IB Physics and Chemistry Teacher
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Job title: IB Physics and Chemistry Teacher
Location: UWC-USA, Montezuma, USA
Working pattern: Full-timeDuration of contract: 10-month contract
Start date: 1 August 2026
Enquiries: hr@uwc-usa.org
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Founded in 1982, United World College-USA is one of 18 United World College (UWC) campuses worldwide and the only campus in the United States. The UWC movement seeks "to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future." As such, UWC-USA values and promotes all manners of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access as part of our fundamental mission to bring people together across differences in service of a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Our students are selected through national committees in more than 150 countries, and nearly 85% of our students are on scholarships, ensuring unparalleled national and socioeconomic diversity in our student body. With expeditionary, place-based, and experiential learning at the centre of our academic programme, and a strong residential curriculum in our multicultural boarding environment, UWC-USA encourages its students, faculty and staff to learn and grow in an open community dedicated to democratic processes as reflective of our country's location and traditions.
What do we want our education to prepare young people for?
UWC's mission began in response to the international tensions of the Cold War. Its mission to bring young people together before their prejudices are solidified, in service of peace and a sustainable future, is as important as ever. In the world our students know, the main obstacles to unity remain differences in identity that too often separate us from one another: nationality, culture, language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual identity. The main obstacles to peace and sustainability today are not entirely new either, but the globalising forces of our age have reshaped them. No matter where our students come from, they increasingly see these challenges up close in local, national or international settings:
- Economic, political, and social inequality between those at the centre and those on the margins of societies worldwide;
- Political polarisation rooted in ideology, grievance, and uneven democratic practice/ institutions;
- Climate change, ecosystem destruction, and biodiversity collapse resulting from destructive modes of production, consumption, and land use.
- Accelerated technological innovation that alters our relationships to information, work and one another.
Beginning in the 2025 academic year, the educational programme at UWC-USA will seek to prepare students for these four global challenges by taking students out of the classroom to meet with organisations and institutions in northern New Mexico on a bi-weekly basis. For learning to prepare young people for these challenges of the future, we are committed to ensuring that they graduate from UWC-USA with contextualised, real-world understandings of the complexities of the challenges ahead.
UWC-USA is looking for an experienced and committed IB Physics and Chemistry Teacher.
IB teachers contribute to the school’s mission across our full programme: they teach academic courses and assume related responsibilities; they sponsor co-curricular program activities; they lead learning expedition outings (and so much be able to drive a 15-passenger van); and they support residential life in formal and informal ways. Teachers fulfil their responsibilities in accordance with the UWC mission and values as well as the school’s strategic plan, foundational documents, IBDP authorisation, Independent Schools of the Southwest (ISAS) accreditation, and best practices in teaching and learning.
All teachers are employed on a 10-month agreement that runs from 1 August to 31 May and are paid over the course of 12 months. Their summer and winter holiday travel plans should not interfere with their professional obligations at the beginning of August, mid-December, early January, and late May.
Responsibilities
IB teaching
- Teachers carry 4 IB courses/1-4 class “preps” throughout the year.
- Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a 2-year scope and sequence, a syllabus, and unit planning documents that are accessible to the Dean of Teaching and Learning, Group Chair, and students for each course they teach.
Course content and assessment:
- Teachers are responsible for covering the required course content and assessing student performance based upon a standard set of requirements and criteria provided by the IB as laid out in the relevant IB Subject Guide(s). Teachers must include cross-curricular
connections and scaffold learning to assist with accessibility for all types of learners.
Expeditionary learning
- All teachers develop and lead four “learning expeditions” to locations in northern New Mexico in line with our commitment to place-based, expeditionary learning.
- HL teachers develop expeditions that animate and make relevant the IB curriculum, and SL teachers develop/lead
expeditions that are broadly educational. - Teachers are generally called on to drive one further expedition. As a result, willingness to drive a 15-passenger van is generally a requirement of the job.
Extended essays
- Teachers are expected to supervise Extended Essays (EE), research projects developed by students, which result in an essay of approximately 4,000 words.
- Teachers may be asked to supervise EEs in subjects that they do not teach if there are not any in their given subject.
Grades and reports
- Teachers compile grades and write a narrative report for each student in their classes at designated times of the year. Teachers track grades and attendance using Veracross, and use the school’s LMS as the learning platform.
References and recommendations
- Teachers write letters of recommendation to colleges and universities on behalf of their students, at the student’s request.
- Initiating strategic discussions and sharing thoughtful and innovative ideas with their co-workers for carrying out the UWC mission and completing day-to-day work assignments.
- Demonstrating a growth mindset by believing and acknowledging that intelligence, skills, learning and creativity can all grow with time and experience.
