CEAMS

Tokyo, Japan

Position Type: Teacher

Contract: Full Time, Fixed term

School: Primary and Middle School

Location: Chiyoda-ku

Closing Date: July 31, 2022

Job Start: August 2022

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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

  • Support the vision, positive ethos and policies of Phoenix House International School and strive to improve the standards of Japanese teaching, learning and attainment of pupils.

  • Work with year group teams to achieve the priorities and targets which the school sets for itself in implementing innovative, thematic schemes of work.

  • Support the development and on-going review of the school’s curriculum and related schemes of work.

  • Support the evaluation of the effectiveness of the school’s performance, policies and developments.

  • Support the development of the school’s assessment procedures.

  • Keep abreast of UK and global educational developments in line with the needs of the school.

2. Teaching and Learning

  • Work with a team to ensure high standards of Japanese teaching, learning and attainment for all pupils.

  • Plan and prepare stimulating, challenging, enjoyable learning opportunities which take into account the thematic, creative, language-rich curriculum of the school and the individual language abilities of the pupils in the class.

  • Be an inspiring teacher, clearly demonstrating all pupils’ needs are met and their learning is challenging.

  • Give 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.

  • Use data effectively to improve student experiences and outcomes.

  • Provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational, social and emotional issues.

  • Maintain high standards of behaviour in all learning situations.

  • Communicate and consult with the parents/carers of pupils about their child’s progress in all areas.

  • Communicating and cooperating with external agencies as appropriate.

3. Management

  • Inform and manage TAs in support roles in school lessons.

  • Work closely with the team to secure and maintain excellent communication and high standards across the school.

4. Other Specific Responsibilities

  • Contribute to house life as a staff house member.

  • Support termly residential trips to North Peak Enrichment Campus (Hokkaido) to enhance and encourage the skills and experience of all pupils.

  • Enrich curriculum learning through local language-based day trips.

  • Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities.

  • Participate in arrangements made by the school for the review and management of performance.

  • 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. 

  • Attend and participate in assemblies, registering attendance of pupils and supervising pupils whether before, during or after school.

  • Run enrichment activities before/during/after school.

  • Contribute to and attend the whole school community and house events throughout the year.

Person Specifications

Experience

  • Substantial and successful Japanese language teaching experience.

  • Experience of assessing pupil progress in line with the NC14 for Modern Languages and/or Japanese curriculum.

  • High level of personal skill in and passion for Japanese teaching and innovation.

  • Experience of contributing to creative curriculum development.

  • Interest in innovative lesson design and effective integration of technology to engage learning.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • A thorough knowledge and understanding of the NC14 for Modern Languages and/or Japanese curriculum and how it can be implemented creatively and flexibly.

  • Ability to be a good team player with a good understanding of how teamwork contributes to harmonious school life and purposeful school development.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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

Disposition – evidence of

  • Native Japanese speaker.

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

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

  • Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.

  • Flexibility, drive, energy and enthusiasm.

  • Approachability and a sense of humour.

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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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