Upper Primary Teacher & Primary Digital Coordinator
Oporto British School
Porto
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 24 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2026
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 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 an Upper Primary Teacher and Primary Digital Coordinator to join a highly effective team delivering the English National Primary Curriculum. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and highly effective classroom practitioner, with a strong commitment to placing students at the centre of their learning. You will be an experienced teacher of pupils aged 7 to 11. The school offers excellent support and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
Student achievement is above UK and international benchmarks.
The ideal candidate will:
· Confidence across core subjects (literacy, numeracy, science) and the ability to teach them in an integrated, engaging way.
· Responding to varied learning needs and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
· Encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning as they prepare for secondary school.
· Confidence integrating technology into learning.
· Oversee safe, effective use of technology across the school, including policies, budgets, and digital subscriptions.
· Develop a strategic vision for enhancing learning through technology and keep parents informed about the digital curriculum.
· Lead the Computing curriculum and integrate digital learning across subjects, ensuring effective assessment and pupil progress.
· Monitor the impact of technology on learning, provide feedback, and share best practice.
· Work with IT to manage all Primary school ICT resources.
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, https://www.obs.edu.pt/application-for-employment/
Applications that do not follow this procedure will not be considered.
Please visit https://www.obs.edu.pt/ 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 17th April 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.
About Oporto British School
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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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