- In all interactions, upholding the UWC mission and values, and creating an environment that promotes and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
Advising
- Teachers serve as official advisors to a group of 7-8 students.
- Teachers sponsor activities that fulfil student requirements across our
- co-curricular programs. Sponsorship includes activity design and assessment against a standard set of learning outcomes. The Querencia program – comprised of Community Engagement and Wilderness & Outdoor Adventure – aims to build a sense of home in northern New Mexico; the Basecamp program builds a sense of integral sustainability for students on our campus.
- Southwest Studies and Project Week: Southwest Studies and Project Week are week-long educational expeditions that take place in the fall and spring, respectively. Teachers are expected to lead one expedition per year and participate in scheduled expeditionary preparations.
Residential life
- Teachers serve on dorm teams and informally contribute to the residential experience of students with their active presence on campus (e.g., sharing meals with students in the dining hall, attending student events periodically, etc.).
- Meetings/assemblies/special events: Teachers attend all-employee meetings, all-faculty meetings, IB teacher meetings, department meetings, and school forums. Teachers are also asked to attend a good balance of special events throughout the year.
Professional development
- All teachers participate in IB workshops specific to their discipline regularly to stay current on curricular developments. Teachers new to the IB are expected to
participate in a Category 1 workshop after they have been hired, at UWC USA’s expense, most likely through UWC-USA’s own summer IB workshops. Additionally, teachers are expected to participate in internal and external professional development related to their program responsibilities and the UWC-USA mission more broadly.
Leadership
- Actively participating and contributing to committee or task force assignments, providing leadership in campus-wide events or initiatives, strategic planning efforts, in the experiential education program, the dorms, dining hall and/or in physical plant initiatives.
- Initiating strategic discussions and sharing thoughtful and innovative ideas with their co-workers for carrying out the UWC mission and successfully completing day to day work assignments.
- Demonstrating a growth mindset by believing and acknowledging that intelligence, skills, learning and creativity can all grow with time and experience.
- In all interactions, upholding the UWC mission and values, and creating an environment that promotes and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
Skills and preferred experience
- Strong identification with the vision, mission, and values of UWC-USA and the ability to articulate and translate them in strategic and day-to-day implementation of programmes
- Proven experience as a dynamic, innovative, student-centred facilitator of learning
- Three or more years of teaching experience at the 15- to 19-year-old level
- Teaching experience in a multicultural setting
- IB Diploma Programme knowledge and experience, or experience in higher education in the relevant academic field
- Experience in a residential school
- Experience living outside your home country
- Knowledge of instructional strategies used in the enhancement of curricular programmes, ideally including place-based learning and expeditionary learning
- Commitment to learning and modelling constructive engagement of conflict among colleagues and students
- Commitment to learning and modelling personal, communal, and environmental sustainability
- Ability to use good judgment in establishing priorities, assessing and engaging difficult situations
- Exemplary discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the curriculum
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Master's degree in a field related to one of the subject taught
- Eligible to obtain a NM Driver's License, and must be insurable by the school's insurance carrier.
- Note: Broadly, we are able to support sponsorship for a J-1 visa, but this is not guaranteed.
Safeguarding and inclusivity
Those who work at UWC-USA understand that they are more than employees at a world-class institution: they are integral members of a campus community. Whether they teach, maintain the campus, or work in an office, each person recognises the crucial role they play in educating tomorrow’s transformational leaders.
UWC-USA is committed to equal employment and volunteer opportunities without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
Head of Pastoral
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Job title: Head of Pastoral
Location: UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan
Working pattern: Full-time
Enquiries: recruit@uwcisak.jp
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In the mountains above Tokyo, a bold and innovative boarding school exists to educate change-makers who will make their mark in the world. Grounded in the belief that their students will be catalysts for positive change, United World College ISAK Japan strives to educate transformative
future leaders who will use their leadership and entrepreneurial skills as a positive force to impact their communities and the planet.
The school seeks a visionary leader who believes passionately that educational approaches must evolve to adequately prepare and equip future generations to adapt, inspire, and lead. UWC ISAK Japan is Japan’s only full-boarding international high school and one of the newest members of the global network of UWC. To fulfil their mission, the school invests tremendous energy into exposing its students to social issues, allowing them space and time to explore their passions, and consistently encouraging them to venture to their learning edge.
UWC ISAK Japan is looking for an experienced and committed Head of Pastoral, reporting to the Head of School.
The Head of Pastoral (HoP) has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of pastoral policies and practices in UWC ISAK Japan. The HoP has broad operational and strategic responsibility for the pastoral management of the School and its development. The HoP is responsible for overall student wellbeing by being the direct line manager for the Director of Residential (DR) and Student Welfare Coordinator and the counselling and health teams, as well as directly leading the Safeguarding team and the Community Agreement (CA) system. As part of the School Leadership Team, the HoP will be involved in strategic decision-making within the school leadership on policy matters and their implementation.
