Physical and Health Education (PYP and MYP) Teacher - Paternity Cover

Oeiras International School (OIS) is seeking a caring, creative, and inquiry‑driven PSPE & PHE (PYP and MYP) Paternity cover Teacher to join our team from 31 August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an educator committed to nurturing young learners through play‑based, concept‑driven, and holistic approaches.

About OIS

OIS is a not‑for‑profit, values‑driven IB World School offering the PYP, MYP and DP programmes, with a strong and growing Primary Division. Our community is international, inclusive, and child‑centered. We believe in cultivating curiosity, independence, and emotional well‑being alongside academic development.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, and student‑centered Physical & Health Education (PHE) Paternity Cover Teacher to teach across the PYP and MYP. The ideal candidate will be committed to holistic development, teamwork, and promoting lifelong healthy habits in students from Years 1–10.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PHE lessons aligned with IB PYP and MYP frameworks.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and active learning environment.

• Design units of inquiry that integrate physical, social, and emotional well‑being.

• Assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative strategies.

• Coordinate and support school‑wide sports activities, events, and after‑school programmes.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to strengthen the PHE curriculum.

• Communicate proactively with students, families, and staff.

• Model and promote values aligned with the IB Learner Profile.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, Health Education, or similar field.

• Teaching qualification or certification.

• Experience teaching children or adolescents in a school or sports setting, especially within IB PYP and MYP frameworks.

• Strong understanding of child development, play‑based learning, and inquiry-led pedagogy.

• Excellent English language skills.

• A caring, reflective, collaborative, and growth-oriented approach to teaching.

• Local candidates with previous experience in an international school setting with IB experience will have a distinct advantage. 

What We Offer

• A supportive, collaborative, friendly, international, and innovative teaching environment.

• Opportunities for IB professional development and career growth.

• A welcoming school community with a strong culture of care and learning.

• Supportive Senior Leadership Team

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

• Professional Development opportunities 

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

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

• Competitive salary and benefits aligned with experience - The salary is calculated using OIS's pay scale to ensure fair pay. 

Personal characteristics required for the position: 

• A commitment to international-mindedness and holistic education.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• EU citizenship or valid work permit for Portugal is an advantage

• A passion for education and working with students 

• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people 

• A visionary leader who is willing to participate in the development of OIS, fostering a positive learning community at OIS 

• An excellent communicator and public speaker 

• 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.

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).

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).