CEAMS

Tokyo, Japan

Position Type: Teacher

Contract: Full Time

School: Pre-School

Location: Omotesando

Closing Date: August 31, 2022

Job Start: ASAP

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School Wesbite: www.clarenceschool.jp/

JOB DESCRIPTION

Professional Responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to exercise her/his professional skills and judgement to carry out, in a collaborative manner, the professional duties set out below:-

1. Development of the school

●  Supporting the vision, positive ethos and policies of CIS and work to develop the teaching, learning and attainment of pupils

●  Working with the team in achieving the priorities and targets which the school sets for itself in implementing innovative

curriculum.

●  Supporting the evaluation of the effectiveness of the school’s policies and developments.

●  Keeping abreast of educational developments in the Early Years practice in line with the needs of the school.

2. Teaching and Learning

●  Working as part of a team to plan and prepare stimulating, challenging, enjoyable learning opportunities which take into account the individual abilities of the pupils in the class.

●  Supporting the development and on-going review of the school’s curriculum.

●  Being an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating all pupils’ needs are met and their learning is challenging.

●  Giving immediate oral/written feedback to pupils about their learning so that they know how to improve.

●  Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

●  Supporting the development of the school’s assessment procedures.

●  Maintaining high standards of behaviour in all learning situations.

●  Communicating and consulting with the parents/carers of pupils about their child’s experience and progress in all areas

●  Communicating and cooperating with external agencies as appropriate.

3. Management

●  Informing and managing Teaching Assistants in support roles in lessons where relevant.

●  Working closely with the whole school team to secure and maintain excellent communication and high standards across the

school.

4. Other Specific Responsibilities

●  Participating in continuing professional development (CPD) activities

●  Participating in arrangements made by the school for the review and management of performance

●  In liaison with team and school leaders, support local day trips to enhance and encourage the skills and experience of all

pupils.

●  To maintain and develop links with parents, other schools, educational institutions and the wider community, in order to

enhance teaching, learning and personal development opportunities of all the pupils.

●  Registering attendance of pupils and supervising pupils whether before, during or after school.

●  Running high quality extra-curricular activities

●  Contributing to and attending whole school and community events throughout the year 

 

Person Specifications

Experience

●  Substantial and successful teaching experience in an Early Years setting.

●  Experience of assessing pupils.

●  High level of personal skill in and passion for EYFS teaching and innovation.

●  Interest in innovative activity design and integration of the arts to engage learning.

Disposition – evidence of

●  Personal and intellectual qualities required to set an example to others.

●  Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.

●  Commitment to excellence and to raise the skills and personal achievements of all pupils.

●  Flexibility, drive, energy and enthusiasm.

●  Approachability and a sense of humour.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

●  A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Early Years curriculum and how it can be implemented through realistic and achievable planning.

●  An awareness of key child development stages.

●  Ability to be a good team player with a good understanding of how teamwork contributes to school improvement.

●  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

●  Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines.

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Application Form

Section 1


1. Personal Details



2. Teaching Qualifications


3. Education


List all your school results and qualifications, most recent first. Please include dates as well as school and university names and locations.

Institution Name/Location Qualifications/Results Dates Action
From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)


Section 2


1. Current Employment Details

If currently not employed please list most recent employment details and dates.


Current employer name*
Current employer postal address*
Current employer country
Current employer website
Current post held
Current monthly salary before tax, in JPY.*
Type of school
Number of students on roll
Date appointed (YYYY-MM-DD)

2. Previous Teaching / Employment Experience (most recent first)

Type of School Country Name of School/Company Post Held Number on Roll Dates Action
From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)

3. Personal interests, including extracurricular activities


4. Details of any significant illness during last 2 years, including days off sick in last 12 months


SECTION 3


1. Referees

Referees must be previous Head Teacher or line managers. Colleagues will not be accepted as referees.


Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*

2. Availability

Please indicate any dates you are not available for interview

SECTION 4


Declarations

This is a post which involves working directly with children. You are therefore required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions.


Please Note

>>If your application is successful, prior to taking up your post, you will be required to undergo a background check. This will require you to complete a separate consent form and to provide more than one piece of documentary evidence of your identity.

>>Although a criminal record involving offences against children is likely to debar you from appointment of this type of post, the existence of other criminal convictions will not necessarily be a bar to employment.

>>Any criminal record information arising out of the background check process will be discussed with you before any final decision is made about your employment.


Are you or have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary procedure related to your work with children? If yes please give details here.*

Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings or equivalent in other countries in which you have lived? If yes please give details here.

Are you included in any list of people barred from working with children in any of the countries in which you have lived? If yes please give details here.

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Only complete applications, including all the documents listed above, will be considered. It should be understood that nothing in this form constitutes a contract.