Employer:
Salesian International School
Location:
Job Location
Japan
Middle School Science/Physics Teacher – January or April 2026 Start – Australian Curriculum (WACE)
Salesian International School is a leading private educational institution based in Tokyo, 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.
We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Physics teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year, with a flexible start date of January or April 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Physics ATAR course to Years 11-12 students who are bilingual or native speakers of English. Additional responsibilities may include teaching Integrated Science to Middle School students (Years 7-9).
Primary Teaching Responsibilities
Years 11-12 WACE Physics ATAR Course:
Year 11: Unit 1 (Motion, forces and energy), Unit 2 (Waves, nuclear and electrical physics)
Year 12: Unit 3 (Gravity and relativity), Unit 4 (Electromagnetism and modern physics)
Preparing students for WACE external examinations
Integrating the three curriculum strands: Science Inquiry Skills, Science as a Human Endeavour, and Science Understanding
Potential Additional Responsibilities:
Teaching Integrated Science to Middle School students (Years 7-9)
Homeroom duties and pastoral care responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Planning and implementing physics lessons targeting specific concepts, models, and theories
Conducting extensive laboratory work and practical investigations to develop Science Inquiry Skills
Managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in scientific learning
Providing individual support and feedback for students at varying levels of physics understanding
Teaching PBL (Problem- and Project-Based Learning) style lessons
Facilitating hands-on investigations using scientific equipment safely and effectively
Developing students’ mathematical and analytical skills within physics contexts
Preparing comprehensive assessment tasks including science inquiry portfolios, tests, and examinations
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Education, or related field
- Teaching License
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching physics at the high school level
- Excellent understanding of mathematical applications in physics contexts
- Experience with laboratory equipment and practical investigation design
- Strong knowledge of Science Inquiry Skills methodology
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote scientific thinking and problem-solving
- Proficient in technology use for instruction purposes, including data analysis software and simulation tools
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate degree in Physics or Physics Education
- Experience with the Australian curriculum system (WACE)
- Strong knowledge of the WACE Physics curriculum and assessment requirements
- Experience with external examination preparation (WACE or similar systems)
- Competency in teaching advanced physics concepts including relativity, quantum theory, and electromagnetism
- Experience teaching international or ESL students
- Familiarity with contemporary physics research and applications
- Experience teaching integrated science at the middle school level
- Knowledge of safety protocols for physics laboratories
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:
- Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine passion for philosophical inquiry and helping students develop critical thinking skills and moral reasoning
- 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
- Facilitative Leadership: Ability to guide philosophical discussions while allowing student voices and questions to drive inquiry, creating an inclusive Community of Inquiry environment
- 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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