Chemistry (DP) and General Science (DP and MYP) teacher

Oeiras International School (OIS) seeks a new Chemistry (DP) and General Science (DP and MYP) teacher:

OIS is a highly prestigious private, inclusive, co-educational international day school (Year 2 – Year 13) situated in a beautiful 17th Century Portuguese Palace in a very peaceful and attractive “Quinta” in the surroundings of Oeiras, close to Lisbon. The school is proud to be a Council of International Schools (CIS) member school and currently going through the accreditation process.

OIS offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum beginning with Year 2 of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and culminates in Year 13 with the Diploma Programme (DP). We have a predominately international student population representing over 40 nationalities. There are currently 453 students on roll.

OIS's Purpose:

At OIS, we believe that the children of today will solve the problems of tomorrow. So, we educate them to understand the issues we face and to take responsible action to make the world a better and more sustainable place.

OIS’s Vision

Our vision is to be a respectful community of lifelong learners who are aware of their role in shaping a better and sustainable future in an ever-changing world.

In addition, we educate our learners for the future, to be equipped for the careers that don’t yet exist, to have the wisdom to challenge our environmental impact through a more sustainable lifestyle, and to make a better world. An OIS education is more than facts and figures, it is attitudes and abilities.

OIS’s Mission:

Develop an outstanding school based on the IB curriculum, with a particular focus on STEAM subjects    

• Engage talented teachers and staff in an inspiring natural environment    
• Provide a superb education to nurture independent, passionate, creative, agile learners, to become compassionate leaders who will make a difference in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world

OIS’s motto:

“Sapere Aude!” means ‘Dare to learn’.

WE ARE SEEKING AN EXCELLENT CHEMISTRY AND GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER

We require a versatile, capable and enthusiastic (DP) and General Science (DP and MYP) teacher to start on 25th August 2025. Candidates with previous experience in an international school setting with IB experience will have a distinct advantage. The salary is calculated using OIS's pay scale to ensure fair pay. 

A competitive renewable contract package for staff includes*: 

• Economy class flight upon commencement and end of last contract for teacher and dependents with an additional baggage allowance (up to a defined amount)

• Hotel allowance for the first two weeks while accommodation is found (daily rate set)

• Accommodation allowance for the first five years of the contract 

• Private medical insurance 

• Heavily subsidised tuition scholarship for up to two dependent children  

• Lunch allowance

*Staff hired locally will not receive flight, hotel or accommodation allowance.

OIS offers: 

• Enthusiastic and internationally minded students 

• Friendly, collaborative and welcoming colleagues 

• Supportive Senior Leadership Team 

• Thorough induction, integration and adaptation to Portugal/OIS process 

• Open and positive working environment 

• Professional Development opportunities 

• Openness to learn, grow and evolve as a learning community

• An idyllic location in which to work, learn and grow

Personal characteristics required for the position: 

• A passion for education and working with students 

• Committed to safeguarding children and young people 

• A visionary leader who is willing to participate in the development of OIS 

• A desire to contribute and foster a positive learning community at OIS 

• An excellent communicator and public speaker 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to others at many levels 

• A team player who is interested in building the capacities and talents of those with whom they work 

• An awareness and interest in supporting community social service and Service Learning 

• An excellent level of written and spoken English 

• The ability and desire to "go the extra mile" 

• Honest, compassionate, friendly and fair 

• A willingness to learn Portuguese (if not already spoken)

• Experience in career counselling in the Portuguese system, namely in guiding students on how to apply to Portuguese Universities will be an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

1) Application form:

Candidates are asked to fill this application form. Please be thorough when filling this form, since it will be what will stand out you over the other candidates, especially when giving information about yourself, your employment history and your motivation for the application.

Note: The names, school addresses and institutional e-mail addresses of THREE professional referees must be included, one of which must be from your current Head of School (if you are not in employment now, it must be from your most recent Head of School).

Closing date for applications – Friday 13th Dec 2024

2) Online Questionnaire:

A link will be sent for you to answer to several questions.

3) Interviews via Microsoft Teams or face to face with local candidates (video camera required for the interview).

4) Teaching observation: for candidates living in Portugal, you will be invited to OIS to teach a lesson.

We thank all applicants in advance, but only a short-list of candidates will be contacted in order to move forward with the process. 

OEIRAS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO THE PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING OF CHILDREN. ENHANCED BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON ALL EMPLOYEES IN ALL OF THE COUNTRIES IN WHICH THEY HAVE LIVED AND WORKED SINCE THE AGE OF 18.

Equal opportunities employer: OIS is proud to be an equal opportunities workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown.

GDPR: Please be aware that by submitting your CV and documentation, you authorize us to keep it for future recruitment activities (for 12 months).