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Junior School Teacher

Employer North London Collegiate School Kobe Location Kobe, Japan Contract Type Fixed term contract Hours Full Time Contract Length 2 years in the first instance Salary Competitive

Posted 25th January 2026 Start Date 1st August 2026 Expires 13th February :59 PM Contract Type Fixed term contract Start Date 1st August 2026 Job ID

Start Date 1st August 2026


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Contract Length: 2 years in the first instance

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The Position

Due to the continued growth of the school, we are looking for an experienced primary class teacher to join us in August 2026.

Ideally you will have worked in a multilingual school, have experience of teaching the Read, Write, Inc phonics programme and have experience teaching the PYP.

If you do, you will find our Junior School a joy to work in, the students are able, well behaved and want to learn.

Our staff are experienced, supportive and committed to excellence. Whilst, NLCS looks after and promotes within so that you have a career in a leading international schools group.

Please read the brochure and HR information carefully and if you are interested then feel free to apply. We will ask you to submit a 10 minute video of your teaching as part of the interview process.

NLCS Kobe

NLCS Kobe currently serves students in Grades 1 to 6 (UK Grade 2 to 7), with plans to expand to Grades 7 and 8 as the school grows.

Located on Rokkō Island, the campus offers convenient access to the vibrant commercial centres of both Osaka and Kobe. NLCS Kobe provides a premium education for families in the Kansai region. A world-class Senior School campus is will open in 2028.

This architecturally stunning building, nestled in the Rokkō Mountains above Kobe, is designed to enhance students' educational experiences in a tranquil, natural setting while exemplifying sustainability and modern design.

The Ethos

The ethos of NLCS Kobe closely mirrors that of NLCS (UK), striving to recreate the spirit of the UK 'parent' school while respecting local culture and context.

The School's aim is to provide an ambitious academic education that inspires a lifelong love of learning, equipping students with the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence to flourish.

At North London Collegiate schools, academic success is achieved not through an emphasis on results alone, but by fostering an atmosphere of rigorous scholarship.

Students are encouraged to study beyond examination syllabuses, cultivating intellectual independence and a deep love of their subjects.

Pastoral well-being is paramount, and positive relationships are nurtured between students and staff, as well as among the students themselves.

International Schools

In 2011, NLCS opened its first international branch in

South Korea:

NLCS Jeju, a co-educational day and boarding school that offers the IB Diploma to all Sixth Form students and has achieved outstanding results since the first graduating cohort in 2014.

NLCS Jeju alumni continue to gain admission to prestigious universities worldwide, including in the UK, USA, Australia, and Asia.

In 2017, NLCS opened its second branch school, NLCS Dubai, in the UAE. This co-educational day school follows the IB Continuum, with students taking the IB Diploma in Grade 12.

In 2020, NLCS (Singapore) opened as the third branch school. Located in the heart of Singapore, it is a co-educational day school.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory background and police checks.

Terms and Conditions

A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate, including the following:

Competitive salary.
Initial two-year contract.
Accommodation (for oversea applicants)
Relocation allowance.
Annual return flights to home country (for overseas applicants)
Tuition fees for eligible children (aged UK Year 2 to UK Year 8).

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Safeguarding Statement

North London Collegiate school Kobe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment.

We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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