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
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, 8th November 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. 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 4-11. 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, 25th October 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 um/a Técnico/a de Manutenção de Edifícios para a realização de um estágio profissional apoiado pelo IEFP, no âmbito da medida de estágios ATIVAR.PT, para o campus escolar localizado na Foz do Douro, Porto.
O/a Técnico/a de Manutenção, terá como principais funções:
a) Assegurar as atividades de manutenção e reparação corrente dos edifícios e respetivos equipamentos de suporte, através do cumprimento dos planos de manutenção preventiva e corretiva;
b) Apoiar na instalação e manutenção das infraestruturas (rede elétrica, climatização, mobiliário, iluminação, entre outras) e acompanhar as entidades externas de prestação de serviços de manutenção;
c) Assegurar pequenas obras de restauro e pintura;
d) Verificar e assegurar o regular funcionamento das condições de segurança das instalações e dos equipamentos, reportando qualquer anomalia;
e) Verificar o estado dos equipamentos de 1ª intervenção a combate a incêndio e acompanhar as manutenções programadas (empresas externas)
f) Participar na manutenção e atualização do inventário dos equipamentos afetos à área dos Edifícios do Campus e Manutenção;
g) Apoiar tecnicamente as diferentes equipas nas montagens, ensaios, desmontagens e armazenamento de equipamentos inerentes à exibição de espetáculos e eventos internos;
h) Apoiar nas tarefas de logística, transporte de bens e equipamentos, preparação de eventos, etc.
Requisitos e Competências para a Função:
* Atitude e Motivação – bom relacionamento interpessoal, responsabilidade, organização, agilidade e motivação
*Desempenho da função em horário laboral
*Conhecimentos em eletricidade, gestão de energia e redes de informática (desejável)
*Conhecimentos em manutenção de infraestruturas de edifícios (desejável)
Habilitações Literárias:
*9º Ano de Escolaridade ou curso técnico-profissional equiparado numa área técnica relacionada com electricidade, mecânica, energia ou informática
Experiência Profissional:
*Experiência de 1 ano na área da Manutenção de Edifícios (desejável)
Tipo de contrato:
*Estágio profissional ATIVAR com possibilidade de contrato diretamente com o Oporto British School
*Horário de trabalho a tempo completo (40 horas semanais e 8 diárias)
Local e início de funções:
As funções serão desempenhadas nas instalações do Oporto British School, na Foz do Douro, com início em Setembro 2024.
Candidatura
A candidatura deverá ser obrigatoriamente efetuada através do formulário disponível em
The Position
We are looking for Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our Secondary team to offer classroom, individual and small group support to students. 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.
A full job description is attached.
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, 8th April 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 criminal record checks. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The Position
We are looking for Teaching & Learning Assistant to join our Primary Portuguese team to offer classroom, individual and small group support to students. 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.
A full job description is attached.
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, 8th April 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 criminal record checks. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.
