Upper Primary Teacher & Primary Digital Coordinator

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. An HMC school, we have recently undergone a successful ISI inspection and are 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. Our whole school enrolment is approximately 580 students.

The Position

We are seeking an Upper Primary Teacher and Primary Digital Coordinator to join a highly effective team delivering the English National Primary Curriculum. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and highly effective classroom practitioner, with a strong commitment to placing students at the centre of their learning. You will be an experienced teacher of pupils aged 7 to 11. The school offers excellent support and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual needs.

Student achievement is above UK and international benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will:

·        Confidence across core subjects (literacy, numeracy, science) and the ability to teach them in an integrated, engaging way.

·        Responding to varied learning needs and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

·        Encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning as they prepare for secondary school.

·        Confidence integrating technology into learning.

·        Oversee safe, effective use of technology across the school, including policies, budgets, and digital subscriptions.

·        Develop a strategic vision for enhancing learning through technology and keep parents informed about the digital curriculum.

·        Lead the Computing curriculum and integrate digital learning across subjects, ensuring effective assessment and pupil progress.

·        Monitor the impact of technology on learning, provide feedback, and share best practice.

·        Work with IT to manage all Primary school ICT resources.

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 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 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.