Specialist Music Teacher (Prep - Years 1 to 6)

Are we the right match for you? If you are an exceptional and committed UK-qualified Primary school teacher, looking for a new challenge in one of the most unique cities in the world, then read on. 

Set in the centre of Tokyo, close to the Imperial Palace and the British Embassy, Phoenix House offers a British prep-school style education based on the National Curriculum of England, for international pupils aged 5 to 11. Phoenix House is the official feeder school for Rugby School Japan.

If you are looking for a school where you can work hard to ensure every pupil is inspired and challenged, alongside colleagues who show exceedingly high levels of commitment to the field of education, then we are looking to hear from you! We seek professionals who are keen to go above and beyond, and who understand and appreciate the demands of independent schooling, including the impact of marketing, admissions and business aspects on school life.

Phoenix House teachers work 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 create 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 a curriculum that challenges, and a co-curricular programme that builds character and expertise. Each Phoenix takes entrance exams to Rugby School Japan, or other leading senior schools, during Year 5 and Year 6.

Building confidence and enriching the whole school community, our houses - Oak, Rothesay, Snowdon, and Windsor, bring the arts, culture and sports to the heart of Phoenix House. Annual residential visits for all year groups to North Peak, our outdoor enrichment centre in Hokkaido, enliven the curriculum and deepen self confidence through a boarding school experience. 

If you feel excited by the opportunity to join our growing team, in this young, dynamic school then we encourage early application. Teachers with experience in, and an understanding of UK independent schools, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Closing date for applications: Friday 27th January, 2023. 

Please include a full application letter addressed to the Head of School, Ms. Claire Fletcher.

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The interview process will include both online long list, and in-person shortlist interviews, and will take place in the UK between mid-January and mid-February 2023. UK based shortlisted candidates will be expected to accommodate and facilitate an in-person school visit and lesson observation, and attend in-person interview.

At interview, shortlisted candidates will be invited to present:

• Lesson planning within scheme of work
• Children’s work – selection of recorded outcomes from a unit and lesson (names removed)
• Class assessment data (names removed)

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

And follow us on Instagram: @headofphoenixhouse @phoenixhouseschool

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

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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We seek:

• Experience of innovative and engaging primary music curriculum, lesson design and delivery
• Commitment to wider life of school including house life and music enrichment programmes, including choirs, orchestras, ensembles and private instrument lessons
• Clear understanding of and appreciation for the effective use of formal formative and summative assessment methods and progress data in music
• Ability to make music appreciation and performance high profile across the school
• High musical performance and creativity expectations, and the ability to effectively differentiate to meet all musical abilities and interests
• Commitment to musical aspects of house life including regular small scale as well as larger scale events and performances
• High performance expectations and the ability to effectively differentiate to meet all needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Determination and ability to supply the best possible musical educational experience to each child
• Willingness, flexibility and the commitment associated with growing a young school and music department
• An understanding of the high professional and personal expectations working for an independent prep school requires, including periodic weekend events
• Excellent organisation, commitment and work ethic
• Passion for residential outdoor education

We offer:  

• Modern school building in central Tokyo, well-resourced music room and practice rooms  
• Motivated, engaged and well-behaved children   
• Regular residential school trips to our North Peak enrichment campus in Hokkaido  
• CPD and PM to support innovative practice  
• Attractive salary and benefits package, including relocation, accommodation, local health insurance and pension