Primary Class Teacher

Contract: Full time, 2 year fixed term

Location: Japan

Salary: paid in Japanese yen into a local bank account

Closing date for applications: Friday 7 January 2022, 16:00 JST.

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 welcomes applications from enthusiastic and reflective professionals with a passion for teaching and learning who are looking to thrive in a supportive, international learning environment.

We have been a leading and dedicated provider of Early Years and Primary education in Kobe, Japan for more than 75 years and are the only accredited International Primary Curriculum (IPC) school in Japan. We focus solely on children aged between three and eleven, delivering a British-style curriculum, maintaining 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,) the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Council of British International Schools (COBIS.) We are a member of East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) as well as a founding member of the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS.)  

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 UK or British International School.

Proud of the achievements of our young people and committed to providing the best education possible, St. Michael’s became an International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) member school in September 2017 and in 2019 was the first school in Japan to achieve accreditation with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). A close knit team, we support our learners to become confident, caring, global citizens. With 160 learners from Nursery to Year 6, serving 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 75 years. Come and join us!

For further information please go to www.smis.org

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

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 IPC experience will be at an advantage. Candidates should have undergone child protection training within the last two years.

Application Requirements

• Letter of motivation outlining why you want to join the team at St. Michael's International School. Please include your educational philosophy and teaching strengths as well as your professional goals.
• An up to date CV with current photograph
• Online application form, available on our website
• Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom should be your current Head of School.
• All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers. 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 by Friday 14th January 2022
• Selection activities, including Zoom interviews, are scheduled to take place between 17-23 January 2022 
• St. Michael’s International School reserves the right to make an early appointment should we receive an exceptional application. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.