Responsibilities
Strategic Development
- To develop and implement the School’s vision, aims, and objectives.
- To oversee the School’s pastoral strategy, in line with agreed educational priorities.
- To keep abreast of developments in education, in particular concerning student welfare.
School Leadership
- To be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, representing the interests of the pastoral life of the school.
- To work with members of the Senior Leadership Team and, where appropriate, senior colleagues to develop, refine and implement the School’s policies and procedures.
- To lead on all pastoral areas of the School’s development planning.
- To have line management responsibilities for the following staff: DRL, SW, Deputy DSLs;
- Counselling and Health departments and the Clubs and Activities Coordinator.
- To be an excellent role model in the role of a senior leader within the School.
- To take a leading responsibility in promoting the ethos of responsibility, self-efficacy, inclusivity, social responsibility and compassion within a warm and supportive environment.
- Create, set and manage the various budgets which come under the HoP responsibilities.
- The HoP will live on campus, but is not required to assume residential duty other than as admin on call.
- Thorough understanding of the pastoral-related policies and procedures, their maintenance and leading any review process
Safeguarding Leadership
- Leading the Safeguarding team to keep the Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures (and other related procedures) up-to-date and compliant with changing laws and norms; ensuring the implementation of such policies in school practice.
- Managing the work of the Deputy DSLs; training staff (and other relevant parties) and ensuring that relevant staff attend external training, as appropriate; monitoring safeguarding trends, with the support of relevant software; and liaising with external agencies, as required.
- Ensuring that the School’s procedures in relation to safeguarding are followed by all staff, working with the Head of Operations in relation to support staff.
- Coordinating the Students of Concern list and working with other colleagues (including the Advisors and School Counsellors) to ensure appropriate support for all students.
- Leads the Student Support group (Head of Learning, Director of Residential, Counsellors, nurses and ensures it remains action and solution focused. Update Head of School as needed.
- Ensuring that all student files are detailed, accurate and safely stored.
- Ensuring that the School fulfils its obligations under the Prevention strategy
Pastoral Leadership
- Leading on all pastoral matters across the School, and ensuring that the School remains an exemplar of best practice in relation to pastoral care, equality and inclusion.
- Understanding of the accreditation process as it affects the Pastoral area.
- Ensuring appropriate systems for monitoring pastoral matters, and sharing information as required across faculty and staff (with due regard to confidentiality).
- Ensure that the relevant Handbooks are kept up to date and followed (Pastoral, Health, Community)
Student Standards, Welfare and Discipline
- Follow up on safeguarding incidents in consultation with the Head of School.
- Having general oversight of school discipline, ensuring that good behaviour is promoted and acknowledged, and that any issues are dealt with promptly and fairly, in accordance with the Community Agreement and related School policies.
- Overseeing the implementation of school standards on a day-to-day basis, and recommending – with the Head of Learning– any changes to the school standards, as required.
- Overseeing the use of rewards and commitments to action, including management of Commitment to Action forms.
- Ensuring that students take pride in their appearance and in being members of the Schoo (particularly at formal and/or public events).
- In conjunction with the HOL, taking charge of any issues which might involve the Head’s decision to suspend or exclude.
Parent Education
- In consultation with the HoS, developing and implementing a programme of communication and education for parents (including through the Parent Association) to assist them in supporting their child.
Shared Areas of Responsibility
- As a member of the School Leadership Team:
- School Development Planning.
- Leadership/membership of working groups as directed by the Head.
- Support for School routines and events, including speaking at assemblies and parents’ evenings.
- Ensuring financial efficiency and value-for-money in all school activities related to this Job Description, and consistent with the fulfilment of the School’s broader strategic objectives.
- Be part of the interview team for new members of faculty and, as required, new members of the support staff (as directed by the Head of Operations).
- Attend school events where suitable (including concerts, plays, recitals, assemblies).
- Provide relevant contributions in support of the School’s Strategy with the Head of Learning:
- Contingency planning, planning for inspection and regulatory compliance.
- Attending major School events, including UWC Day, Celebration Days and full school assemblies.
- Take emergency on-call duty on a 4-week rotation with the Head, HOL and DR.
- With the Director of Residential Life:
- Oversee the appointment of the Residential Team.
- Overseeing the residential housing assignments for students and faculty.
- Ensure on-campus supervision of students during school breaks
- Ensuring the smooth organisation and integration of the advisory and Life Skills systems.
- Supporting the Residential Team and Advisors to maintain standards and excellence.
- With the Director of Admissions:
- Review school application questions to incorporate pastoral perspectives, with a particular focus on mental health.
