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Specialist Chinese Language and Culture Teacher

Specialist Chinese Language and Culture Teacher

Phoenix House International School

Tokyo, Japan.

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Salary:
Competitive, with benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
12 March 2021

Job overview

Phoenix House is a new international school opening in the centre of Tokyo, August 2021, for international students aged 5 to 13. We will be offering a language-rich, British style education based on the National Curriculum of England.

We seek passionate, skilled and hardworking teachers excited to build and launch a rich new model of international schooling in one of the most unique and exciting cities in the world. If you are an exceptional, internationally qualified teacher, looking for a new challenge as part of a newly assembled team in Tokyo, then read on.

Our core mission is to create young people who can work collaboratively, ask deep questions and think critically, through delivery that naturally incorporates and develops inquiry skills. Solid teaching of core English and maths skills will be accompanied by language study and a thematic and inquiry-based approach towards the foundation subjects.

House life will be central to a student’s experience at Phoenix House. Building confidence and enriching the school community, Rothesay House, Oak House and Clarence House will bring the arts, culture and character to the heart of the school. Termly residential visits for all year groups to North Peak Enrichment Campus, our outdoor centre in Hokkaido, will enliven the curriculum and develop self confidence in a more natural environment.

If you are keen to work hard and excited by this opportunity to join a new school and a newly established team in Tokyo then we look forward to hearing from you. Teachers with experience in UK independent schools or British brand schools abroad are strongly encouraged to apply.

Phoenix House International School is managed and operated by Clarence Education Asia. www.clarenceeducation.asia

Specialist Chinese Language and Culture Teacher 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new school and a newly assembled team of creative and committed staff to provide excellent quality learning and teaching to international families in the centre of Tokyo.

We require:

  • Candidate who is already located within Japan and is able to start working as soon as possible
  • Experience of innovative and engaging Chinese language and culture curriculum, lesson design and delivery
  • Passion for, a language-rich curriculum, residential outdoor education and creative integration of technology
  • Clear understanding of and appreciation for the effective use of formal formative and summative assessment methods and progress data in Chinese teaching
  • Commitment to language-based aspects of house life including regular small scale as well as larger scale events
  • Excellent organisation, commitment and work ethic
  • High academic expectations and the ability to effectively differentiate to meet all needs
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and  Chinese
  • Commitment to wider life of school including house life and enrichment programmes
  • Determination and ability to supply the best possible language educational experience to each child
  • An understanding of the high professional and personal expectations working for an independent style school abroad requires.
  • Willingness,  flexibility and the commitment associated with starting a new school.

We can offer:

  • Maximum class size of 16-18
  • New school building in central Tokyo, well-resourced classrooms
  • Motivated, engaged and well-behaved children
  • Regular residential school trips to our North Peak enrichment campus in Hokkaido
  • CPD to support innovative practice
  • Attractive salary and benefits package including relocation, accommodation and local health insurance

For the right candidate, there are opportunities for additional middle leadership responsibilities:

  • House Leadership

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th March 2021. Early applications are encouraged.

The interview process will take place throughout March 2021. Due to COVID-19, most in-person school visits, lesson observations and interviews will not be possible.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview and to submit:

1. Video of a taught lesson

2. Accompanying scans of:

-Lesson planning within scheme of work

-Children’s work – selection of recorded outcomes from the unit and lesson

-Class assessment data

For more details about our school, please visit our website: www.phoenixhouseschool.org

Phoenix House International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Short-listed candidates will undergo background checks, including following-up references with previous employers.

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About Phoenix House International School

A young, thriving prep school in the centre of Tokyo, Phoenix House offers a language-rich, British prep-school education based on the National Curriculum of England, for international pupils aged 5 to 11. Phoenix House is the official feeder prep school to Rugby School Japan. 

Teachers enjoy working with some of the most high achieving and engaged pupils in the region, who in turn enjoy high levels of parental support and encouragement. These factors combine to provide an exciting working and learning environment, with wide open doors of opportunity for both pupils and teachers.

Our core mission at Phoenix House is to grow confident, articulate young people, through school life that engages and challenges, and clubs and societies that deepen character, interest and expertise.

House life is central to a the Phoenix experience. Building confidence and enriching the school community, our four houses bring the arts, culture and sport to the heart of the school. Annual residential visits for all year groups to North Peak, our outdoor enrichment centre in Hokkaido, enliven the curriculum and enhance self confidence through a boarding school experience.

For further insight into life at Phoenix House, follow us on Instagram @headofphoenixhouse and @phoenixhouseschool

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