Music Teacher
- Date March 17, 2025
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 Early Years 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 570 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.
Position Title | Music Teacher
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Function/Department | Teaching Staff/Lower Secondary |
Reports To | Lower Secondary Head |
Position Type | Full Time |
Position Status | UIA International School of Tokyo (UIA) is a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) centre in Tokyo. |
🟦Position Objective
UIA is seeking a qualified MUSIC teacher who will support the needs of UIA students.
The role of the music teacher is essentially to develop and maintain a successful music education program which includes knowledge, appreciation, curriculum development and performance. The aim is to build students’ musical competence through engaging lessons as guided by the Cambridge curriculum.
The role may involve some performance responsibilities as part of the UIA community.
🟦Responsibilities
- Aligning classes to meet the requirements of the Cambridge curriculum
- 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 school wide events
- Capable with ICT management ie. online learning platforms, integration of educational technology in lessons, device use etc.
- Fulfill additional school duties (bus duty, lunch monitor, recess, ECA etc.)
🟦Working Environment
- 8:15-16:30 (Full time)
Salary – Negotiable based on qualifications, experience, and education.
Staff will be supported by subject appropriate professional development.
- Monday to Friday
- National Holidays
- 3-week Summer vacation
- 3-week Winter vacation
- 10-day Annual paid holiday
🟦Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in music education from a recognized, accredited university
- Preferred experience working with the Cambridge curriculum
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience teaching in an international school’s environment
🟦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. Safe recruitment practice and reference checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
🟦Benefits
- VISA sponsorship (if applicable)
- Health insurance
- Social insurance
- Employment insurance
- Pension
- Paid vacation
- Transportation allowance (up to 35,000 yen per month)
🟦Terms of Employment
- Probation Period: 3 months
- Referee request: 3 referees (including direct conversation)
- Background Check: current country (if applicable)
🟦Recruitment process
If you are interested in joining our UIA community, please send us your cover letter and resume by completing the form below or via email at recruitment@uia.jp.
Due to the volume of applications received, we will contact only selected applicants for an interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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