Primary Class Teacher for Milepost Three (Year Five or Year Six)

Contract: 2 year fixed term

Are you an inspirational teacher looking to join a well-established, family-friendly primary school and be part of a successful and highly skilled team? St. Michael’s International School in Japan  is looking for an inspiring teacher to join the team from August 2019.  We welcome applications from enthusiastic and reflective professionals, with experience of teaching Year 5 or 6, who have a passion for teaching and learning.

We have been a leading and dedicated provider of Early Years and primary education in Kobe, Japan for more than 70 years. We focus solely on children aged between three and eleven, delivering a British-style curriculum and maintain strong links to the Anglican church.  This unique environment enables us to maintain a family-orientated primary school in an international setting.

Located in the attractive and international city of Kobe, we are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC.)  We are a member of East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) an associate member of Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and a founding member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS.)

A proud International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) member school, St. Michael’s promotes cultural harmony using a creative and flexible curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, enhance self-awareness and promote international mindedness.

The successful candidate will be experienced in delivering the National Curriculum of England  for Mathematics and English and familiar with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC.)  You will be an excellent communicator and strong team player, who gets on well with colleagues, students and parents. Amongst other things, you will be confident in using technology to maximise learning, be well organised, have a good sense of humour and want the children in your care to be the best they can be. You should have at least two years experience in a British or British International School.

At St. Michael’s International School we are a close knit team and proud of our school and community. With 150 pupils from Nursery up to Year 6, with families representing 23 nationalities, the language of instruction and shared playground language is English. The only accredited British curriculum school in Western Japan, the excellent reputation of our school is well established both at home and abroad, spanning a period of more than 70 years. Come and join us!

For further information please go to www.smis.org

How To Apply:

Applications should be made via the employment page of the school website  (https://teachapply.com/smiskobe/)

Applicants for teaching positions should hold a UK teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status or an international equivalent,  Applicants should have at least 2 years teaching experience in a UK or British international school. Applicants with IEYC/IPC experience will be at an advantage.

Application requirements:

• Letter of application outlining your educational philosophy, teaching strengths, professional goals and why you want to join the team at St. Michael's International School
• An up to date CV
• School application form, available on our website
  Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom should be your current Head of School.
• The successful candidate will be asked to provide identity verification, original copies of qualifications and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service) check or national equivalent (criminal record check.)

Recruitment Process:

• Each applicant will receive an email response confirming their application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted electronically by Wednesday 16th January 2019
• Selection activities followed by Skype interviews will take place by the end of January 2019.   

St. Michael’s International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.

St. Michael’s International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers.  The successful candidate must provide a proof of identity, a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check or if overseas, the national equivalent and/or an  Our safeguarding code of conduct and safer recruitment policies are shared with all prospective candidates.