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Assistant Head (Academic)

Phoenix House International School

Tokyo

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
24 August 2026
Apply by:
5 January 2026

Job overview

Do you want to work at a school where high standards and enjoyable learning are the daily norm? A school where every decision begins with what is best for the children?

If you are an exceptional leader who is deeply committed to putting pupils first, ambitious for their success and happiness, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure they flourish, then Phoenix House may be the next step in your leadership journey.

Phoenix House is a thriving, oversubscribed prep school in the heart of Tokyo, offering a British prep education based on the National Curriculum for England for pupils aged 5-11. We are proud to replicate the values, standards, and expectations of top UK prep schools, within one of the most exciting cities in the world.
You will join a senior team that is passionately committed to building something remarkable in Tokyo.
Our mission is to nurture confident, articulate, kind young people through a rigorous academic curriculum and a rich co-curricular programme.

If you are a leader who wants to shape excellence, strengthen culture, and build something meaningful, we would love to hear from you.

Early applications are strongly encouraged. Experience of UK independent or prep schools is highly desirable.

Closing date for TES applications: Monday 5th January 2026
Longlist interviews: Ongoing between Tuesday 25th November 2025 - Friday 9th January 2026
Shortlist interviews: In person from Thursday 15th January 2026

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

For more details about our school, please visit our school website.
And follow us on Instagram: @headofphoenixhouse @phoenixhouseschool
Phoenix House International School is operated by Clarence Education Asia.

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

Only long listed candidates will be contacted directly.

Please be aware, the Head of School reserves the right to appoint before the deadline, for the correct candidate.

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About Phoenix House International School

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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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Applications closed