Teaching Jobs in Portugal
There is high demand for English tuition in Portugal even though the language is spoken to a high level by many citizens. As one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, with great weather and fabulous beaches, it is a popular destination for TEFL teachers. Be warned that you will not become rich teaching English here and may need to take on more than one job to pay for the rising cost of living. As usual in Western Europe, it is much easier for English-speaking EU nationals (i.e British and Irish) to find work due to European bureaucracy. Geography: Portugal is a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Its oceanside location influences many aspects of its culture – salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the Algarve's beaches are a major tourist destination and much of the nation’s architecture dates to the 1500s-1800s, when Portugal had a maritime empire/ As usual in Western Europe, it is much easier for English-speaking EU nationals (i.e British and Irish) to find work due to European bureaucracy.
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Job Location: Faro - Apply
1 TEFL Teachers needed, Accommodation: Furnished accommodation provided, Airfare: Airfare provided (return ticket), Duration of Contract: 3 month, Experience Required: No, Age of Students: 6-16, Teaching hours per Week: 20, Salary: 1980 Euro/Month, Benefits: Yes, Health insurance provided: Yes, Paid leave and School holidays: Yes, Lesson plans provided: Yes, Contract in the English language available: Yes
Job Location: Porto - Apply
1 TEFL Teachers needed, Accommodation: Furnished accommodation provided, Airfare: Airfare provided (return ticket), Duration of Contract: Min. 6 month, Experience Required: No, Age of Students: Adults, Teaching hours per Week: 25, Salary: 2200 Euro/Month, Benefits: Yes, Health insurance provided: Yes, Paid leave and School holidays: Yes, Lesson plans provided: Yes, Contract in the English language available: Yes
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Job Location: Coimbra - Apply
2 TEFL Teachers needed, Accommodation: Furnished accommodation provided, Airfare: Airfare not provided (return ticket), Duration of Contract: Min. 12 month, Experience Required: Yes, Age of Students: Adults, Teaching hours per Week: 20, Salary: 1700 Euro/Month, Benefits: Yes, Health insurance provided: Yes, Paid leave and School holidays: Yes, Lesson plans provided: Yes, Contract in the English language available: Yes
Job Location: Fatima - Apply
1 TEFL Teachers needed, Accommodation: Furnished accommodation provided, Airfare: Airfare provided (return ticket), Duration of Contract: Min. 12 month, Experience Required: Yes, Age of Students: 6-16, Teaching hours per Week: 15, Salary: 1600 Euro/Month, Benefits: Yes, Health insurance provided: Yes, Paid leave and School holidays: Yes, Lesson plans provided: Yes, Contract in the English language available: Yes
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Job Location: Lisbon - Apply
1 TEFL Teachers needed, Accommodation: Furnished accommodation provided, Airfare: Airfare not provided (return ticket), Duration of Contract: Min. 12 month, Experience Required: Yes, Age of Students: Adults, Teaching hours per Week: 25, Salary: 2900 Euro/Month, Benefits: Yes, Health insurance provided: Yes, Paid leave and School holidays: Yes, Lesson plans provided: Yes, Contract in the English language available: Yes
Job Location: Lisbon - Apply
1 TEFL Teachers needed, Accommodation: Furnished accommodation not provided, Airfare: Airfare provided (return ticket), Duration of Contract: Min. 12 month, Experience Required: Yes, Age of Students: Adults, Teaching hours per Week: 20, Salary: 3500 Euro/Month, Benefits: Yes, Health insurance provided: Yes, Paid leave and School holidays: Yes, Lesson plans provided: Yes, Contract in the English language available: Yes
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