Secondary School Teacher of English

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 a talented and motivated Secondary School Teacher of English to join our thriving school starting as soon as possible, in order to temporarily cover a possible longer term medical absence. This is a full-time role teaching within the English department. Experience teaching KS3 English National Curriculum, IGCSE English and / or IB Diploma English Language and Literature courses will be regarded positively.

Student achievement is above UK and international benchmarks, and the English 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. The successful candidate will be committed to excellent teaching and learning, able to inspire students with a genuine enthusiasm for English and Literature, and willing to contribute fully to the wider life of the school.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a relevant degree, and will be a qualified school teacher

• Have experience teaching English to school leaving age

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

  Demonstrate a student centred approach, 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, 

Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.

Please visit 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 18 th September, 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 .