Teacher of Geography - August 2025 start

Reports to: Subject Leader of Geography

Responsibilities: Teaching Geography to Years 7 to 13, Form Tutor and contributing to the extracurricular programme

The Geography Department

The Geography department is known for its high academic standards and commitment to student success. The core principle of the department is to empower students by having them apply their learning through decision-making tasks, debates, enquiry, and other critical thinking activities. We value outdoor learning and encourage students to explore their local environment and beyond, deepening their understanding of Geography in Japan and globally. Educational technologies are fully integrated, with Google Classroom and digital portfolios delivering top-quality resources and learning approaches. We consistently achieve strong examination results, averaging 75% A*-A at IGCSE and 80% A*-A at A Level, with students frequently exceeding their CAT4 data and progressing to some of the world’s top universities. The KS3 curriculum is internally developed, preparing students for KS4 and KS5, where we currently offer Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Level. However, in 2025, we will transition to the IBDP for Years 12 and 13.

The role would suit an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for Geography, extensive subject knowledge to challenge all students, and experience with mixed-ability classes.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Teaching and Learning

• In liaison with, and under guidance from, the Subject Leader, plan and teach lessons and units of work at KS3,4 & 5
• Be an exemplary teacher, clearly demonstrating effective planning, teaching organisation, and demanding high standards of attainment and behaviour in all lessons
• Use evidence-informed strategies to plan and deliver lessons that promote progress and challenge for all students
• Guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• Give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage students to respond to the feedback.
• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• Monitor individual student achievement and respond accordingly
• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for adhering to the schools code of conduct
• Contribute to the relevant sections of the school’s evaluation and improvement documentation
• Attend and participate in regular meetings
• Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

Other roles

• Run, or assist in running, extra-curricular and service activities
• Deliver assigned Wednesday afternoon Explore sessions, Duke of Edinburgh or Life Skills
• Complete duties around the school in accordance with the weekly Duty Rota
• Attend, and take an active part in, residential curriculum trips as part of the BST Outdoors programme
• Be a Tutor as part of our House system.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to students’ achievements and well-being.
• Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect
• Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, in accordance with the schools provision
• Other reasonable requests made by the Head of the Secondary School and Senior Leadership Team.

How to Apply

Please see the full job description, and apply via our website directly via the following link: Teacher of Geography

Closing date for applications: November 4th 2024

The British School in Tokyo welcomes applications from suitably skilled applicants from all backgrounds.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check or International Child Protection Check, and provision of satisfactory background checks for at least the past 5 years.

Further information about the school is available on the School’s website www.bst.ac.jp