Teacher

Teaching Positions AvailableWe are recruiting talented, dedicated classroom teachers across a range of subject areas and year groups as we build our founding team. All positions are based at our Tokyo campus in Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, with a start date of Autumn 2027.Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)We are seeking an experienced EYFS practitioner with a thorough understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework. You will create a language-rich learning environment that nurtures curiosity and confidence in our youngest pupils. Many of them will be entering an English-medium setting for the first time, and you will work closely with a bilingual Teaching Assistant to support that transition.Primary Class Teachers, Years 1 to 4We are seeking class teachers for Years 1 to 4 who are skilled in delivering the British National Curriculum. You will be responsible for the academic and pastoral progress of your class, delivering well-planned lessons and building strong working relationships with pupils and families. In a small founding school, you will also contribute to wider school life: assemblies, enrichment, events and the daily culture of the school.Literacy & EnglishA specialist or lead teacher for Literacy with experience supporting reading development, writing fluency and oracy across primary age groups. Experience with multilingual learners and EAL provision would be particularly valuable given our expected pupil demographic.Mathematics & NumeracyA confident teacher of mathematics with the ability to make abstract concepts accessible and engaging for young learners. Experience with mastery approaches or Singapore-style maths would be an advantage.Science & TechnologyA teacher with a commitment to inquiry-based science and an interest in age-appropriate digital literacy. Epsom College Tokyo intends to embed responsible technology use across the curriculum.Arts, Music & Creative LearningA creative practitioner who can lead across the visual and performing arts. We value a broad enrichment programme and expect teachers in this area to contribute substantially to co-curricular life.Physical Education & WellbeingA PE teacher with experience promoting physical literacy, teamwork and healthy lifestyles among primary-age children. This is a city-centre school without extensive grounds, so creative approaches to PE provision will be important. You will also support the school's pastoral and wellbeing work.Additional posts, including SEN/SENCO and EAL support, may be available. We welcome expressions of interest from experienced candidates across all areas of primary education.Essential Qualities and ExperienceA recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent) and degree-level education.Experience supporting multilingual learners or EAL pupils.Classroom experience in a primary or EYFS setting.Strong subject knowledge and the ability to plan and deliver effective lessons.A commitment to safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and inclusive practice.The ability to build professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.Confidence working in or adapting to an international school setting.Willingness to contribute beyond your classroom during a founding phase.Desirable ExperienceExperience in an international or British curriculum school outside the UK.Familiarity with COBIS accreditation standards.Experience contributing to admissions or community engagement.A postgraduate qualification in education or a relevant specialism.A CELTA qualification.Personal AttributesProfessional integrity, sound judgement, and a collaborative spiritResilience, flexibility, and an adaptable approach to new contextsCultural sensitivity and genuine openness to living and working in JapanWarmth, humour, and an ability to build a strong sense of communityA reflective, growth-oriented approach to professional developmentCommitment to continuous improvement and high professional standardsSafeguardingEpsom College Tokyo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including criminal record checks in relevant jurisdictions, in line with international safer recruitment standards.Epsom College Tokyo is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.