Primary School Teacher (Portuguese native level speaker)

AIS is a new International School based in Almada. We are currently looking for a Portuguese native level speaking Primary teacher to deliver the Portuguese National curriculum along with an English speaking co-teacher. We are a bilingual school and we operate with two teachers in each classroom, offering an immersive language approach for our student. It is preferable that the applicant has a relevant Portuguese teaching qualification for the 1st cycle of education. The main responsibilities include:

• To plan appropriate high quality lessons to meet national curriculum guidelines, keeping up to date with changes.
• To create engaging lessons to involve pupils of all abilities, coordinating with colleagues and TAs where needed.
• To use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of student needs, and ensure equal opportunity for all students.
• To set up the classroom, organising displays and equipment.
• To encourage children to work together or independently to achieve goals.
• To provide help and support to individual pupils as required, taking responsibility for their academic progress.
• To carry out regular assessments and set homework, using the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.
• To complete administrative work. E.g., taking registers, updating records, marking work and writing reports.
• To create a tidy learning environment that pupils respect.
• To use positive management of behaviour in an environment of mutual respect that allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes their self-esteem.
• To provide a safe, healthy environment, and following safeguarding procedures.
• To organise educational visits, after school clubs, social activities and sports events.
• To participate in training and development activities.
• To attend meetings and parent’s evenings.
• To liaise with senior leadership, parents and external bodies in relation to progress, behaviour, child protection and health.
• To be a role model for students through personal presentation and professional conduct;
• To be punctual to all classes, ensuring lessons start on time.
• To establish effective working relationships with all members of the school community.