- Include social and emotional counsellors in the admission process for early identification of potential concerns.
- With the Admissions Department and Registrar, ensure the production of the school list, and ensure that it is kept up-to-date and sensitive to the needs in particular, of gender non-conforming students.
- Contribute to the Admissions process, including all assessment days, Open Days, and taster days, Prospective Parent meetings, Onboarding and Orientation events.
- Support the work of the Admissions and Development & Alumni Relations offices, as required, including through attendance at relevant events.
Skills and preferred experience
- Bachelor's Degree; Master’s Preferred
- Teaching Certification
- 3+ years experience in a school leadership position
How to apply
Please submit the following documents to recruit@uwcisak.jp:
- A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
- A current and thorough résumé of no more than two pages;
- A one-page statement of educational philosophy and leadership practice;
- A list of three to five professional references with the name, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission).
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.
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.
IB Mathematics Teacher
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Job title: IB Mathematics 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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At UWC ISAK Japan, our students come from a wide range of educational, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. This diversity creates a vibrant and dynamic classroom environment, but also means that our teachers must take the time to know their students deeply, as learners and as individuals. Successful ISAK teachers build strong, trusting relationships that allow students to feel safe exploring new ways of thinking about Mathematics and about themselves as learners.
We are seeking a teacher who is creative, student-focused, and committed to inquiry-based, interactive approaches to teaching Mathematics. You will enjoy designing learning experiences that connect mathematical concepts to real-world contexts and student interests. You will be flexible and adaptive, ready to adjust your teaching to meet students where they are while maintaining high expectations for growth.
Within the Mathematics Department, we value curiosity, collaboration, and conceptual understanding over rote learning. Our goal is to nurture mathematical thinkers who are confident in applying their understanding to unfamiliar and authentic problems. We are also a collaborative department that values shared reflection and innovation. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about working with colleagues to co-develop curriculum, share strategies, and contribute to a culture of professional dialogue and experimentation.
In the Diploma Programme (DP), we aim to offer all four IB Mathematics courses depending on student interest and demand. Our Grade 10 Mathematics course is an in-house curriculum designed to prepare students for the DP while also supporting the development of leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in alignment with our Grade 10 Leadership Programme.
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 program — 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
UWC ISAK Japan is looking for an experienced and committed IB Mathematics 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.
ESS and Biology Teacher
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Job title: ESS and Biology 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 ESS and Biology 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.
IB Chemistry Teacher
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Job title: IB Chemistry Teacher
Location: UWC-USA, Montezuma, USA
Working pattern: Full-timeDuration of contract: 10-month contract
Start date: 1 August 2026
Enquiries: hr@uwc-usa.org
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Founded in 1982, United World College-USA is one of 18 United World College (UWC) campuses worldwide and the only campus in the United States. The UWC movement seeks "to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future." As such, UWC-USA values and promotes all manners of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access as part of our fundamental mission to bring people together across differences in service of a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Our students are selected through national committees in more than 150 countries, and nearly 85% of our students are on scholarships, ensuring unparalleled national and socioeconomic diversity in our student body. With expeditionary, place-based, and experiential learning at the centre of our academic programme, and a strong residential curriculum in our multicultural boarding environment, UWC-USA encourages its students, faculty and staff to learn and grow in an open community dedicated to democratic processes as reflective of our country's location and traditions.
What do we want our education to prepare young people for?
UWC's mission began in response to the international tensions of the Cold War. Its mission to bring young people together before their prejudices are solidified, in service of peace and a sustainable future, is as important as ever. In the world our students know, the main obstacles to unity remain differences in identity that too often separate us from one another: nationality, culture, language, religion, ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual identity. The main obstacles to peace and sustainability today are not entirely new either, but the globalising forces of our age have reshaped them. No matter where our students come from, they increasingly see these challenges up close in local, national or international settings:
- Economic, political, and social inequality between those at the centre and those on the margins of societies worldwide;
- Political polarisation rooted in ideology, grievance, and uneven democratic practice/ institutions;
- Climate change, ecosystem destruction, and biodiversity collapse resulting from destructive modes of production, consumption, and land use.
- Accelerated technological innovation that alters our relationships to information, work and one another.
Beginning in the 2025 academic year, the educational programme at UWC-USA will seek to prepare students for these four global challenges by taking students out of the classroom to meet with organisations and institutions in northern New Mexico on a bi-weekly basis. For learning to prepare young people for these challenges of the future, we are committed to ensuring that they graduate from UWC-USA with contextualised, real-world understandings of the complexities of the challenges ahead.
UWC-USA is looking for an experienced and committed IB Physics and Chemistry Teacher.
