Portuguese & Physical Education Teacher

Job Overview

Hypha International School is seeking a qualified and passionate educator to teach both European Portuguese and Physical Education to students in pre-primary and primary grades. The ideal candidate will have native-level fluency in European Portuguese and experience working with young children in dynamic, student-centered learning environments. The teacher will support students in developing literacy, writing, and oral communication skills in Portuguese, while fostering a love for the language and culture.

This unique role is ideal for a teacher who values whole-child development, wellness, and cultural identity.

Key Responsibilities

Portuguese Teacher:

• Teaches Portuguese as a Non-Native Language (PLNM) to international students as well as Portuguese to native speakers
• Supports students at varying levels of Portuguese proficiency through differentiated instruction
• Foster a positive language-learning environment where students feel confident to practice and grow
• Helps students gain confidence in speaking, reading, and writing in Portuguese
• Integrates real-life language skills and experiences into lessons, such as navigating daily conversations or engaging in community experiences for PLNM students
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and leadership to monitor progress and support cross-curricular learning
• Promotes appreciation for Portuguese language and culture within the school
• Set clear objectives and success criteria, while using formative assessments and immediate feedback to track progress.
  
  

Physical Education

• Leads PE classes across pre-primary and primary grade levels
• Encourages physical activity, teamwork, coordination, and healthy habits
• Designs fun and inclusive games, sports, and movement-based activities
• Set clear objectives and success criteria and provides immediate feedback to track progress.
• Supports students’ well-being and social-emotional development through physical learning
• Helps organize school-wide physical events like sports days or outdoor games
  
  

Requirements

• Native-level fluency in European Portuguese
• Bachelor’s degree and qualification in Education
• More than 3 years of relevant teaching experience, with a strong foundation in literacy
• Experience teaching Portuguese as a mother tongue to primary and pre-primary age children (3 – 11 years old)
• Passion for education and commitment to student-centered learning
• Compassionate, creative, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Highly skilled in differentiation techniques to support diverse learning needs.
• Passion for innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
  
  

What We Offer

• A purpose-driven role where you can shape the future of education in a pioneering school.
• A collaborative team of passionate educators who are redefining learning.
• A beautiful, nature-immersed campus that encourages creativity and exploration.
• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience and qualifications.