Employment

BEFORE YOU APPLY

We welcome your interest in becoming a TASIS Portugal teacher!

Please do not treat this as a routine job application; Apply only after carefully considering the following:

No candidate should apply who is not willing and able:

• To support unreservedly the aims and philosophy of the school as stated in the TASIS Mission and Paideia Statements;
• To take direction from the school's leaders;
• To accept that the school exists for the benefit and growth of its students, whose needs come first;
• To model the highest standards of moral and professional conduct both at work and in the local community;
• To accept that work will sometimes require unusual hours, travel with students or to other TASIS schools, and an extended work commitment as long as school is in session;
• To share their practices and be a contributing member of TASIS’ professional learning communities.

Successful candidates will:

• Be fairly compensated for their work;
• Be committed to their own professional growth and receive regular professional growth opportunities within the school day;
• Be held accountable, rewarded for outstanding work, and receive annual written performance appraisals;
• Join a team of united, collegial, and supportive professionals.

Please note: TASIS cannot respond to every applicant. If you have applied and not received a response, do not take it personally. I you have applied in a previous year and were not hired, we encourage you to apply again for positions for which you are qualified. Our needs change each and every year.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

TASIS Portugal seeks qualified teachers who wish to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. Our teachers play a key role in developing and delivering the instructional program, supporting the headmaster in building the finest teaching and learning environment possible, and supporting TASIS Portugal’s educational aims and overall mission.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates are qualified teachers, preferably with a professional teaching certification, very positive supervisory references, and a demonstrated interest in all facets of school life.

S/he will be enthusiastic about professional development, professional learning communities, and sharing and learning best practices in pedagogy. As an effective team member, s/he will strive to support peers, staff, and the school administration. Teachers with experience in international schools, domestic independent schools, and experience with Singapore Math and/or the Core Knowledge curriculum are given preference.

Importantly, teachers willing to go the extra mile to support students, who believe every child can be successful, and who understand that together we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of the young people in our school are the professionals we want to join us.

English is the language of instruction, and therefore teachers should be fully fluent in both written and oral English. Oral fluency in Portuguese is an asset. A pleasant and positive disposition, good manners, and the desire to be part of a teaching team is essential. Although this is a day school, occasional weekend participation may be requested.