IB teachers contribute to the school’s mission across our full programme: they teach academic courses and assume related responsibilities; they sponsor co-curricular program activities; they lead learning expedition outings (and so much be able to drive a 15-passenger van); and they support residential life in formal and informal ways. Teachers fulfil their responsibilities in accordance with the UWC mission and values as well as the school’s strategic plan, foundational documents, IBDP authorisation, Independent Schools of the Southwest (ISAS) accreditation, and best practices in teaching and learning.
All teachers are employed on a 10-month agreement that runs from 1 August to 31 May and are paid over the course of 12 months. Their summer and winter holiday travel plans should not interfere with their professional obligations at the beginning of August, mid-December, early January, and late May.
Responsibilities
IB teaching
- Teachers carry 4 IB courses/1-4 class “preps” throughout the year.
- Teachers are responsible for creating and maintaining a 2-year scope and sequence, a syllabus, and unit planning documents that are accessible to the Dean of Teaching and Learning, Group Chair, and students for each course they teach.
Course content and assessment:
- Teachers are responsible for covering the required course content and assessing student performance based upon a standard set of requirements and criteria provided by the IB as laid out in the relevant IB Subject Guide(s). Teachers must include cross-curricular
connections and scaffold learning to assist with accessibility for all types of learners.
Expeditionary learning
- All teachers develop and lead four “learning expeditions” to locations in northern New Mexico in line with our commitment to place-based, expeditionary learning.
- HL teachers develop expeditions that animate and make relevant the IB curriculum, and SL teachers develop/lead
expeditions that are broadly educational. - Teachers are generally called on to drive one further expedition. As a result, willingness to drive a 15-passenger van is generally a requirement of the job.
Extended essays
- Teachers are expected to supervise Extended Essays (EE), research projects developed by students, which result in an essay of approximately 4,000 words.
- Teachers may be asked to supervise EEs in subjects that they do not teach if there are not any in their given subject.
Grades and reports
- Teachers compile grades and write a narrative report for each student in their classes at designated times of the year. Teachers track grades and attendance using Veracross, and use the school’s LMS as the learning platform.
References and recommendations
- Teachers write letters of recommendation to colleges and universities on behalf of their students, at the student’s request.
- Initiating strategic discussions and sharing thoughtful and innovative ideas with their co-workers for carrying out the UWC mission and completing day-to-day work assignments.
- Demonstrating a growth mindset by believing and acknowledging that intelligence, skills, learning and creativity can all grow with time and experience.
- In all interactions, upholding the UWC mission and values, and creating an environment that promotes and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
Advising
- Teachers serve as official advisors to a group of 7-8 students.
- Teachers sponsor activities that fulfil student requirements across our
- co-curricular programs. Sponsorship includes activity design and assessment against a standard set of learning outcomes. The Querencia program – comprised of Community Engagement and Wilderness & Outdoor Adventure – aims to build a sense of home in northern New Mexico; the Basecamp program builds a sense of integral sustainability for students on our campus.
- Southwest Studies and Project Week: Southwest Studies and Project Week are week-long educational expeditions that take place in the fall and spring, respectively. Teachers are expected to lead one expedition per year and participate in scheduled expeditionary preparations.
Residential life
- Teachers serve on dorm teams and informally contribute to the residential experience of students with their active presence on campus (e.g., sharing meals with students in the dining hall, attending student events periodically, etc.).
- Meetings/assemblies/special events: Teachers attend all-employee meetings, all-faculty meetings, IB teacher meetings, department meetings, and school forums. Teachers are also asked to attend a good balance of special events throughout the year.
Professional development
- All teachers participate in IB workshops specific to their discipline regularly to stay current on curricular developments. Teachers new to the IB are expected to
participate in a Category 1 workshop after they have been hired, at UWC USA’s expense, most likely through UWC-USA’s own summer IB workshops. Additionally, teachers are expected to participate in internal and external professional development related to their program responsibilities and the UWC-USA mission more broadly.
Leadership
- Actively participating and contributing to committee or task force assignments, providing leadership in campus-wide events or initiatives, strategic planning efforts, in the experiential education program, the dorms, dining hall and/or in physical plant initiatives.
- Initiating strategic discussions and sharing thoughtful and innovative ideas with their co-workers for carrying out the UWC mission and successfully completing day to day work assignments.
- Demonstrating a growth mindset by believing and acknowledging that intelligence, skills, learning and creativity can all grow with time and experience.
