Part-Time European Portuguese Teacher

PORTUGUESE TEACHER (PART-TIME) – TISA LISBON ABOUT TISA Theodore International Startup Academy (TISA Lisbon) is an innovative international school in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, serving globally minded families and learners.

We are committed to developing confident, curious, independent and internationally minded students through a student-centred, inquiry-based and interdisciplinary approach to education, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and respect for diversity.

As a growing school, TISA offers educators the chance to contribute not only to classroom learning, but also to shaping our programmes and educational culture.

TISA Lisbon is seeking an experienced and motivated Portuguese Teacher to join our growing academic team.

This is a part-time, on-site position of 20 hours per week (half-day schedule), teaching European Portuguese to a diverse, multilingual student community: Portuguese as a first language, for native and fluent speakers; and Portuguese asan additional language, for international students at different proficiency levels.

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated and inquiry-based Portuguese lessons for students of different ages and levels.

Develop students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through meaningful, real-world learning.

Bring the literature and culture of Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries into the classroom.

Create an inclusive, student-centred environment where students feel confident using the language.

Assess, document and communicate student progress to students and families.

Contribute to the development of TISA's Portuguese language curriculum, materials and assessment tools.

Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Portuguese language and culture across school life, including cultural events and activities.

A degree in Portuguese Language and Literature, Languages, Education or a related field.

A recognised teaching qualification.

Native or near-native fluency in European Portuguese and strong working proficiency in English.

Experience teaching Portuguese to native speakers and/or learners of Portuguese as an additional language.

A solid understanding of language acquisition and differentiation for mixed-ability, multilingual groups.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

A commitment to inclusion, international-mindedness and holistic student development.

Experience in an international or bilingual school.

Experience teaching PLNM/PLE and familiarity with the CEFR.

Knowledge of the Portuguese national curriculum.

Experience with IB programmes or other international curricula.

Experience in a new or rapidly developing school environment.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Portuguese language, proactive, collaborative, reflective, adaptable and genuinely committed to students' academic and personal growth.

A part-time, half-day schedule (20 hours per week) with a good work-life balance.

A collaborative and multicultural working environment.

An internationally minded student and parent community.

Opportunities for professional learning and development.

The chance to help shape our Portuguese language programme and a growing school from an early stage.