Primary school: bilingual teacher

Expected Profile and Qualifications

• Degree in Education/Pedagogy (required).
• A specialisation in Literacy, Bilingual Education or a related field is desirable.
• Further training in language teaching, literacy practices and curriculum integration.
• Familiarity with contemporary teaching approaches (e.g. project-based learning, Content and Language Integrated Learning – CLIL, or similar).
• Familiarity with national (BNCC) and international curriculum frameworks.
• A dedicated, committed and collaborative approach.
• A continuous-learning mindset.

English Proficiency and Certification

• Fluent English (minimum B2/C1 level or equivalent).
• A recognised international certification, such as:
• Cambridge (e.g. FCE, CAE, CPE)
• TOEFL
• IELTS
• Ability to use English pedagogically, with linguistic intentionality across learning contexts.

Key Responsibilities

Pedagogical Practice and Planning

• Prepare weekly lesson plans aligned with the BNCC, the institutional curriculum and international guidelines, in both English and Portuguese.
• Design play-based, inquiry-led, and interactive learning experiences.
• Ensure clear linguistic intentionality across bilingual activities.
• Integrate different subject areas.
• Systematically observe both structured learning tasks and free play, focusing on pupils' cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
• Record evidence relating to learning profiles, social interaction, self-regulation, language, engagement and wellbeing.
• Analyse observational data to inform planning, pedagogical interventions and differentiation strategies.
• Plan targeted interventions based on observations, respecting each pupil's pace, interests and individual needs.
• Share relevant data with the coordination team and support staff, following institutional protocols.

Teaching and Language

• Develop bilingual academic literacy.
• Foster bilingual acquisition through contextualised practice.
• Monitor pupils' overall development.
• Plan individualised pedagogical interventions.

Assessment and Monitoring

• Produce systematic records, portfolios and reports.
• Use data to inform pedagogical decision-making.
• Keep institutional systems up to date.
• Plan and administer formative and summative assessments.

Institutional Commitment

• Take part in training sessions, pedagogical meetings, staff councils and school projects.
• Follow protocols, internal policies and leadership guidance.
• Contribute to curriculum review processes.
• Act in line with the school's culture and values.

Relationship with Families

• Hold meetings, feedback sessions and formal communications.
• Report on progress, challenges and strategies in line with institutional policy.
• Lead both individual and group meetings.
• Share learning data with families.
• Follow communication protocols.

Ethics, Safety and Safeguarding

• Comply fully with child protection policies.
• Safeguard pupils' physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Report risk situations in line with protocol.
• Ensure a safe environment at all times.
• Adhere to the code of conduct.