CAREERS
Careers
Oporto British School offers the fantastic opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team, to be stretched and challenged by dedicated colleagues and students and, most importantly, to have the opportunity to enjoy coming to work each day.
OBS is located in the fashionable beachside suburb of Foz do Douro in the city of Porto. Porto, with its world heritage listed historical city centre, is set along the banks of a stunning gorge close to the mouth of the Douro River. Staff members can enjoy of top-flight football, surfing, hiking, tennis, shopping, among other activities, within a short distance of OBS.
We are always on the look-out for talented professionals who would like to develop their career at OBS. If you would like to join us, please find below our current job openings. OBS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
OBS Current Vacancies
The Position
The Deputy Head (Academic) of Secondary will have responsibility for the overall coordination of the academic activity within Secondary, whilst also liaising with Primary Academic Coordinators, in order to ensure that whole school curricular planning and delivery targets are met. The Deputy Head (Academic) will support Key Stage Coordinators and Heads of Department in the effective fulfilment of their respective roles, and will support the Head of Secondary in ensuring that the quality of teaching and learning at Oporto British School is consistently of the highest standard possible. We are looking for an individual with the passion and drive to ensure that our curriculum is rigorous, innovative, enriching, and that it offers excellent preparation for life after school. A strong focus on the development of literacy, numeracy, and digital skills will be key aspects of the role.
You will be a highly effective leader, as well as a dynamic classroom teacher, with a genuine commitment to putting students first. The school will provide you excellent support and professional development that is appropriate to your needs.
The post holder will be a key member of the Core Secondary School Leadership Team and deputise for the Head of Secondary in their absence.
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application on our school website, https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/. Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.
Please visit www.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
Oporto British School offers an attractive package and support for teachers moving to OBS.
The deadline for application is Monday, 19th March although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to make an early appointment.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
We are looking for a teacher to join an excellent team of teachers for a maternity cover of one year. You will be a highly effective and dynamic classroom teacher, with a genuine commitment to putting students first. You are an experienced teacher of pupils aged 7-11. The school will provide you excellent support and professional development that is appropriate to your needs.
Student achievement is above UK and international benchmarks.
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application on our school website, https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/. Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.
Please visit www.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
Oporto British School offers an attractive package and support for teachers moving to OBS.
The deadline for application is Friday, 28th February although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to make an early appointment.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
The School Librarian will be expected to take a highly creative and active role in the management, development and promotion of the wide range of services provided by the school libraries. In Primary, they will promote a love of reading and take students for small library lessons, in addition to the day-to-day administration of the primary and secondary Library itself. They will work closely with Teachers, Teaching and Learning Assistants, Heads of Department and Academic Coordinators to ensure the library contributes effectively to the delivery of the curriculum and supports pupils to develop skills necessary to make effective use of resources.
The School Librarian will be required to keep abreast of new developments in the provision of a school library resource service, and developments in the use of ICT. They will also be required to manage the library budget/resources effectively and have a high level of organisation.
The Librarian will also have the responsibility of placing orders for the Library as well as for all academic departments.
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit an application via the school website –https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/; we will not consider applications which do not follow this process.
Please visitwww.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
The deadline for application is Friday, 7th February, although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
This is a Secondary post. Experience of teaching to school leaving age is essential and IBDP Physics or Chemistry teaching experience is preferred.
The Science Department at OBS
The Science team is made up of 9 teachers and 2 full-time technicians. The Science department offers 5 popular subjects at IB Diploma level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies, and Sports, Exercise and Health Science.
Student achievement is above UK and international benchmarks, and the department has a strong profile across the school. You will be a highly effective and dynamic classroom teacher, with a genuine commitment to putting students first. The school will provide you excellent support and professional development that is appropriate to your needs.
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application on our school website, https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/. Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.
Please visit www.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
Oporto British School offers an attractive package and support for teachers moving to OBS.
The deadline for application is Monday, 24th February although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to make an early appointment.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
This is a Secondary post. Experience of teaching to school leaving age is essential and IBDP Business Management teaching experience is preferred. An ability to teach IBDP Economics, or History at KS3 / KS4 will also be an advantage.
The Humanities department
The Humanities team is made up of six teachers. At Key Stage 3, all students study History and Geography. At Key Stage 4, IGCSEs in History, Geography and Business Studies are available. As part of the IB Diploma Programme, we offer Business Management, Economics, History, Geography and Psychology.
Student achievement is above UK and international benchmarks, and the department has a strong profile across the school. You will be a highly effective and dynamic classroom teacher, with a genuine commitment to putting students first. The school will provide you excellent support and professional development that is appropriate to your needs.
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application on our school website, https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/. Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.
Please visit www.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
Oporto British School offers an attractive package and support for teachers moving to OBS.
The deadline for application is Monday, 24th February although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to make an early appointment.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
We are looking for temporary and cover qualified Teachers, who are fluent in English to join a pool of supply staff. You will be a great team player, with a genuine commitment to putting students first and available for temporary/sporadic work (with the right to work in Portugal).
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements please email your CV to recruitment@obs.edu.pt
Please visit www.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
This position has two roles. The first part of the role will be working within the Primary School, working with our youngest students to support their eating, playing and sleeping. You may also be asked to work within the Primary Section at the Primary Leadership Team’s discretion.
The successful candidate will be a great team player, with a genuine commitment to putting students first. They will be flexible and adaptable with excellent communication skills. Preferably they will have experience supporting students with a variety of needs and in a range of different environments including students new to English.
The second part to this role is the position of After School Care Supervisor. The school operates an After-school Care service for pupils who are not able to be met by their parents or guardians when their school lessons finish at the end of the school day. The service operates daily from 3.30-6.30pm.
Application Procedure
If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please submit an application via the school website – https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/; we will not consider applications which do not follow this process.
Please visit www.obs.edu.pt for further information on the school.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. The deadline for application is Friday, December 13.
Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or country equivalent. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
