About this role
About United Lisbon International School
United Lisbon International School is a modern, innovative, student-centered international school offering rigorous academic programs, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school emphasizes collaborative learning, guided inquiry, technology integration, and preparing students with the skills, creativity, and values needed to thrive in the 21st century and beyond.
Position Overview
United Lisbon International School is seeking an experienced, creative, and passionate IB Design & Technology and Visual Arts Teacher to join our Secondary School team.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching in both IB Design Technology and Visual Arts, inspiring students to develop creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills through artistic and design-based inquiry. The role requires a strong understanding of the IB philosophy, effective pedagogical practices, and the ability to create a stimulating, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
The teacher will support students in developing their artistic voice while also guiding them through the design process, encouraging innovation, research, experimentation, evaluation, and reflection. The successful candidate will foster creativity, technological literacy, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary learning while preparing students for IB assessment requirements and future pathways in art, design, engineering, architecture, and related fields.
This role is ideal for an experienced educator who is passionate about arts education, design thinking, innovation, and supporting students in achieving their full creative potential within an international learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons in IB Design Technology and Visual Arts aligned with IB requirements and school curriculum expectations.
Create a positive, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment t