The School
Established in 1894, Oporto British School is the longest-established British School in mainland Europe. It follows the English National Curriculum at KS3, leading to Cambridge IGCSE (Coordinated Science and the three separate Sciences), 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 is open and friendly. Excellent relationships are evident throughout its close knit, supportive community, which is often described as being ‘like one big family’. Our enrolment at Secondary is approximately 280 students.
The Position
This is a Secondary post. Experience of teaching to school leaving age is essential and IBDP Chemistry or Physics teaching experience is preferred.
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,. Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.
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Oporto British School offers an attractive package and support for teachers moving to OBS.
The deadline for application is Monday, 10th February 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.