- In all interactions, upholding the UWC mission and values, and creating an environment that promotes and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
Skills and preferred experience
- Strong identification with the vision, mission, and values of UWC-USA and the ability to articulate and translate them in strategic and day-to-day implementation of programmes
- Proven experience as a dynamic, innovative, student-centred facilitator of learning
- Three or more years of teaching experience at the 15- to 19-year-old level
- Teaching experience in a multicultural setting
- IB Diploma Programme knowledge and experience, or experience in higher education in the relevant academic field
- Experience in a residential school
- Experience living outside your home country
- Knowledge of instructional strategies used in the enhancement of curricular programmes, ideally including place-based learning and expeditionary learning
- Commitment to learning and modelling constructive engagement of conflict among colleagues and students
- Commitment to learning and modelling personal, communal, and environmental sustainability
- Ability to use good judgment in establishing priorities, assessing and engaging difficult situations
- Exemplary discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the curriculum
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Master's degree in a field related to one of the subject taught
- Eligible to obtain a NM Driver's License, and must be insurable by the school's insurance carrier.
- Note: Broadly, we are able to support sponsorship for a J-1 visa, but this is not guaranteed.
Safeguarding and inclusivity
Those who work at UWC-USA understand that they are more than employees at a world-class institution: they are integral members of a campus community. Whether they teach, maintain the campus, or work in an office, each person recognises the crucial role they play in educating tomorrow’s transformational leaders.
UWC-USA is committed to equal employment and volunteer opportunities without regard to age, ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
Social Emotional Counsellor
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Job title: Social Emotional Counsellor
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’s counsellors provide a safe and healing space for students to be accepted and supported in challenges they may face. Challenges can range from academic stress, peer relationships, relocation, conflicts at home, or other psychological and emotional issues that may feel burdensome, even overwhelming. The counsellors work collaboratively with students to develop resources and skills that help them face these challenges in a healthy way. If students need additional resources not available within the school community, ISAK counsellors will refer to local and regional professionals, as well as communicate with relevant faculty/staff and the family of the student, to provide support for the student. The counsellors are key members of the student support team.
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 program — 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
UWC ISAK Japan is looking for an experienced and committed Social Emotional Counsellor.
Responsibilities
Communication
- Provide information about the counselling and wellbeing programme to parents, students and faculty
- Support relationships and communication between community members
Administration
- Support students in navigating their mental and emotional well-being
- Offer times to meet with students, where they can feel heard and supported in a non-judgmental setting
- Provide a space where students can de-stress in a guided/supported manner
- Coordinate adequate support for students with the faculty/staff and their families
- Refer students to other medical professionals when necessary
- Provide psychoeducational information and workshops for students, their families, and the faculty/staff
- Keep communication between students and counsellors confidential except in cases of danger to self and others
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
The counsellor will:
- Possess an understanding that health and wellness are at the core of a student’s academic and university application success, as well as their sense and ability to maintain a state of well-being
- Hold student-initiated meetings and meet with students referred by teachers, parents and administrators. Listen to student issues, ask clarifying questions and encourage students to guide a discussion of strategies that they might employ to address their issues
- Where necessary, organise sessions as needed with students to support them and follow up on their progress
- Where necessary, refer students to an external therapist or psychiatrist. Work with external professionals and parents to support students in treatment
- Work with Advisors and teachers to gather information about students’ emotional well-being and support systems, and require follow-up where necessary
- Support the adults in the school community with their own issues as needed
- Offer social-emotional programmes to students on relevant topics based on health and well-being
- Work with the Director of Residential and the Head of Pastoral to create programmes to be delivered through the Life Skills Programme.
- Attend weekly meetings of the Counselling Department
- Serve as a member of the Student Support Team and attend weekly meetings
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student information disclosed during sessions
- Keep accurate notes of counselling sessions in a timely manner
- Develop counselling policies and procedures with members of the counselling department
- Notify and work with administration when there is an indication or the belief that a student is in harm’s way or that the counselling department lacks the resources to adequately support a student. This may include assisting with the supervision of a student on 24-hour watch
- Notify and work with the Safeguarding Lead when the counsellor has information or believes that a student is in danger of harm or self-harm
- Attend multidisciplinary team meetings when needed and provide suggestions from a student and school counselling and well-being perspective
- Live on campus in a faculty apartment. There is the possibility of residential responsibility which you would be additionally remunerated for.
Successful traits:
- Commitment to being a team player and a contributing member of UWC ISAK Japan
- Positive attitude and enthusiastic about creating and contributing to a young school
- Ability to develop initiatives that take into account both the School’s long-term objectives and immediate needs
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment with people from around the world
- Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organisation
- Interest in taking on new challenges and exploring new possibilities, rather than simply continuing with what is already being done
- Ability to effectively deal with multiple priorities, functions and activities
- Flexibility: ability to adjust projects and priorities as needed
- Ability to identify needs and take action to address them
- Well-developed business ethics and the ability to maintain a high level of discretion
- Self-aware and motivated: engaged in continuous reflection and improvement
- Enthusiastic about attending school events and contributing to the community outside the counselling role
- This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.
