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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. St. Peter’s is a proud member of the Inspired Education Group, a dynamic and diverse learning community committed to fostering excellence, creativity, and global citizenship. The school provides an engaging and rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in an interconnected world. We are seeking a passionate and highly qualified IB ESS and General Science Teacher to deliver the IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) curriculum and General Science starting in August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator dedicated to inspiring environmental awareness, scientific curiosity, and critical thinking about global sustainability challenges.
Job Responsibility:
Design and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) and General Science (including Cambridge Lower Secondary Science, as required)
Foster a deep understanding of environmental systems, sustainability, ecosystems, biodiversity, resource management, and human impacts on the planet
Create a stimulating, inclusive classroom environment that encourages inquiry, discussion, and critical thinking about environmental challenges
Connect scientific concepts to real-world environmental issues such as climate change, conservation, sustainable development, and global citizenship
Integrate practical investigations, fieldwork opportunities, data analysis, and inquiry-based learning approaches
Continuously assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support academic and personal growth
Contribute to curriculum planning, ensuring content meets international standards and remains current and relevant
Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities such as environmental clubs, sustainability initiatives, and science enrichment opportunities
Foster a respectful, supportive, and inclusive classroom culture that prioritizes student well-being
Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support learning and development
Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to school initiatives, events, and mentorship
Requirements:
A degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geography, Education, or a related field (teaching qualification preferred)
Experience teaching IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) and/or General Science, or similar international curricula
Passion for environmental education and inspiring students to think critically about sustainability and global challenges
Strong skills in facilitating inquiry-based learning, discussion, and interdisciplinary thinking
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Experience working in an international or multicultural environment (preferred)
Strong command of English and a clear commitment to student well-being and safeguarding
Nice to have:
Experience working in an international or multicultural environment