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Physical Education Teacher (whole school)

Oporto British School

Porto

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
06 January 2026
Apply by:
15 December 2025

Job overview

The School

Established in 1894, Oporto British School is the longest-established British School in mainland Europe. It follows the English National Curriculum from the Early Years Foundation Stage 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. 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 across the whole school is approximately 580.

The Position

We are looking a dynamic and motivated Physical Education teacher to join our school, and to deliver high-quality physical education lessons that promote physical literacy, healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and personal development among primary and secondary children (ages 3-15).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging PE lessons aligned with departmental curriculum standard rubrics.
• Foster motor skills, coordination, fitness, and sportsmanship in students as well as sports specific skills.
• Provide feedback verbally and on Google classroom and produce reports to parents.
• Organise and lead sports clubs, school teams, and inter-school competitions.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and adherence to health and safety protocols.
• Work with other teachers to integrate physical activity into broader school life and cross-curricular projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• An ethos focused on enabling fun and enjoyment in physical education lessons, independent of ability.
• An ability to appreciate the importance of developing pupils along a vertical curriculum and the impact of this for each key stage.
• Strong knowledge of child development and physical education pedagogy.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young learners.
• Organisational skills for planning lessons and events.
• Strong leadership and team working skills.
• Knowledge and use of Google Classroom (preferred)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or a related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.
• A minimum 2 years of experience working within a school environment.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and support for teachers relocating to Porto, including an overseas allowance, with additional points for having IB experience and holding a Masters´ degree
• An excellent programme of continuing professional development
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and
• The chance to live and work in Porto, one of Europe´s most vibrant and beautiful cities, with a high quality of life and easy access to beaches, culture, and nature

If you are enthusiastic about joining our team and making a positive impact on our students, we would love to hear from you.

Application Procedure

If you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please go https://www.obs.edu.pt/careers/ to will not consider applications which do not follow this process.

Please do visit the school website for further information about the school https://www.obs.edu.pt/

The deadline for application is 5th December although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

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.






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About Oporto British School

Oporto British School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational independent, international, bi-lingual, all-through school in Portugal, serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school is situated in Porto.

Oporto British School opened in 1894 as an all-boys school. In 1902, non-British boys were accepted, while girls joined from 1914. It holds title as the oldest British school in Continental Europe, and welcomes pupils from over 20 nationalities each year. It follows the English National Curriculum, with students from the age of 6 being introduced to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, and later Cambridge Secondary Curriculum. Pupils are taught both English and Portuguese, setting them up for extended opportunities across the world.

Values and vision

Oporto British School works to provide the best possible education for all students and focuses on supporting and guiding them to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to achieve their personal best across the curriculum and succeed throughout life. The all-through school teaches students to work independently and to take responsibility for their actions, leaving education as kind, responsible, active citizens who will go on to contribute positively to society. Community is at the heart of the school, where strong relationships between parents, staff and students are formed to provide a family like atmosphere where learners feel supported and cared for. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered to pupils across the year groups so that they can expand their opportunities outside the classroom, build in confidence and gain new skills and interests. These range from sports and drama clubs to the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Oporto British School works in partnership with the British Council and the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

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