English Teaching Jobs in Portugal: Living in Portugal is a stirring experience, but teaching in Portugal offers even more opportunities for personal growth. Contracts usually last 10 and 12 months and begin in the peak hiring seasons of January and September. It's easier to get a job with a bachelor's degree than without one, and you will need to interview in-person. But once you get your job and apartment situated, enjoy every day to its fullest, just like the Portuguese people.