This full-time role at an independent language school combines communicative English teaching with small classes of no more than ten students. Most learners are children and young teenagers, although the timetable also includes older teenagers and adults from beginner through C1 Advanced.

Contract dates: October 1, 2026–June 30, 2027

Responsibilities

  • Teach 21 hours of face-to-face classes each week
  • Prepare lively, structured lessons that maximize spoken interaction
  • Teach general English and selected Cambridge English exam-preparation courses
  • Attend one paid hour of meetings or training each week
  • Give students prompt feedback and encourage completion of assigned work

Requirements

  • University degree
  • CELTA or an equivalent recognized teaching qualification
  • At least two years of EFL teaching experience, preferably face-to-face
  • Native-level spoken and written English
  • Existing legal right to work in Portugal; visa sponsorship is not available
  • Experience with children or in a language school is an advantage

Salary and Benefits

  • Average gross remuneration of €1,610 per month across the nine-month contract
  • Eighteen days of paid holiday during school closures
  • Thirty hours of paid training and professional development
  • Teaching materials, printing, copying, and a dedicated classroom
  • Practical relocation and accommodation guidance

How to Apply

Apply through TEFL.com’s Fast Apply system. Applications close September 30, 2026.