Skills and preferred experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, or a related discipline, (Graduate degree preferred), along with a practitioner counselling qualification
- A teaching qualification is highly desired
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with young people aged 15-18 years – experience working in an International School environment and/or residential setting is preferred
- Business-level English is a must. Bilingual abilities are desirable, although not essential (Japanese is an advantage)
- Strong written, verbal and organisational skills, with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Due to the location of our school, a Japanese or international driver’s permit (IDP) is a must
How to apply
Please submit the following documents to recruit@uwcisak.jp:
- Cover Letter
- CV
- 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.
Digital Systems Manager
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Job title: Digital Systems ManagerDepartment: External Relations Responsible to: Head of External RelationsResponsible for: Digital Marketing OfficerLocation: London (UK) - hybrid workingSalary: £46,800 gross per annumWorking pattern: Full time, 38.5 hours per weekDuration of contract: Permanent Start date: As soon as possible
Help us shape the digital future of our global education charity.
Join our international team as Digital Systems Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping the digital infrastructure that supports education across our global movement. This is an exciting time to join UWC International as we prepare to procure a new CRM and focus on digital transformation to improve efficiency, data quality and ways of working.
As the organisation has grown, our digital systems and tools have developed organically. We are now seeking a dedicated individual to take ownership of our digital systems, tools and IT landscape. This is a new, full-time role requiring a strong understanding of system integrations and APIs, experience managing and developing business systems, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. You will help ensure we have an effective, well-integrated digital ecosystem with systems that are fit for purpose, fully utilised and data-compliant.
You will work closely with colleagues across our London and Berlin offices, while also ensuring our digital tools effectively support our global volunteer network (National committees) and prospective students across more than 150 countries and territories. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in business systems or application development — particularly CRMs — and the ability to bring clarity, structure and optimisation to a complex digital environment.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:UWC International London and Berlin
- Hybrid working- we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours- our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance– we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth- up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities– we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
- In-person meetings- Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams.
UWC International London
- Income Protection & well-being support- We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks- with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme- UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages) on the below link:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are interested, submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered. Deadline for application: 11.59 AM (UK time) on Sunday, 25 January 2026.Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews on Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January (remote)
- Second round interviews onThursday 5 & Friday 6 February (remote or in person)
For further information on this opportunity, please contact us at vacancies@uwcio.uwc.org to connect you with the recruiting manager.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds, such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire to best serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
Head of Pastoral
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Job title: Head of Pastoral
Location: UWC ISAK Japan, Karuizawa, Japan
Working pattern: Full-time
Enquiries: recruit@uwcisak.jp
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In the mountains above Tokyo, a bold and innovative boarding school exists to educate change-makers who will make their mark in the world. Grounded in the belief that their students will be catalysts for positive change, United World College ISAK Japan strives to educate transformative
future leaders who will use their leadership and entrepreneurial skills as a positive force to impact their communities and the planet.
The school seeks a visionary leader who believes passionately that educational approaches must evolve to adequately prepare and equip future generations to adapt, inspire, and lead. UWC ISAK Japan is Japan’s only full-boarding international high school and one of the newest members of the global network of UWC. To fulfil their mission, the school invests tremendous energy into exposing its students to social issues, allowing them space and time to explore their passions, and consistently encouraging them to venture to their learning edge.
UWC ISAK Japan is looking for an experienced and committed Head of Pastoral, reporting to the Head of School.
The Head of Pastoral (HoP) has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of pastoral policies and practices in UWC ISAK Japan. The HoP has broad operational and strategic responsibility for the pastoral management of the School and its development. The HoP is responsible for overall student wellbeing by being the direct line manager for the Director of Residential (DR) and Student Welfare Coordinator and the counselling and health teams, as well as directly leading the Safeguarding team and the Community Agreement (CA) system. As part of the School Leadership Team, the HoP will be involved in strategic decision-making within the school leadership on policy matters and their implementation.
Responsibilities
Strategic Development
- To develop and implement the School’s vision, aims, and objectives.
- To oversee the School’s pastoral strategy, in line with agreed educational priorities.
- To keep abreast of developments in education, in particular concerning student welfare.
School Leadership
- To be a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, representing the interests of the pastoral life of the school.
- To work with members of the Senior Leadership Team and, where appropriate, senior colleagues to develop, refine and implement the School’s policies and procedures.
- To lead on all pastoral areas of the School’s development planning.
- To have line management responsibilities for the following staff: DRL, SW, Deputy DSLs;
- Counselling and Health departments and the Clubs and Activities Coordinator.
- To be an excellent role model in the role of a senior leader within the School.
