
At PaRK International School we teach children the skills and give them the tools to become bilingual, curious, collaborative, caring, autonomous and agile learners while achieving their personal best in a fast moving world.
We are highly committed to our mission of guiding and inspiring students to be successful and happy in their adult lives.
We work together to have a global impact in the field of education. We have a passion for education, innovation and technology. We view technology as a global language and believe that understanding it allows our students to interact and impact the global society.
We mentor our students to give their best effort and become leaders that influence and inspire those around them. Although we can never be certain about the future, we may already predict that this type of leadership will require our students to respond to an international and rigorous environment and work across cultures and borders. Technology coupled with an innovative mind-set will allow our students to navigate confidently through the world in this manner. In order to achieve this, we expect our staff and students to practice a hard-working, curious and resilient mind-set. We work hard to create an open-minded and rigorous learning environment for our students and staff, that brings together different people, cultures and ideas. We believe that each student is unique and deserves to be treated likewise; we use individualised teaching and learning practices in order to respond to this idea. We encourage every student to give his/her best in every subject.
PaRK IS’ culture and ethics is grounded on a firm belief in teamwork and research. We constantly look for the best practices to put our mission and curriculum in action in a meaningful way.
We are very proud of the community we have built. We work towards the purpose of changing educational paradigms together. This high level of commitment practiced by all of us is what makes PaRK IS a successful company and unique school with a motivated staff and student body.
This school is focused on the mind and heart of its staff and students. Students will leave our school prepared for academic excellence, proficient in more than one language and comfortable with exploring their own academic curiosity through research and exploration. Students will make lifelong friends and learn about the importance of service within one’s neighbourhood and the World. We are determined to guide each student in overcoming their individual challenges by using and developing their strengths and by working hard. Students will learn to embrace failures as necessary steps of growth. They will learn to be comfortable stepping out of their comfort zones and constantly challenge themselves. Practicing these values of academic excellence and personal growth will guide our students to live a productive and happy life.
Together, teachers, staff and students explore exciting academic and personal journeys and frontiers. Welcome to PaRK IS!
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