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Primary Homeroom Teacher

Join our diverse, passionate team dedicated to shaping future-ready learners. Experience a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Position Title

Primary Homeroom Teacher: G1 - G5

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

Online Application

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Position Objective

The Primary Homeroom Teacher creates an inclusive, inquiry-based classroom that develops the Cambridge Learner Attributes—confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners. They teach Cambridge subjects at the appropriate grade level and deliver differentiated lessons that support academic, social, and emotional growth, working closely with families and colleagues to foster curiosity, collaboration, and resilience in students.

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

  • Plan and deliver well-structured, student-centered lessons that meet Cambridge curriculum.
  • Use a variety of teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Incorporate inquiry-based, project-based, or experiential learning where appropriate.
  • Maintain a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and engagement.
  • Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners.

Assessment and Reporting

  • Design and administer formative and summative assessments in line with school guidelines.
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student growth.
  • Prepare accurate report cards and attend parent-teacher conferences.

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.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, professional development sessions, and training workshops.
  • Support co-curricular and extracurricular activities that enrich student development.
School Organisation
  • Perform student supervision duties as requested 
  • Be available for experiential learning (eg Excursions, Week Without Walls, Sports Day)  
  • Actively participate in school events (This may include but not restricted House Activities, Extra Curricular Activities, Meet the Teachers night, Parent Teacher Conferences, Graduation)

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education
  • Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed., M.Ed., or equivalent)
  • Strong command of English (spoken and written).

Preferred:

  • Minimum [2–3] years of full-time teaching experience.
  • Experience teaching in an international or Cambridge school setting.
  • Familiarity with the Cambridge curriculum.
  • Competence in educational technology and digital learning tools.
  • Experience with student-centered, inquiry-based pedagogy.

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.

Terms of Employment

  • Working Hours: 08:15 to 16:30
  • Probation Period: 3 months
  • Referee request: 3 referees (including direct conversation)
  • Background Check: current country (if applicable)

 

Benefits:

  • VISA application by school
  • Health Insurance (70%) as per national requirement
  • Commutation allowance (travel) up to ¥35000
  • Professional Development funding
  • 10 days leave plus approximately 30 days holiday
  • Onboarding support

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!