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: Supporting high quality teaching and learning within the primary team.

Key Skills and Attributes Management Skills:
Able to
● Prioritise, organise and manage own time effectively
● Work consistently to deadlines
● Manage self and others effectively
● Lead, support and contribute to different teams
● Think and plan strategically
● Demonstrate balanced and fair judgement
● Hold others and self to account

Communication Skills:
Able to
● Inspire trust and confidence in colleagues and parents
● Listen to and understand the views of others
● Deal sensitively and fairly with people
● Consult and negotiate to achieve objectives and deadlines
● Communicate effectively orally and in writing
● Present clearly and confidently to a range of different audiences
● Demonstrate confident IT skills for teaching and learning as well as efficient completion of
administrative tasks

Person Specification
● UK teaching qualification with Qualified Teacher Status or an international equivalent.
● Primary class teacher
● Experience of leading a curriculum area, significant event/committee

Key Areas of Responsibility

Professionalism
● Lead by example achieving high standards of learner attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching
● Be the lead learner when it comes to assessment for learning and promoting a learning focussed school
● Liaise closely with all staff to ensure continuity and progression across the age and ability range
● Work effectively in partnership with other members of the senior leadership team
● Encourage and model highly professional behaviour in all formal and informal meetings
● Set a positive example for staff, learners and parents in terms of dress, punctuality and
attendance
● Support school events both within and outside the regular school day
● Actively promote the wellbeing of all students and uphold safeguarding and child protection
procedures within school
● Support the Head of School in the recruitment and retention of staff

Curriculum and Staff Development
● Demonstrate a clear understanding of primary pedagogy and the IPC learning process
● Work with colleagues to review, implement and monitor curriculums in line with the
Teaching and Learning Policy
● Lead by example, implementing classroom practices that motivate and challenge all
learners
● Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in best practice
● Lead and support whole-school activities that enrich the curriculum
● Support the development of a creative learning community across the primary phase
● Provide curriculum support during the induction of new staff
● Coordinate the administration of the International Schools’ Assessments (ISAs) for Years
4-6

Monitoring
● Monitor and encourage quality provision within the primary phase for example, through class observation and feedback, work scrutiny and student voice activities
● Ensure consistency in planning, assessment and the language of learning within the primary team

Communication
● Work in partnership with parents, promoting teaching and learning
● Produce annual action plans outlining primary priorities
● Lead primary phase meetings aligned with the primary action plan, supporting and inspiring
colleagues
● Lead and contribute to parent workshops/webinars, staff training and professional
development

Resource Management
● Manage the primary phase budget effectively, identifying resource priorities that support curriculum implementation and development
● Follow school Health and Safety policies and ensure a safe teaching and learning environment

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

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

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
From (YYYY-MM-DD) To (YYYY-MM-DD)

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.

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

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)

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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.