At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach engaging Portuguese lessons to motivated adult learners in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join International House London, a leader in language education for over 60 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free language courses, and access to professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for regular classes and a supportive academic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by teaching passionate adult learners in a vibrant central London location.
- Qualifications: Native or near-native Portuguese proficiency and a recognised teaching qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 30.24 - 30.24 £ per hour.
About International House London – www.ihlondon.com
At IH London, we’ve been shaping language education for over 60 years. As a founding member of the International House World Organisation, we’re known for academic quality, innovation, and a genuinely international community. Each year, we teach over 8,000 students from 150+ countries. But just as importantly, we invest in our teachers.
You’ll be joining a department that is well-structured, communicative, and supportive, with the resources and academic guidance you need to do your best work. Our teachers value us: “I love the cultural and language diversity at IH London.” “Communication in the foreign languages department is brilliant. The team is approachable, organised, and supportive.” “The department is very well-run. The administrative staff are responsive, efficient, and friendly. A great place to work.”
Why work with us?
- Academic structure that supports you: You’ll teach from a clear syllabus with high-quality resources, so you can focus on teaching rather than reinventing the wheel.
- Continuity with your students: Once assigned a group, you’ll typically progress with them through levels, allowing you to see real development and build meaningful classroom dynamics.
- Engaged adult learners: Our students are motivated young professionals (typically 20–30s), making lessons dynamic, purposeful, and rewarding.
- Professional environment: Small classes (max 15) and a well-run department that values consistency and quality.
- Flexibility with stability: Casual (0-hour) contract with opportunities for regular classes, plus additional cover work where available.
- Development opportunities: Access to IH training, workshops, and a global teaching network.
- Central London location: Teach in a vibrant, well-connected area in the heart of the city.
The Role
We are looking for experienced and engaging Portuguese teachers to deliver face-to-face adult group courses, primarily:
- Evenings: 18:30–20:30 (groups running once per week)
- Additional opportunities: weekday afternoons, Friday evenings, and weekends
What you’ll do
- Deliver high-quality, communicative Portuguese lessons to adult learners
- Plan engaging lessons aligned with IH syllabi
- Monitor progress and provide clear, constructive feedback
- Build a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high academic standards
- Complete attendance records and update SharePoint folder with a work done record.
Requirements
- Native or near-native proficiency in Portuguese
- Recognised teaching qualification in Portuguese
- Good knowledge of the differences between Brazilian and European Portuguese
- Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching groups
- Right to work in the UK and currently UK-based
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience: £27.33 - £30.24/hour + holiday pay
- Free language courses
- Access to IH professional development
- Supportive academic team and strong teaching infrastructure
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview, which includes a formal interview.
If you’re passionate about teaching Portuguese and want to join an international team in a welcoming, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you. All candidates are required to apply for roles via the Hireful platform. Applications are reviewed by the relevant Hiring Manager, who will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews.
Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage, all offers are subject to a right to work in the UK eligibility check, us receiving two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to IH London. We encourage fairness and equality in our recruitment and selection process. Our shortlisting and interviewing will be carried out by more than one person: Internal members of the interview panels are informed about the company’s recruitment and selection of staff policy. Interview questions will be related to the requirements of the job and not of a discriminatory nature.
Reviewed on 24th April 2026
Department: Modern Languages
Contract type: Casual
Hours: This role focuses on teaching face-to-face adult group classes on evenings and Sundays.
Portugese Language Teacher (Adults) employer: International House London
At International House London, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and well-structured environment for our teachers. With a focus on professional development, competitive pay, and the opportunity to teach motivated adult learners in the vibrant heart of London, we ensure that our staff can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a diverse community that values academic excellence and fosters meaningful connections in language education.
Contact Details:
International House London Recruitment Team
