St. Michael's International School

Kobe, Japan

Position Type: Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Full-time

Campus: Kobe

Apply by: April 27, 2023

Job Start: August 2023

Early Years Teaching Assistant Wanted

Applications are welcome from all nationalities, the successful candidate will be a fluent English speaker. A high proficiency of written English is also required. Candidates holding an English language teaching certification e.g. TESOL, CELTA etc… will be at an advantage. Work visa requirements mean that non-Japanese applicants should hold a degree. Previous experience of working with children is essential.

Further information can be found on the Employment page of the school website.

How To Apply:

Applications should be made direct to the school using this employment application form.

Application requirements:

An up to date CV
Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom should be your current employer
Letter of application outlining any relevant experience and why you want to join the team at St. Michael's International School.

Recruitment Process:

Each applicant will receive an email response confirming their application
Closing date for applications is Thursday 27th April at 16:00
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email by Monday 1st May
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at the school shortly afterwards

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

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Application Form

Section 1

1. Personal Details

Email address*

First name*

Last name*

Middle name

Maiden name (if applicable)

Date of birth (YYYY-MM-DD)*

Gender* Male Female Other

Nationality*

Place of birth*

Marital status*

Number of dependent children (if applicable)

If you have dependents who will join you in Japan state full name, profession of spouse/partner, number of children, with names and DOB

Telephone number

Skype ID

Address in Japan

2. Qualifications

Enter qualifications details here

Do you have an English Language teaching certificate? Yes No

If yes please provide details here

3. Education

Include (Most recent first): Schools (O Level/GCSE and A-level or equivalent); College/University; Teaching Qualification; Graduate Degree/NPQ Qualification

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

Recent CPD attended (including the year when attended)

Section 2

1. Current Employment Details

Current employer name*
Current employer postal address*
Current employer country
Current employer website
Current post held
Annual gross salary in Yen
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
Type of School	Country	Name of School/Company	Post Held	Number on Roll	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)	Action

If you'd like to share with us a video or other material of you teaching, please add the link here (this is entirely optional)

3. Personal interests, including extracurricular activities

4. Details of any significant illness during last 3 years, including days off sick in last 12 months

SECTION 3

1. Referees

One referee must be your current Head of School / employer.

Referee A

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*	Yes No

Referee B

Name*
Position*
School Name / Company Name*
Address
Telephone/Fax
Email*
Professional relation to you*
May we take this reference now?*	Yes No

2. Availability

Please indicate any dates you are not available for interview

SECTION 4

Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) – 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 by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or the NCTL (National College of Teaching and Leadership) – or equivalent in other countries in which you have lived? If yes please give details here.

Do you consider yourself disabled? (The Disability Discrimination Act says that this would be “a substantial or long term physical or mental impairment or health issue which could adversely affect your ability to carry on normal day to day activity”) If yes, please state the nature of your disability.

Visa Status and validity period (if currently in Japan)

Upload Documents

Please make sure your file names include only alphanumeric characters (no special characters).

Upload Cover Letter (maximum 5MB file)*

Upload CV (maximum 5MB file)*

Upload Recent Photograph (maximum 5MB file)*

Please Note

If your application is successful, prior to taking up your post, you will be required to undergo a Formal Disclosure process through the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB) or your national equivalent. You will be required to provide a range of more than one piece of documentary evidence of your identity.

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