Senior School Mathematics Teacher (Expat Position)

We are seeking a passionate, talented, experienced and well-qualified mathematics teacher. 

Mathematics is a strong and dynamic department in the school, offering IGCSE and IB, and pupils are routinely highly successful in public examinations. 

In Forms 1 to 2 (English NC years 7 to 8) the pupils follow an enhanced English National Curriculum syllabus. 

Pupils in Form 3 (year 9), Forms 4 and 5 (years 10 and 11) are prepared for the 0607 Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics examination. This allows the department to push the more able, support the less able and provide a varied and challenging learning experience.

In the Sixth Form we teach all two IB Diploma mathematics courses: Analyses/ Approaches and Applications/Interpretations at both levels higher and standard.

Teachers are expected to teach across the full 11–18 age range, and timetables are constructed to ensure that each member of the department has at least one class in every key stage. The Mathematics Department does not operate a system in which teachers work exclusively with a single year group or section of the school.

Start date: August 2026

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.

The Mathematics Teacher role:

The role of the teacher at St. Paul’s is to promote at all times and in every possible way the pupils’ intellectual and social development and learning, including independent learning skills.

You will be working with:

• Creating and monitoring lessons and learning activities that are appropriate to a range of learning styles and pupil abilities.

• Provoking and developing pupil’s sense of curiosity and wonder about the world.

• Ensuring a safe, stimulating, ordered and supportive environment for learning.

• Giving ethical direction and pastoral care.

• Being a team player – supporting the work of other colleagues by participating in meetings, covering absent teachers, duties, etc.

• Reporting on pupil progress, orally and in writing, as may be required by school procedure.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, delivering and evaluating sequences of lessons that provide the appropriate level of challenge for all pupils

• Provoking and developing pupil’s sense of curiosity and wonder about the world

• Ensuring a safe, stimulating, ordered and supportive environment for learning

• Giving ethical direction and pastoral care

• Being a team player – supporting the work of other colleagues by participating in meetings, covering absent teachers, duties, etc.

• Reporting on pupil progress, orally and in writing, as may be required by school procedure.

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.

Our successful candidate will:

• have recognised, necessary educational qualifications (e.g., PGCE from the UK, Qualified Teacher Status).

• understand how pupils learn and have a strong pedagogical toolbox to unlock the potential of every pupil, regardless of their starting point

• have a strong record of professional development and be committed to working with staff at St. Paul's to develop their practice further

• be able to inspire, motivate others and be a team worker

• have experience of working with children across a secondary school age range (11-18 years)

• be able to contribute to the extracurricular activities of the department

• be an excellent communicator, orally and in writing, with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• promote pupils’ intellectual and social development and learning, including independent learning skills

• have emotional resilience with a positive and flexible attitude

• To be highly proficient in written and spoken English, whether as a first or additional language

• To have knowledge of Office 366

Desirable

• have experience teaching the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus, A-level e/or IB

• be familiar with the use of Macbooks and other forms of technology to enhance pupils’ learning

• be familiar with Information Management Systems, such as iSAMS and Managebac

• be willing to be involved with school events and to engage with the wider school community