Careers
Careers

Careers

Grow the world’s most curious, confident minds

At St. Dominic’s International School, Portugal, our team works every day to ensure that each student learns and grows in a safe, caring and inclusive environment. 

As part of the International Schools Partnership - ISP, we are connected to a worldwide network dedicated to educational excellence and innovation. Guided by the ISP Learning.First™ approach and our IB continuum, students are encouraged to think independently, embrace new perspectives and develop the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. 

If you are passionate about inspiring young people and want to contribute to a dynamic, internationally focused school where diversity, wellbeing and professional growth are deeply valued, we invite you to explore opportunities at SDIS!

Send us your CV

Send us your CV

Initiate your journey with St. Dominic’s International School, Portugal

Current open positions for 2026-2027 school year:

  • IB PYP Portuguese Language Teacher
  • IB MYP/DP English Language & Literature
  • IB MYP/DP French Language Acquisition
  • IB MYP/DP Physics (Combined) Teacher
  • IB MYP/DP Biology (Combined) Teacher
  • IB MYP/DP Portuguese Language Acquisition
  • IB MYP/DP Lab Technician IB DP Computer Science

Our global learning community

As part of International Schools Partnership - ISP, we share a purpose to grow the world’s most curious, confident minds.

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Schools in our global learning community

116000

Students leading their learning with confidence

17000

Staff nurturing students to reach their goals

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Countries connected through learning experiences

How we work together

We all work hard to build atmospheres where everyone shares our passion to help students get better and to experience transformational learning. 

iSP Teaching Careers Professional development

Safeguarding

Keeping children safe, healthy and happy is at the heart of everything we do. This means creating an environment where they can focus on learning and thrive. 

 

Everyone in our school community - no matter their role - shares this responsibility. Safeguarding is our commitment to protecting children from harm, supporting their wellbeing and ensuring they have the best possible start in life. 

 

By joining our school, you become part of this shared commitment because we all play a role in keeping children safe. 

 

All roles have rigorous vetting, including references, an online due diligence search and Criminal Background Checks (or equivalent) covering the past 10 years. 

Professional development

As part of International Schools Partnership – ISP,  you are supported to continually ​develop your knowledge and expertise through meaningful career development and global learning opportunities. 

 

Teachers and leaders engage in immersive professional learning experiences that build knowledge, deepen understanding, and strengthen skills - translating directly into high impact learning experiences. 

 

Through the ISP Learning Hub, you have access to over 80 different professional learning courses designed to support your ongoing development. In addition, ISP leadership development pathways are designed to accelerate your career journey and open up new opportunities across our global network. 

 

The professional learning and development opportunities available to you provide a rich, collaborative experience - connecting you with colleagues around the world to share best practice, exchange ideas and feel part of a truly global learning community.

Mafalda Rocha

One of the things I value most in international education is the opportunity to work with families from many different cultural and educational backgrounds. That international perspective and sense of community were some of the things that first attracted me to St Dominic’s.

Mafalda Rocha, Head of Admissions

Special recognitions

Accreditations

Partnerships