Physical Education Teacher

The PositionWe 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 welfareQualifications & 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 natureIf you are enthusiastic about joining our team and making a positive impact on our students, we would love to hear from you.Application ProcedureIf you feel you meet the above requirements, and wish to apply for this position, please go to https://www.obs.edu.pt/careers/ will not consider applications which do not follow this process.Please do visit the school website for further information about the school http://www.obs.edu.ptThe 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.