Primary School Co-Teacher (English Lead)

About the role

Aprendizes, an independent bilingual school in Cascais, Portugal, is looking for a passionate Primary School Co‑Teacher to partner with the Head Teacher and lead English instruction. The role combines collaborative teaching with responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing English lessons while supporting other subjects.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑teach and collaborate closely with the Head Teacher across the primary curriculum.
• Design, deliver and assess English language lessons for primary students.
• Support teaching in Mathematics and Sciences using inquiry‑based and project‑based approaches.
• Connect learning to real‑world contexts and integrate technology into classroom activities.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects, workshops and school‑wide initiatives.
• Foster an inclusive, student‑centered and supportive learning environment.

Required profile

• Enjoys collaborative teaching and shared responsibility.
• Committed to student‑centered education and well‑being.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese with strong bilingual communication.
• Motivated to engage with global challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Thrives in a diverse, caring school community.

Required skills

What we offer

• A warm, collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation aligned with Portuguese standards.