St. Michael's International School

Kobe, Japan

Position Type: Class Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time fixed term, initial two year contract

Campus: Kobe, Japan

Apply by: January 12, 2026

Job Start: 1st August 2026

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RESPONSIBLE TO: The Head of School through the appropriate phase curriculum leader.

JOB PURPOSE:

To promote the mission of Growing, Working, Learning Together through a high quality Physical Education programme for all primary age groups, ensuring that pupils develop physical literacy, healthy lifestyles, teamwork and sportsmanship. All staff are expected to uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures. This job description is supported by the following six standards:

  1. The teacher will engage and support all students in learning, demonstrating high standards of all.

  2. The teacher will create and maintain an effective learning environment which supports student learning.

  3. The teacher will demonstrate confident subject knowledge and to plan and deliver the curriculum effectively for student learning.

  4. The teacher will plan student learning effectively ensuring access for all students.

  5. The teacher will assess student learning effectively and keep parents informed of what the children are learning and how successful they are.

  6. The teacher will develop as a professional educator, supporting oneself and colleagues in a manner in keeping with the philosophy of the School and the values of the school.

Duties

The full time PE Teacher will plan, teach and assess PE across all primary classes and will carry out academic, pastoral and administrative duties expected of a professional international school teacher. The PE teacher will also organise and lead lunchtime and after school sports activities, coordinate the after-school clubs programme, and organise whole school sports events.

Teaching and learning

• Plan and teach engaging PE lessons that develop fundamental movement skills, games skills, dance, gymnastics, athletics and age appropriate fitness.
• Differentiate activities to meet the needs of English language learners, pupils with additional needs and pupils who require extension or leadership roles.
• Teach safe play, teamwork, respect, fair play and inclusive participation in line with school values.
• Make appropriate use of available digital tools for recording progress, video feedback and communication with parents.
• Ensure that all activities follow school risk assessment and health and safety procedures.

Curriculum and assessment

• Plan the annual PE curriculum in line with the National Curriculum for England and the school curriculum maps so that pupils build knowledge and skills progressively.
• Assess and record pupil attainment and effort in PE and provide feedback that helps pupils improve.
• Contribute assessment information to class teachers for reports and parent meetings.
• Maintain and update PE schemes of work and inventories of equipment.

Lunchtime and after-school sports

• Lead regular lunchtime sports activities to increase active play and participation.
• Plan and run after-school sports clubs across the year for different age groups and abilities.
• Promote girls participation and inclusive access to teams and events.
• Model positive attitudes to health, fitness and personal wellbeing.

After-school clubs coordinator

• Coordinate the whole school after-school activity programme including sports, creative and enrichment clubs.
• Prepare and publish the termly schedule of clubs and ensure appropriate staffing, supervision ratios and room or facility bookings.
• Liaise with external providers where needed and ensure they follow school safeguarding expectations.
• Monitor attendance, collect pupil voice, and report on participation rates to the Head of School.

Events and fixtures

• Organise and lead the annual Sports Day ensuring that it is safe, inclusive, well communicated and aligned with the school’s house or team system.
• Plan and deliver termly PE mornings or activity mornings that involve parents where appropriate.
• Arrange friendly fixtures, festivals or shared PE events with local or partner schools when possible and ensure that risk assessments, permissions and transport are in place.
• Support performances, wellbeing weeks and other whole school events where PE, dance or movement are required.

Health and safety and facilities

• Ensure all PE equipment is safe, well maintained and appropriately stored.
• Advise leadership on facility needs to deliver a safe and ambitious PE curriculum.
• Teach pupils how to use equipment safely and how to warm up and cool down correctly.

Pastoral care and supervision

• Promote pupil wellbeing and positive behaviour in lessons, changing areas and during activities.
• Supervise pupils during breaks, lunches, transitions, trips and school events according to the staff duty rota.
• Report safeguarding or health concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Professional responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with class teachers, learning assistants and specialist colleagues to support student learning.
• Attend staff meetings, professional learning and appraisal meetings.
• Reliable attendance on all student days and co-curricular duties is an essential requirement of this post.
• Engage in professional development to remain current in PE pedagogy, inclusive practice and international school sport.
• Communicate professionally with parents, including parents who are non native English speakers.

Wider school contribution

• Support and participate in school events, assemblies, services and celebrations, including those linked to the Anglican tradition in a way that is welcoming to all families.
• Promote the profile of PE and sport in the school and the wider community.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Head of School that are consistent with the role of PE Teacher.

How to Apply
Applicants for teaching positions should hold a UK teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status or an international equivalent with at least 2 years teaching experience in a UK or British International School. Please read the Teacher FAQS before applying.

Application requirements:
● Online application form
● Upload an up to date CV.
● Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom should be your current Head of School.
● Letter of application outlining your educational philosophy, teaching strengths, professional goals
and why you want to join the team at St. Michael's International School.
● Successful candidates 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 contacted by email by Friday 23 January 2026
● Selection activities followed by Zoom interviews will take place by the end of February 2026

Please note that the school reserves the right to make an appointment prior to this date; early applications are therefore encouraged.

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

2. Qualifications

3. Education

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

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Section 2

1. Current Employment Details

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

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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.

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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.

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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.