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Physical Education Teacher

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Position Title

Physical Education Teacher: G1-G5*
(Potential Early Years expansion)

Department
Primary
Reports To
Primary Head
Position Type
Full Time
Campus Location
Kiba Campus

Online Application

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Position Objective

UIA is seeking a qualified Physical Education (PE)  teacher who will support the needs of UIA students.

The role of the PE teacher is essentially to develop and maintain a successful physical education program which includes individual, team, skill and health based units. The aim is to build students’ strength, flexibility, and endurance, through engaging lessons as directed by the Cambridge curriculum.

The role may involve some coaching responsibilities as UIA is a member of the International Schools of Tokyo Athletics Association (ISTAA).  

Teach in a Cambridge-certified International School!

UIA International School of Tokyo (UIA) is one of the few Cambridge-certified international schools IN TOKYO with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Cambridge curriculum and assessments are designed to encourage students to develop and become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners.

UIA is a rapidly growing school with over 560 students and is welcoming dedicated and highly motivated Primary and Secondary School Teachers, who will engage and inspire UIA students.

At UIA, we aspire to create culturally sensitive, environmentally responsible, global citizens who are prepared to represent and are capable of becoming the leaders of tomorrow’s generation.

Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

  • Aligning classes to meet the requirements of the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) curriculum
  • Create and develop a comprehensive curriculum guide and framework based on the CAIE
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to students based on students’ needs & abilities
  • Practises effective classroom management
  • Assigns, corrects, and marks students’ work
  • Assesses, records, and reports students’ progress
  • Conducts homeroom duties (if applicable)
  • Participates actively in parent-teacher meetings
  • Collaborating with teachers and staff in organising schoolwide sports events
  • Capable with ICT management ie. online learning platforms, integration of educational technology in lessons, device use etc.
  • Fulfil additional school duties (bus duty, lunch monitor, recess, ECA etc.)

Classroom Management

  • Establish clear expectations for behaviour and learning.
  • Implement the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies consistently.
  • Support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students.
  • Foster an inclusive, safe, and caring classroom environment.
  • Communicate regularly with parents to build strong school–home partnerships.

Professional Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with teaching teams to plan units, improve practice, and ensure curriculum continuity.
  • Provide leadership for their assigned class and may guide teaching assistants in daily tasks. This guidance should be collaborative and respectful, fostering a positive team environment rather than a hierarchical dynamic.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and training workshops.
  • Support co-curricular and extracurricular activities that enrich student development.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education
  • Preferred experience working with the Cambridge curriculum
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience teaching in an international school’s environment

Personal Attributes

  • Demonstrates the Cambridge Learner Attributes in practice.
  • Collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented educator.
  • Strong intercultural awareness and empathy.
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Child Welfare

UIA International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The expectation is that all staff, volunteers, and contractors share this commitment. All staff undergo onsite training. Safe recruitment practice and reference checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Working Conditions

  • Working Hours: 08:15 to 16:30
  • Probation Period: 3 months

Application Process

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Copies of degrees and teaching certifications
  • Referee request:
  • 3 referees (email and phone)
  • Including your current head of school (or equivalent)
  • Minimum two direct conversation contacts
  • Background Check: current country (if applicable)
If you are interested in joining our UIA community, please send the above to recruitment@uia.jp.OR apply in the Online Application below.

Due to the volume of applications received, we will contact only selected applicants for an interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!