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IB Chemistry Teacher
THE UNITED WORLD COLLEGES (INTERNATIONAL)
UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan
Full-time

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IB Chemistry Teacher

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Job title: IB Chemistry Teacher

Location: UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan

Working pattern: Full-timeDuration of contract: 1 August 2026 – 31 July 2028

Enquiries: recruit@uwcisak.jp

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UWC ISAK Japan seeks educators who are catalysts for positive change and who are inspired by the UWC mission of peace and a sustainable future. Our approach combines rigorous academics, experiential learning, and leadership development, all within a vibrant and diverse residential community that fosters personal excellence and collective growth.

At UWC ISAK Japan, every member of faculty and staff serves as a mentor and role model, both in and beyond the classroom. We are looking for teachers who are deeply collaborative and eager to engage across our holistic learning programme — Academics, Leadership, Pastoral Care, Activities, Community Service, Outdoor Education, and Residential Life.

We value educators who embrace a growth mindset, invest in their professional learning, and actively contribute to the development of colleagues and students alike.

UWC ISAK Japan is looking for an experienced and committed IB Chemistry Teacher.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with department colleagues to design and deliver a student-centred curriculum
  • Inspire students to see how learning connects to real-world applications and positive change
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of departmental and whole-school programmes
  • Participate fully in the life of the school, including mentoring, leadership, and community engagement

Mentoring & Co-Curricular Involvement

  • Faculty are expected to play an active role in student life, including some or all of the following:
  • Advisory or mentorship roles
  • Coaching or supervising activities or sports
  • Leading or supporting cultural, service, or outdoor programmes
  • Contributing to residential life (residential duty may be an additional contractual offer)

The ideal candidate will be:

  • Resonate with the UWC ISAK Leadership Model
  • Enthusiastic about learning and applying our coaching model to support student agency
  • Positive, flexible, and pragmatic in a dynamic, evolving environment
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary, and self-motivated
  • Enjoys the richness and unpredictability of residential school life

Skills and preferred experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in the advertised subject
  • Valid teaching credential for Grades 10–12 in the subject area
  • Minimum 2 years of teaching experience preferred
  • Experience teaching the IB Diploma Programme preferred
  • Interest in or experience teaching Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
  • Residential experience is highly valued
  • Valid driver’s license

How to apply

Please submit the following documents to recruit@uwcisak.jp:

  • Cover Letter
  • CV
  • Copy of teaching credentials
  • If you are selected for an interview, we will ask you to submit the following: diploma related to the subject to be taught (with relevant transcript), diploma from highest degree earned (with relevant transcript).
  • Note: Successful candidates will need to complete a criminal background check (arranged and paid for by the school) before the final employment contract is issued.

Safeguarding and inclusivity

All employees must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out their duties, a teacher becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report those concerns to the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or DDSL (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) immediately.