English Language and Literature (MYP and DP) - Maternity Leave Cover

Oeiras International School (OIS) seeks a new English L&L (MYP and DP): OIS is a highly prestigious private, inclusive, co-educational international day school (Year 2 – Year 13) situated in a beautiful 17th Century Portuguese Palace in a very peaceful and attractive “Quinta” in the surroundings of Oeiras, close to Lisbon. The school enjoys accreditation with NEASC and is a CIS member school. OIS offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum beginning with Year 2 of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and culminates in Year 13 with the Diploma Programme (DP). We have a predominately international student population representing over 40 nationalities. There are currently 453 students on roll. OIS's Purpose:At OIS, we believe that the children of today will solve the problems of tomorrow. So, we educate them to understand the issues we face and to take responsible action to make the world a better and more sustainable place. OIS’s Vision:Our vision is to be a respectful community of lifelong learners who are aware of their role in shaping a better and sustainable future in an ever-changing world. In addition, we educate our learners for the future, to be equipped for the careers that don’t yet exist, to have the wisdom to challenge our environmental impact through a more sustainable lifestyle, and to make a better world. An OIS education is more than facts and figures, it is attitudes and abilities. OIS’s Mission:Develop an outstanding school based on the IB curriculum, with a particular focus on STEAM subjects Engage talented teachers and staff in an inspiring natural environment Provide a superb education to nurture independent, passionate, creative, agile learners, to become compassionate leaders who will make a difference in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world OIS’s motto:“Sapere Aude!” means ‘Dare to learn’. What do we seek: We require a versatile, capable and enthusiastic teacher to teach English (L&L) in