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
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations and Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of our school’s facilities and operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that our campus remains safe, functional, and conducive to high-quality learning, while driving strategic growth and development aligned with the school’s long-term objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
-Facilities Management
-Campus Development Plan
-Contract Management
-Health, Safety, and Compliance
-Budget and Resource Management
-Staff and Team Management
-Reporting and Communication
-Other Duties
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply via the School’s application form at https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/ by 8th January.
For more information please visit http://www.obs.edu.pt
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.
The Position
This is a Secondary post. Experience of teaching to school leaving age is essential and teaching of KS3 Science and Chemistry at the IB Diploma would be an advantage.
The Science department is currently made up of 9 teachers and is supported by 2 full-time laboratory technicians.
The Science curriculum includes the following IB Diploma Subjects: 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 Friday, 20th December 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.
O Oporto British School, encontra-se neste momento a contratar uma Encarregada de Limpeza, para o campus escolar localizado na Foz do Douro, Porto.
A Encarregada de limpeza, terá como principais funções:
a) Chefia direta da equipa interna e apoio na organização das atividades da equipa de limpeza interna e externa;
b) Assegurar as escalas de trabalho, horário, atribuição de rotas e tarefas complementares (necessidades pontuais, limpezas gerais, etc.) aos elementos da sua equipa, validando o cumprimento dos planos de limpeza e higienização definidos e apoio à equipa sempre que necessário;
c) Garantir uma correta afetação e eficiência dos recursos humanos, equipamentos e consumíveis utilizados para as necessidades do serviço;
d) Gerir a equipa, garantindo o cumprimento dos procedimentos e instruções de trabalho existentes, gerindo os potenciais conflitos e sendo parte ativa na procura de soluções para os problemas identificados;
e) Zelar pelo bom estado de operação e manutenção dos equipamentos de limpeza existentes;
f) Responder de forma rápida e adequada a situações críticas que não estejam em conformidade com os requisitos de qualidade, ambiente e segurança instituídos;
g) Garantir uma adequada apresentação, arrumação e limpeza das áreas;
h) Participar na formação e enquadramento de novos profissionais;
i) Participar na manutenção e atualização do inventário dos equipamentos e produtos de limpeza, ou de outras tarefas administrativas de apoio à operativa;
j) Apoiar as diferentes equipas na preparação e montagem de eventos, bem como nas tarefas de limpeza e higienização após os mesmos.
Requisitos e Competências para a Função:
Disponibilidade para o exercício das funções no horário 10h-19h;
Atitude e Motivação – bom relacionamento interpessoal, responsabilidade, organização, agilidade e motivação;
Disponibilidade imediata (preferencial);
Conhecimento da língua inglesa (preferencial);
Conhecimentos em informática (preferencial).
Habilitações Literárias:
12º Ano de Escolaridade (preferencial)
Experiência Profissional:
Experiência mínima de 5 anos na chefia de equipas de limpeza (preferencial)
Tipo de contrato:
Horário de trabalho a tempo completo (40 horas semanais e 8 diárias);
Contrato de um ano com possibilidade de renovação por tempo incerto;
Local e início de funções:
As funções serão desempenhadas nas instalações do Oporto British School, na Foz do Douro.
Candidatura
A candidatura deverá ser obrigatoriamente efetuada através do formulário disponível em
The Position
We are looking for an EY Teaching & Learning Assistant to join an excellent team to offer classroom, individual and small group support to students in Primary. You will be a great team player, with a genuine commitment to putting students first. Preferably you will have experience supporting students with a variety of needs and in a range of different environments.
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 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.
The deadline for application is Friday 22nd November 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.
O Oporto British School, o mais antigo colégio britânico na Europa Continental, procura um(a) professor(a) para Português para os 2º e 3º ciclos do ensino básico e ensino secundário com disponibilidade imediata.
A capacidade de também lecionar Francês será uma vantagem.
Bom conhecimento da língua inglesa é requisito essencial.
Candidatura
A candidatura deverá ser obrigatoriamente efetuada através do formulário disponível em
https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/
Para mais informação http://www.obs.edu.pt
