Head of Primary - Lisbon, Portugal - August 2025 start

Are you a well experienced Head of Primary looking for your next leadership role in Europe? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you in the magical city of Lisbon!

Overview

Portugal is one of the best places in Europe to live for wonderful work-life balance and teaching in Portugal offers great opportunity to absorb culture and history while doing what you love. Portugal is known for its friendly locals and a relatively low cost of living, and teachers will be able to settle in fast in their local community and feel right at home with ease. If you are an experienced Head of Primary and want to lead an elite Primary School in Portugal, then apply for this exciting leadership role now!

The school

This Founding Head of Primary opportunity is one of endless potential! The Primary school follows the English National Curriculum and the school in situated in the heart of Lisbon! This highly sought after school is looking for a determined educator who aims to reach the highest standards of learning and understands recruiting, leading and empowering outstanding teachers! Apply for this outstanding opportunity in a wonderful location!

Job highlights

• Get to experience the wonders of Portugal
• Work with a collaborative team in an amazing environment
• Gain experience teaching in a world class school
• Excellent career growth opportunities

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor of Education or Degree with a PGCE in Primary Education
• NPQH a bonus
• Provides strong leadership, inspiration, and guidance
• Previous leadership experience
• Dynamic personality with strong communication skills
• Must be committed to unlocking the potential in every student

Facts & Figures

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Job type: Contract
• Duration: 1 year (renewable)
• Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience

About ASQ: the perfect match between international schools and candidates

ASQ International partners with a number of exceptional International schools globally to offer the latest and best selection of educational positions.

Kindly send your CV to: Stacey Shaw or apply directly online at www.asq-international.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

If your application has been successful, we will contact you within 5 days.

Please note, even if you are unsuccessful on this occasion, we will keep your details on file in the ASQ Education talent pool, as you could be perfect for one of our future international positions.