Whole School Head of Inclusion

OYIS highly values the safety and wellbeing of our students. All employees are expected to take Child Protection training as provided by the school. Background checks are also conducted on all adult employees and volunteers of the school.

Welcome to Osaka YMCA International School (OYIS)! Located in central Osaka, OYIS is a non-profit day school offering the IB PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme. With 340 students from 34 countries, we foster a warm, inclusive community built on family, empathy, and learning. Accredited by WASC and a member of EARCOS, we deliver a world-class IB education while prioritizing individual needs.

Head of Inclusion

(Tentative)

Qualifications and Experience (Minimum):

• Bachelor’s Degree in teaching with a specialisation in special education; or Bachelor’s Degree with a Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma in special education
• Knowledge of current educational theories and practices in inclusion approaches, child development and pedagogy
• 5+ years experience in a learning support role in a nationally or internationally-accredited school
• 4+ years experience in an IB school setting

General Competencies:

• Native level English
• Efficient level of IT literacy (experience in using GSuite for Education)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Ability to deal with issues of a highly confidential and sensitive nature
• Ability to administer diagnostic tests
• Ability to help create a safe space and environment within OYIS’ leadership teams

Leading and Managing Inclusion

• Lead and manage the Inclusion, English as an Additional Language, and Counselling teams, ensuring their effectiveness in supporting students
• Identify, coordinate, and monitor the support needs of students across the school, allocating resources in a fair and equitable way (including staff and timetables)
• Collaborate with the Whole School Vice Principal and Curriculum Coordinators, to empower teachers and support staff to deliver high-quality planning, instruction, and assessment for all learners
• Organise and coordinate the work of outside agents
• Regularly review learning needs with teachers and parents
• Provide pedagogical support for teachers
• Liaise with the Whole School Vice Principal and Curriculum Coordinators to maintain and develop whole school  initiatives for Inclusion
• Provide access to opportunities for professional learning for teaching staff
• Maintain student files and notes on learning needs, and relevant database
• Keep Principals fully informed about all matters related to learning and wellbeing needs across the school
• Ensure support aligns with IB philosophy and programme updates

Leading Safeguarding

• Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead for safeguarding matters, keeping the Safeguarding Team fully informed of any reported concerns
• Promote and support safeguarding practices within the school community
• Ensure safeguarding practices are relevant, up-to-date, and tracked
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of student safeguarding data
• Attend Safeguarding Team meetings, supervision sessions and parent meetings as needed

Supporting Admissions

• Support the Admissions Officer with the admissions process
• Interview and assess prospective children, advising the Principals on appropriate placement
• Ensure relevant support plans are in place within the first weeks of school for relevant students.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until January 13, 2025.