Physics Teacher In Oporto British School Portugal

  Portugal

Porto

Length of Position: 2 year contract

Description: The School
The Oporto British School is a non-profit foundation and extremely proud of the fact that it is the oldest British School in mainland Europe, having been established in 1894. It is situated in Foz Do Douro and is a few minutes walk from the mouth of the Douro River and the Atlantic Ocean.

The school follows a British-style curriculum until the completion of the IGCSE years. The most senior students then study the IB Diploma curriculum. The Form 12 students have achieved outstanding IB Diploma results in recent years, which have been amongst the best in Portugal. The school, while being conscious of its British foundation and traditions, is very much an international school of the 21st century.

The 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 current student roll is 410 with 235 students in the Primary Section and a further 175 in the Senior Section. There are 75 staff (including part time). Class sizes are kept to a maximum of 20 students.

Job Description : Physics teacher

We are seeking to appointment an innovative and enthusiastic full time Physics teacher to join a successful and hard-working department starting in September 2008. The Science Department is has three designated laboratories for Physics, Chemistry and Biology all in close proximity to each other. Where possible, all lessons are taught in these specific laboratories. The Science Department is well equipped and there is a full time Laboratory Technician to assist all Departmental members.

The successful candidate should also be adept in the use of technology in the classroom and be confident of their subject knowledge demonstrating initiative and innovation to raise the profile of Physics in this thriving International School. There are opportunities for professional development relative to specific courses. In addition, a willingness to teach IB Environmental Systems & Societies would be an advantage.

The position requires the ability to teach:
* Key Stage 3 Science.
* The Physics component of IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences. OBS follows the Cambridge (CIE) Course.
* IB Physics at Standard and Higher level.

In addition, there would be an expectation for the person to be fully involved in school life through the extra-curricular and Inter House programmes.

Salary, terms and conditions would be commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience and discussed at interview

Approximate Package- (However this must be discussed with the school this is simply a rough guide)

Salary is approximately 2300 E 3000E per month with higher salaries for additional responsibilities. ( This salary includes a living allowance and contribution to lunch)

Highlights: The school is situated in the fashionable suburb of Foz do Douro. It is a few minutes walk to both the Atlantic Ocean and the mouth of the River Douro. Greater Porto is an urban conurbation with a population of some 1.6m and is a wonderful blend of the old and the new. The riverside area of the city is particularly beautiful and charming with old cobbled streets and traditional Portuguese buildings creating one of the finest urban vistas in Europe. The whole of North Portugal remains relatively unspoiled and contrasts sharply with the tourist centres of the Algarve and the bustle of the nation's capital, Lisbon.

There is something for everyone as, within short travelling times, there is access to mountains, woods, beaches and typical little villages, which remain much as they were generations ago. The Spanish border is an hour's drive away and Lisbon about three hours away. Porto has all the attractions of a big European city having theatres, museums and art galleries, concerts to suit all musical tastes. The population was euphoric when Football Club of Porto won the European Champions League Cup in 2004! Eating out is a major attraction as the area has a wealth of cafés and restaurants. It is well-served by transport systems which includes a network of modern motorways, an excellent railway system, a metro system and an ever-developing international airport, which is a mere twenty minute drive from the school.

Porto, or Oporto, is an industrialized northwestern city in Portugal. It is the country's second largest city and sits on the hills on the northern bank of the Douro River. Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean gives it a much cooler climate than most Mediterranean cities.

Qualifications: All applicants must have a British Passport and ideally experience of teaching the British Curriculum.

Salary / Pay: Approximately 2000E-3000E per month based on qualifications and experience. The school provide flights over and invest considerable amounts in professional development.

Experience Required: yes

Preferably 1 years experience

This Program is open to European Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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