Summary: Seeking a passionate and highly qualified Cambridge Primary Teacher to inspire young learners, foster inquiry-based learning, and nurture a love for global perspectives and interdisciplinary discovery. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to inspire young learners and foster inquiry-based learning 2. Collaborative environment with focus on professional development 3. Active role in co-curricular program and school life **Location:**Palmela, PT **Date:** 8 Apr 2026 **Application closing date:****ROLE SUMMARY:** St. Peter’s International School, located in Palmela near Lisbon, serves around 1,500 students from 4 months to 18 years on a modern 37,000 m² campus. The school offers a bilingual curriculum (Portuguese/English), Cambridge programmes, and the International Baccalaureate, alongside boarding options for older students. With excellent facilities, small class sizes, and a strong culture of academic excellence, St. Peter’s provides an inspiring environment for both students and teachers. We are seeking a passionate and highly qualified **Cambridge Primary Teacher** starting in August for the next academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator committed to inspiring young learners, fostering **inquiry\-based learning**, and nurturing a love for **Global Perspectives** and **interdisciplinary** discovery. Experience with the **Cambridge Primary curriculum** or the **IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)** is also highly relevant and valued. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:** * **Creating Engaging Lessons:** Plan and deliver lessons that inspire and challenge all students and are in line with the school's curriculum, policies, and external assessment requirements. You will individualise and differentiate learning, ensuring each student is stretched, supported, and makes outstanding progress. * **Supporting and Assessing Progress:** Regularly assess students' in\-class and at\-home learning, providing targeted feedback to drive progress and ensure all students are challenged and supported in reaching their potential. * **Building a Positive Learning Environment:** Establish a classroom and school environment where students are invested in each other's flourishing, feel valued and supported, and are ready to take risks in their learning. * **Collaborating and Sharing Best Practices:** Work closely with colleagues as an active member of our learning community, sharing best practices, collaborating with colleagues, and dedicating yourself to your own professional development to ensure the highest standard of education for our students. * **Contributing to School Life:** Play an active role in the school's co\-curricular programme, helping to create a well\-rounded, enriching educational experience. From leading clubs to contributing to whole school initiatives, you will help shape the broader life of the school. * **Collaborating with Parents:** Maintain open and constructive communication with parents, building strong partnerships that support students' progress so that each child feels like an individual, well\-known and respected. **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:** * A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people. * A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements. * In\-depth expertise in and passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress. * Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments. * Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing, with a strong focus on individual attention and high standards of welfare. * Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and independently and a track record of establishing strong, positive relationships with families. * A commitment to their own continuous professional development. * Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure. * PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post\-graduate study. * Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment. **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.**SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM** Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV. Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form Inspired Non\-Teaching Application Form