Upper Primary Teacher & Primary Digital Coordinator

The School

Established in 1894, Oporto British School is recognized as the oldest British institution on the European mainland. We offer the English National Curriculum up to KS3, advancing to the Cambridge IGCSE and then the IB Diploma Programme. Our students have consistently attained outstanding results in the IB Diploma in recent years. While we celebrate our British heritage and traditions, Oporto British School embodies the essence of a modern international school. As a member of HMC, we have successfully completed an ISI inspection and hold accreditations from both COBIS and CIS. The school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment, characterized by strong, positive relationships within our close-knit and supportive community. Our student body comprises approximately 580 learners.

The Position

We are seeking an Upper Primary Teacher and Primary Digital Coordinator to join our highly effective team committed to implementing the English National Primary Curriculum. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proficient classroom teacher, dedicated to prioritizing students in their educational journey. You should have experience instructing children aged 7 to 11. Our school offers outstanding support and professional development opportunities tailored to your specific needs.

Student performance regularly exceeds both UK and international benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will:

- Show confidence in core subjects (literacy, numeracy, science) and be able to teach them in an engaging and integrated manner.

- Effectively adapt teaching methods to cater to diverse learning needs.

- Inspire students to take responsibility for their learning as they progress towards secondary education.

- Demonstrate confidence in the use of technology in the educational process.

- Ensure safe and effective technology usage throughout the school, including the formulation of policies, management of budgets, and oversight of digital subscriptions.

- Develop a strategic plan for enhancing learning through technology and effectively communicate with parents about the digital curriculum.

- Lead the Computing curriculum and integrate digital learning across various subjects, ensuring appropriate assessment and monitoring of student progress.

- Evaluate the impact of technology on learning outcomes, provide constructive feedback, and share best practices.

- Collaborate with IT to manage all ICT resources within the Primary school.

Application Procedure

If you believe you fulfill the specified criteria and wish to apply for this position, please submit your application through our school website, https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/

Applications submitted outside of this process will not be considered.

For more information about the school, please visit https://www.obs.edu.pt/

Oporto British School offers an attractive benefits package and support for teachers relocating to OBS.

The application deadline is April 17th; however, we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we reserve the right to make an early appointment.

Oporto British School is committed to safeguarding all children. Successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks or their equivalent from their home country. Oporto British School is an Equal Opportunities employer.