- To take a leading responsibility in promoting the ethos of responsibility, self-efficacy, inclusivity, social responsibility and compassion within a warm and supportive environment.
- Create, set and manage the various budgets which come under the HoP responsibilities.
- The HoP will live on campus, but is not required to assume residential duty other than as admin on call.
- Thorough understanding of the pastoral-related policies and procedures, their maintenance and leading any review process
Safeguarding Leadership
- Leading the Safeguarding team to keep the Safeguarding and Child Protection Procedures (and other related procedures) up-to-date and compliant with changing laws and norms; ensuring the implementation of such policies in school practice.
- Managing the work of the Deputy DSLs; training staff (and other relevant parties) and ensuring that relevant staff attend external training, as appropriate; monitoring safeguarding trends, with the support of relevant software; and liaising with external agencies, as required.
- Ensuring that the School’s procedures in relation to safeguarding are followed by all staff, working with the Head of Operations in relation to support staff.
- Coordinating the Students of Concern list and working with other colleagues (including the Advisors and School Counsellors) to ensure appropriate support for all students.
- Leads the Student Support group (Head of Learning, Director of Residential, Counsellors, nurses and ensures it remains action and solution focused. Update Head of School as needed.
- Ensuring that all student files are detailed, accurate and safely stored.
- Ensuring that the School fulfils its obligations under the Prevention strategy
Pastoral Leadership
- Leading on all pastoral matters across the School, and ensuring that the School remains an exemplar of best practice in relation to pastoral care, equality and inclusion.
- Understanding of the accreditation process as it affects the Pastoral area.
- Ensuring appropriate systems for monitoring pastoral matters, and sharing information as required across faculty and staff (with due regard to confidentiality).
- Ensure that the relevant Handbooks are kept up to date and followed (Pastoral, Health, Community)
Student Standards, Welfare and Discipline
- Follow up on safeguarding incidents in consultation with the Head of School.
- Having general oversight of school discipline, ensuring that good behaviour is promoted and acknowledged, and that any issues are dealt with promptly and fairly, in accordance with the Community Agreement and related School policies.
- Overseeing the implementation of school standards on a day-to-day basis, and recommending – with the Head of Learning– any changes to the school standards, as required.
- Overseeing the use of rewards and commitments to action, including management of Commitment to Action forms.
- Ensuring that students take pride in their appearance and in being members of the Schoo (particularly at formal and/or public events).
- In conjunction with the HOL, taking charge of any issues which might involve the Head’s decision to suspend or exclude.
Parent Education
- In consultation with the HoS, developing and implementing a programme of communication and education for parents (including through the Parent Association) to assist them in supporting their child.
Shared Areas of Responsibility
- As a member of the School Leadership Team:
- School Development Planning.
- Leadership/membership of working groups as directed by the Head.
- Support for School routines and events, including speaking at assemblies and parents’ evenings.
- Ensuring financial efficiency and value-for-money in all school activities related to this Job Description, and consistent with the fulfilment of the School’s broader strategic objectives.
- Be part of the interview team for new members of faculty and, as required, new members of the support staff (as directed by the Head of Operations).
- Attend school events where suitable (including concerts, plays, recitals, assemblies).
- Provide relevant contributions in support of the School’s Strategy with the Head of Learning:
- Contingency planning, planning for inspection and regulatory compliance.
- Attending major School events, including UWC Day, Celebration Days and full school assemblies.
- Take emergency on-call duty on a 4-week rotation with the Head, HOL and DR.
- With the Director of Residential Life:
- Oversee the appointment of the Residential Team.
- Overseeing the residential housing assignments for students and faculty.
- Ensure on-campus supervision of students during school breaks
- Ensuring the smooth organisation and integration of the advisory and Life Skills systems.
- Supporting the Residential Team and Advisors to maintain standards and excellence.
- With the Director of Admissions:
- Review school application questions to incorporate pastoral perspectives, with a particular focus on mental health.
- Include social and emotional counsellors in the admission process for early identification of potential concerns.
- With the Admissions Department and Registrar, ensure the production of the school list, and ensure that it is kept up-to-date and sensitive to the needs in particular, of gender non-conforming students.
- Contribute to the Admissions process, including all assessment days, Open Days, and taster days, Prospective Parent meetings, Onboarding and Orientation events.
- Support the work of the Admissions and Development & Alumni Relations offices, as required, including through attendance at relevant events.
Skills and preferred experience
- Bachelor's Degree; Master’s Preferred
- Teaching Certification
- 3+ years experience in a school leadership position
How to apply
Please submit the following documents to recruit@uwcisak.jp:
- A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;
- A current and thorough résumé of no more than two pages;
- A one-page statement of educational philosophy and leadership practice;
- A list of three to five professional references with the name, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission).
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.