Junior School Class Teacher (Expat Contract)

General 

Stimulate, support and develop St Paul`s Prep pupils, ensuring a safe environment that promotes a holistic education and provide a high quality British and Brazilian education that builds a foundation for life-long learning and promotes excellent pupil progress. 

About St. Paul’s School:

St. Paul’s was founded in 1926 and was the first school in South America to receive accreditation from the UK government as a British School Overseas. Fully coeducational, with about 1,100 pupils, aged from 3 to 18, it is a school with history and tradition, but which embraces innovation, contemporary values and the latest in digital learning. We are a world-class school, and an international member of HMC and IAPS, and a member of COBIS and the LAHC. We are proud of our local, national and international reputation and we constantly strive to improve the opportunities for our pupils and staff. Our recent BSO inspection judged us as a leading British School overseas, and you can download the report from our website. Our exceptional facilities place teaching and learning at the heart of the school.

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More details about the school can be found at www.stpauls.br.

Main Responsibilities 

• Plan and deliver high quality lessons (through a broad and balanced curriculum) that facilitate active learning, using relevant resources including technology to support and differentiate instruction.  

• Help pupils develop the necessary values and behaviour, serving as a strong role model, developing in pupils a sense of self-discipline and an acceptance of responsibility for their own actions. 

• Oversee the physical, social and emotional well-being of every pupil and, by adhering to the safeguarding procedures and Prep School policies and rules, and delivering pastoral programmes, in order to support and guide every pupil as necessary. 

• Monitor and support the overall progress of pupils, assessing and recording their development, attainment and behaviour as well as liaising with other staff as appropriate. 

• Help to maintain a safe school environment and reinforce the rules and expectations regarding behaviour by carrying out duties in various areas of the school as required. 

• Prepare and write reports in line with the school’s guidelines to ensure that there is formal documentation of attainment and progress and communicate effectively with parents both orally and in writing as necessary. 

• Contribute to the development of enrichment programmes, taking part in school outings, school events and the clubs and society programme, promoting rich learning opportunities. 

• Support the work of other colleagues by participating in planning and administrative meetings for the relevant year group, nurturing a collaborative culture so that pupils learning and development are well supported.

• Work with, mentor and line manage class assistant to enable them to effectively support the teaching and learning in the classroom. 

• Take responsibility for one’s own professional development, using BlueSky to keep records of personal goals and achievements, and actively participate in insets and training in and out of school.

Closing date Monday 19th January 2026 at 9 am BR time -  including submission of a recorded lesson (more details upon receipt of application).  Please ensure your entire application is in English.  

Applications will be considered as they arrive and the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.  

Required for August 2026

Benefits

For expatriate staff the package is a two-year (renewable) contract that includes: housing allowance; furnishing allowance; grocery allowance; return flights (at the start and end of each contract); luggage allowances (outbound and return); visa expenses covered; opt-in private pension scheme; high-interest savings scheme, healthcare and dental plan, on-site lunches, and a UK-sterling salary allowance.

Living in Brazil and in São Paulo city

“I would highly recommend moving to Sao Paulo and Brazil. The opportunity to travel, meet new people, learn new cultures and experience so many exciting opportunities is something not to be missed. Sao Paulo really does have everything you want and need…don’t miss out!!” - Mr Lee Sutton, Assistant Head Enrichment for Whole School.

“It only took a matter of months for me to fall in love with Brazil: the warmth of its people; their optimism and zest for life; their willingness to help strangers and their ever-readiness for a party! This, against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, incredible wildlife and some of the best beaches I have ever seen make Brazil an unrivalled country to call home away from home. More locally, São Paulo is an elating metropolis to live in: I love how diverse it is demographically; how green and leafy it is; the excellent arts and culture options; the food offering is second-to-none and the nightlife is awesome. In all, São Paulo (and Brazil) are the best places to live if you value good people, fun, quality of life and heady adventure.” - Mr Jonathan Tarrant, Second in the English Department in Senior School.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks (including Internet and Social Media profiles and exposure), an overseas check if appropriate and a pre-placement medical assessment. Proof of entitlement to work in Brazil is also required where necessary.

• To have a university degree qualification; 

• To have a certified teaching qualification, e.g. either a PGCE from the UK or Pedagogia from a Brazilian university; 

• To have experience in the primary years; 

• To be have proficient computing skills; 

• To have knowledge of formative and summative assessment; 

• To have knowledge of the 2014 English National Curriculum;  

• To be able to use a range of teaching techniques and strategies with confidence;  

• To have knowledge of behaviour management strategies;  

• To have a genuine interest in children, their development and education;

• To be flexible, responsible and collaborative;

• To be caring, proactive and open-minded.