Teacher of Mathematics

The School 

Established in 1894, Oporto British School is the longest-established British School in mainland Europe. It follows the English National Curriculum up to KS3, leading to Cambridge IGCSE, and then to the IB Diploma Programme. Our pupils have achieved outstanding IB Diploma results in recent years. The school, while being conscious of its British foundation and traditions, is very much an international school of the 21st century. The school has undergone a very successful ISI inspection and is COBIS and CIS accredited. Oporto British School fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment. Strong, positive relationships are evident throughout its close-knit and supportive community, often described as having a strong sense of belonging. Our whole school enrolment is approximately 580 students. 

The Position 

We are seeking a talented and motivated Teacher of Mathematics to join our thriving Secondary Section from September 2026. 

This is a full-time role teaching Mathematics across Key Stage 3, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The ability or desire to develop towards teaching IB Mathematics at Higher Level will be a strong advantage. 

You will join a dynamic and supportive Mathematics department that enjoys a high profile within the school, with students consistently achieving results above UK and international benchmarks. The successful candidate will be committed to excellent teaching and learning, able to inspire students with a genuine enthusiasm for Mathematics, and willing to contribute fully to the wider life of the school. 

 
 The ideal candidate will: 

• Holds a relevant degree and teaching qualification 

• Have experience teaching Mathematics to school leaving age 

• Ideally have experience of IGCSE Mathematics and the IB Diploma Programme and its underpinning pedagogical principles 

• Demonstrate a student centred approached, strong classroom management, and adaption to different learning needs 

• Enjoy collaborating, sharing best practice, and playing a role in the continued develop of the department 

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. 1 

Please visit https://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 17th of April, 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.