Philosophy Teacher, Upper School: Australian Curriculum (WACE) January '26 Start

Philosophy Teacher Upper School – Australian Curriculum (WACE) – January 2026 Start

Salesian International School is a leading private educational institution based in Japan, dual-accredited by the Japanese government and SCASA in Western Australia, offering an international curriculum to students from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and preparing them for success in their future endeavors.

Position: Philosophy Teacher Upper School – Australian Curriculum (WACE) – 2026 School Year

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Philosophy teacher to join our team for the January 2026 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching our required Year 10 Introduction to Philosophy course and the two-year WACE Philosophy and Ethics elective course (Years 11-12) for students who are bilingual or native speakers of English.

Responsibilities

The primary teaching responsibilities include:

– Year 10 Introduction to Philosophy (Required Course): Teaching fundamental philosophical tools and methodologies that foster critical thinking and rational inquiry, with emphasis on Socratic methodology and dialogue

– Years 11-12 WACE Philosophy and Ethics (Elective): Delivering the Western Australian Certificate of Education Philosophy and Ethics ATAR course across four units:

  – Year 11: Unit 1 (Reason and persons), Unit 2 (Reason and culture)

  – Year 12: Unit 3 (Reason and society), Unit 4 (Reason and meaning)

– Planning and implementing lessons targeting specific philosophical concepts and critical reasoning skills
– Managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in philosophical inquiry

– Providing individual support and feedback for students

– Teaching PBL (Problem- and Project-Based Learning) style lessons

– Facilitating philosophical Communities of Inquiry using Socratic dialogue methodology

– Preparing students for WACE external examinations

Additional responsibilities may include:

– Teaching English Language Arts/EAL or STEAM/Research classes as needed

– Homeroom duties and pastoral care responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications
– Bachelor’s degree or higher in Philosophy, Education, or related field

– Teaching License

– Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching Philosophy at the high school level

– Familiarity with Socratic methodology and Community of Inquiry approaches
– Experience with critical reasoning instruction and argument analysis

– Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

– Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote philosophical thinking and ethical reasoning

– Proficient in technology use for instruction purposes

– Experience facilitating respectful dialogue and debate on sensitive topics

Preferred Qualifications

– Strong knowledge of the WACE Philosophy and Ethics curriculum and assessment requirements
– Experience with the Australian curriculum system (WACE)

– Background in logic, critical thinking, or ethics instruction

– Experience teaching international or ESL students

– Familiarity with contemporary philosophical issues and their applications

Values and Attitudes

At Salesian International School, we value educators who demonstrate passion, dedication, integrity, respectfulness towards others as well as being open-minded individuals who embrace diversity. For this position, we particularly seek candidates who demonstrate:

1. Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine passion for philosophical inquiry and helping students develop critical thinking skills and moral reasoning

2. Cultural Sensitivity: As an international school, we celebrate diversity and expect our teachers to be culturally sensitive towards all students regardless of their background, particularly when discussing philosophical and ethical topics across different cultural traditions

3. Facilitative Leadership: Ability to guide philosophical discussions while allowing student voices and questions to drive inquiry, creating an inclusive Community of Inquiry environment

4. Reflective Practice: Commitment to ongoing philosophical and pedagogical development, modeling the kind of reflective thinking we want students to develop

If you meet these qualifications and share our values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape young minds and foster philosophical thinking in an international educational environment!

Salesian International School

Job Location
Japan

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