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JOB APPLICATION FORM 2026

ESE – ENGLISH SCHOOL ÉVORA

Application for the post of English Teacher

Thank you for your interest in joining ESE ENGLISH. This application form takes about 10 minutes to complete. You can view the latest job advertisement at any time on our Jobs page.

Non-EU nationals without Portuguese residency: applications cannot be accepted.

Before we ask for your details, we need your consent to process your application in accordance with data-protection legislation.

Who are you?

I am an adult, aged 18 years or over. I wish to apply for the post of English Teacher at ESE – ENGLISH SCHOOL ÉVORA, also known as ESE ENGLISH. I have read the ESE ENGLISH privacy policy (see below).

CONSENT (1 of 3) FOR THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECRUITMENT

To enable ESE ENGLISH to conduct the recruitment process, I hereby give my consent for the collection, processing and storage of the following data: identification data; contact data; country of origin and residence; date of birth and age; work experience: occupations and positions held, dates, employer details; education and training: qualifications awarded, dates, organisations providing education and training, level or classification of qualifications, main subjects and occupational skills; diplomas, certificates, letters and other documentation provided by organisations and individuals in connection with work and education and training; candidate statements regarding their plans and ambitions, motivations, abilities and interests; mother tongue, foreign language skills, teaching skills, organisational and managerial skills, job-related skills, digital skills; any other matters in connection with job applications; names, roles and contact details of referees; information and advice provided by ESE ENGLISH; contractual matters; matters regarding the candidate moving to and settling in the Évora region; other matters connected with recruitment.

CONSENT (2 of 3) FOR COMMUNICATIONS ON RECRUITMENT

To enable ESE ENGLISH to conduct the recruitment process, I hereby give my consent for the sending and receiving of communications in connection with the following data: the same types of data as described in CONSENT (1 of 3).

CONSENT (3 of 3) FOR THE TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA TO A SELECTED INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVER FOR THE TEACHER

If I am contracted to provide teaching services by ESE ENGLISH, I hereby give my consent for the transfer of the following data to an insurance company to be selected by ESE ENGLISH for the purpose of providing cover for accident insurance at work (required by law): full name, date of birth, contact details, remuneration details.

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Your first name

Your last name

Type of application

Application in response to an advertisement or job offer

Prospective application

Current location

Time difference with Portugal

Click here to see time differences with Lisbon around the world.

Do you have any disability or other requirement that you would like us to take into account during the recruitment process?

Yes

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Your email

Your preferred phone number

Your mobile number, if possible.

Are you available on WhatsApp?

Yes, calls and text messages

Yes, calls only

Yes, messages only

Call or text Michael Lewis, Director, on +351 938512574. Please give your first and last name (messages and calls from unidentified individuals may be disregarded).

Best local times where you live for us to call you, if necessary

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Your passport(s) or EU identity document

Portuguese

Other EU member state

Non-EU (includes the UK)

If applicable, you may tick more than one box.

What is(are) your nationality(ies)?

Indicate your residence status in Portugal

As an EU citizen, I have an automatic right to residence

As a non-EU citizen, I hold a valid residence permit

As a non-EU citizen, I have applied for an extension to the valid residence permit I hold, and my application is pending

As a non-EU citizen, I have applied for residence and my application is pending

As a non-EU citizen, I do not hold a residence permit

Note: a residence permit issued to a non-EU citizen in an EU country other than Portugal is not acceptable.

If you hold a valid residence permit, give the expiry date

If this question is not applicable to you, write 'Not applicable' or N/A.

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How would you describe your knowledge of English?

I am a native English speaker

I have near native English-speaker-level proficiency

I have an excellent knowledge of English

I have a good knowledge of English

Other

If you are a non-native speaker of English, what qualifications do you hold (level/result/date)?

If you are a native speaker, write 'Native speaker'.

How would you describe your knowledge of Portuguese?

I am a native Portuguese speaker

I have near native-level of proficiency in Portuguese

I have an excellent knowledge of Portuguese

I have a good knowledge of Portuguese

I have some knowledge of Portuguese

I have a little knowledge of Portuguese

I have no knowledge of Portuguese

While not a requirement for the job, some knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.

Your knowledge of other languages

Some knowledge of other languages, for example Spanish or Italian, is an advantage.

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Documentation

Please send or upload:

- a cover letter outlining your plans and ambitions, motivations, abilities, and interests

- a CV or resume detailing your education, work experience, skills, and references

- supporting documents (may be supplied later: proof of ID/residence, certificates/diplomas/letters of reference)

Information you should include:

- education and training: names and dates of schools/universities/awarding bodies

- qualifications: names and dates of schools/universities/awarding bodies, levels/subjects

- employment: dates/employers/positions held

- relevant skills: e.g. teaching/organisational/digital/managerial skills

- referees: up-to date names/roles/contact details

Note 1: You may also want to send a Criminal Record Certificate (or equivalent criminal background check).

Note 2: Incomplete, inconsistent or misleading information may negatively affect your application.

Note 3: We would like to hear your authentic voice. Cover letters written largely by ChatGPT or similar AI tools are usually easy to recognise and are unlikely to strengthen your application.

File upload

Size limit: 10 MB

Note: Files are stored and displayed on Google Cloud. Alternatively, you can send your documents securely by encrypted email (see next section).

Sending documents by email

Please send emails to diretor@eseenglish.pt We recommend you use a secure encrypted email provider, like Tutanota. We can send you a secure encrypted email (and password providing access to it), enabling you to reply by secure encrypted email (using the same password).

Please send me a secure encrypted email.

Please indicate the current status of your documents

I have previously sent my documents

I am uploading documents with this form

I am now going to send my documents by email

I will send documents later

My documents are available online (please send links in message below)

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What kinds of students do you most enjoy teaching?

When would you be available to start?

Are you willing to attend an online interview?

Is there anything else you would like us to know in support of your application?

Date of submission

Before you submit the form, please check hat your email address and telephone number are correct.

Would you like to receive a copy of your data sent in this form?

Yes, please send me a secure encrypted email with my data. I will receive a password for access in a separate email.