Primary Class Teacher

Job Title: Primary Classroom Teacher (Early Years or Key Stage 1)

Reporting to: Head of Year

Key Areas of Responsibility

Teaching and Learning

•        We are looking to appoint experienced, enthusiastic and outstanding classroom practitioners for August 2024.

•        We believe that every student requires more than academic skills to succeed, and we cultivate academic excellence through holistic education which focuses on the whole child.

•        Candidates should demonstrate an interest in current educational research and be passionate about providing child-centred learning experiences through investigation, inquiry and the use of conceptual learning.

•        They should have experience of providing learning environments that inspire curiosity and creativity, promoting open-ended inquiry and individualised learning experiences.

•        It is desirable for candidates to have experience of the Reggio Emilia approach, and to have used the principles to inspire their own practice.

•        Candidates should be reflective practitioners, who have high expectations for their own practice and continuously strive for excellence in teaching and learning. 

•        Candidates should be able to monitor student progress over time, tracking individual growth and development, and respond accordingly in line with our school assessment and feedback policies.

•        Contribute to the relevant sections of the school’s evaluation and improvement documentation

•        Attend and participate in regular CPD sessions, with a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

The successful candidate must:

•        Have a minimum of 2 years full-time teaching experience. 

•        Have a pioneering attitude and a good sense of humour.

•        Have an excellent knowledge of teaching the UK National Curriculum/ EYFS framework, as well as having a strong understanding of their delivery and assessment. 

•        Have experience of an inquiry, concept-based approach to curriculum planning and teaching. 

•        Be able to provide a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment for all children and to expect high standards of individual excellence from all. 

•        Build positive relationships with all stakeholders of our school community

•        Have the interpersonal skills needed to work collaboratively within teams. 

•        Ensure monitoring, recording, assessment and reporting are undertaken in line with our school policies.

•        Have an advanced ability to use technology to support and enhance learning within the classroom in a 1-to-1 device environment.

•        Create and maintain an effective partnership with parents and staff to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development. 

•        Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively and take risks. 

•        Be committed to their own professional development and strive to continually improve learning throughout the school.

We will provide:

•        A competitive salary and benefits package.

•        An initial contract of two years with extension possible.

•        Ongoing Professional Development.

•        A professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

Please see the full job description, and apply via our website directly via the following link below: https://www.bst.ac.jp/community/working-at-bst/job-listings?hr=show-job%2F191010%26locale%3Den_US

Closing date for applications: April 15th 2024

The British School in Tokyo welcomes applications from suitably skilled applicants from all backgrounds.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check or International Child Protection Check, and provision of satisfactory background checks for at least the past 5 years.

Further information about the school is available on the School’s website www.bst.ac.jp