International Baccalaureate Teacher of Chemistry or Physics (IB Science)

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Job Description

The International Baccalaureate department at Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School is currently looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated teacher of IB Diploma Programme Chemistry or Physics.

Located in Uji City, just south of Kyoto, Ritsumeikan Uji has over 10 years delivering the IB diploma programme. In that time, we have grown into one of the top IB World Schools in the region. We currently have over twenty teachers in our department, with responsibilities covering the diploma programme and our own junior high IB preparatory course. Chemistry and Physics class sizes typically range between 5 and 10 students.

If you are interested in joining a team of learner-focused professionals in a well-established programme that values innovation, this is the place to be. Staff working hours are flexible, salaries are competitive, professional development opportunities are year-long, and our students are highly motivated.

Workplace and start date:

• Workplace: Ritsumeikan Uji High School
• Location: Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
• Start Date：April 1st, 2020

Requirements:

• Applicants must have completed undergraduate studies and have relevant academic and/or professional experience in the subject applied for. Applicants must be able to teach Higher Level (HL) diploma classes in their subject/s. Successful applicants may also be required to teach Junior High School Science classes depending on school needs.
• Applicants are required to hold, or be willing to obtain, an official IB certification (in-person or online) for at least one subject from the list of positions at their own expense. Successful applicants will be expected to hold the certification by September 1st, 2020.
• Applicants with recognized teaching certifications are preferred. Successful applicants will also be required to obtain some form of Japanese high school teaching certification. The school will advise the applicant and assist with this.
• Applicants will ideally be able to start work at the beginning of the new Japanese academic year on April 1st, 2020.

 Application Deadline:

• Please apply for the position either via post or email.
• Send the application documents listed below to our postal address or email address
• If applying by post, please use an A4 size envelope.
• Please write “Non-Tenured Full-Time (Tokubetsu) IBDP Lecturer ” in red on the front of the envelope or in the subject line if applying by email.
• ※We will stop accepting applications when the recruitment is confirmed

Application Documents in English (please include the following items):

• Cover letter stating your reasons for applying, your educational philosophy, and your understanding of IB pedagogy (A4 size).
• Current CV with ID photo attached. Applicants must use the designated CV template, which can be downloaded from http://en.ritsumeikan-trust.jp/info/employment/ 「Ritsumeikan Uji High School Non-Tenured Full-Time (Tokubetsu) IBDP Lecturer Recruitment Information 2020」
• Copies/digital scans of all university diplomas, both undergraduate and post-graduate.
• Copies/digital scans of academic transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions.
• Copies/digital scans of all teaching certificates (e.g. Diploma of Secondary Education, TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, etc) if held.
• Copies/digital versions of your IB certifications, for example a Category 1 certificate, if already completed.
• Copies/digital scans of the front and back sides of your Japanese residence card. In the case of overseas applicants, please submit a copy/scan of the personal details page in your passport.
• If any of the required documents are in a language other than English or Japanese, certified translations will also be required to accompany the original documents.
• If applying by post: a self-addressed reply envelope (size:12cm×23.5cm) to which an 374 yen stamp has been affixed.

 Application process:

First-Stage: Applicant document screening.

1. The school may conduct a telephone pre-interview with certain candidates.
2. Information submitted by applicants may be subjected to verification screening.

Second-Stage: Sample lesson and interview at Ritsumeikan Uji High School.

1. In the case of an applicant based overseas, an online interview and sample lesson may be conducted.

* Successful candidates’ appointments are contingent upon a successful health examination prior to taking up the position.

*No transportation allowance can be offered to cover these costs.

 Conditions:

• The contract will run for one (1) year, from April 1st, 2020 through March 31st, 2021. The contract may be renewed a maximum of four (4) times (total of 5 years) upon mutual agreement between employer and employee.
• The contract is administered in accordance with the various regulations of the Ritsumeikan Educational Corporation.

Remuneration and benefits:

Yearly Salary (Paid in monthly installments)

• 4.566 million yen (1st year)
• 4.866 million yen (2nd year)
• 5.178 million yen (3rd – 5th years)

Benefits

• Single one-way flight provided to successful applicants coming from outside Japan
• Daily transport allowance to and from workplace
• Regular professional development opportunities, including international IB workshops
• Yearly monetary bonus for professional development
• Opportunities for programme development and coordination, including academic curriculum, student pastoral care, special educational needs (SEN), and extra-curricular supervision.

Contact Information:

Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School

Recruitment Office

〒611-0031

33-1 Hachikenyadani, Hirono-cho, Uji-shi, Kyoto-fu

Tel: 0774-41-3000

Fax: 0774-41-3555

E-mail: [email protected]

 

* We will use your personal information in the submitted documents only for the non-tenured full-time IBDP lecturer recruitment procedures and will not use it for other purposes.

* Ritsumeikan Uji Junior and Senior High School will take responsibility for disposing of all submitted documents after all necessary procedures are complete.

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