Futaba Elementary School is an all-girls Catholic school located in the heart of Fukuoka City. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative teacher to join our established and successful Global Communication Course as a Homeroom teacher.
Job Details:
- You would be expected to complete all pastoral roles of an Elementary School homeroom teacher to support students while at school with support of a Japanese co-homeroom teacher.
- As homeroom teacher you will teach English, Maths, Science, PE and Home Economics in English, in addition to all school events for the grade you are assigned to.
- The school follows the Ministry of Education curriculum, and this curriculum is followed and taught in English for the above subjects.
- The school has a Catholic history and we teach this as part of our daily schedule (no religious requirement)
- This is not a recruitment for an Assistant Language (ALT) position, and is ideal for candidates who are able and would like to be the main teacher for a class.
- Students have very high levels of academic ability, and are looking for a teacher who is excited to support and challenge them daily.
Requirements & Preferences:
- We will consider applicants with a full teaching license from their home country (elementary preferred, but not essential)
- Applicants must have native-level English speaking ability.
- Applications from candidates currently in Japan will be highly favoured.
- Experience and ability to follow a curriculum using a constructivist, project-based approach alongside an understanding of second language acquisition.
Working Conditions & Salary:
- Working Days: Monday through Friday (with occasional Saturdays for school events)
- Holidays: i) Saturday and Sunday, ii) Japanese National Holidays, iii) Golden Week, Summer Holiday, Winter Holiday, iv) Paid holidays.
- Contract starts: April 1st 2025 (renewable yearly, with the potential for tenured status)
- Salary: According to experience and following standard school salary guidelines.
Bonus paid twice annually for a total of approximately 4 months salary equating to an annual starting salary of 4 to 5 million yen per annum.
Submission Process:
- Please submit a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (including references) and cover letter to: recruiter@fukuokafutaba.com
We apologise that we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.
These documents will be considered private and not used for any purposes beyond this recruitment process.
- After initial review we will invite suitable candidates for an interview, school tour and demonstration lesson at the school.
- If successful we will require official transcripts of degrees to apply for a Special Teaching License, and a Health check from a doctor as per National Standards.
Deadline: Friday 6th September 2024
Contact Details:
- email: recruiter@fukuokafutaba.com
Fukuoka Futaba Elementary School,
7 - 1 Goshogadani, Chuo-ku Fukuoka. 810-0027