NLCS Kobe – Head of Mathematics & Science (Junior School)
Effective start date: August 2025
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before any deadline dates if a suitable candidate is found.
Proposed interview dates: w/b 20th January 2025
Closing date for Applications: Friday 10th January 2025
The Position
NLCS Kobe is seeking a dynamic, highly qualified, and experienced teacher to lead the development and delivery of an exceptional Maths and Science curriculum aligned with the PYP framework, to students in grades 1-6 .
This dual-role also includes responsibilities as a Class Teacher, requiring expertise in nurturing young learners in a classroom setting teaching a full primary curriculum. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the junior school maths and science curriculum with a culture of academic rigour, as part of our founding team at this pioneering stage for NLCS Kobe. As the school grows, this role will be focussed more heavily on the teaching of science and maths and less on the broader primary curriculum. We are looking for someone who can challenge and excite our primary students in the delivery of mathematics to ensure that they make excellent progress.
NLCS Kobe
NLCS Kobe will initially serve students in Grades 1 to 6, 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. In partnership with The Hakko Group, NLCS Kobe will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, providing premium education for families in the Kansai region. A world-class Senior School campus is set to 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 will closely mirror 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.
The Curriculum
The curriculum at NLCS Kobe will reflect the academic rigor and aspirations of NLCS (UK), with schemes of work broadly aligned to those of the UK school. This will be complemented by an extensive co-curricular program, offering sports, music, drama, and other activities to enrich students’ education and develop their talents and confidence.
NLCS (UK)
North London Collegiate School (UK) was founded in 1850 by Frances Mary Buss, with a mission to offer academically ambitious education to girls comparable to that available to their brothers. For over 160 years, the School has been a pioneer in women’s education and remains one of the UK’s highest-achieving schools. Exam results consistently place NLCS (UK) at the top of league tables, and the School regularly excels in Oxbridge admissions.
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. Full details are available in the School's Recruitment, Selection & Disclosure Policy and Procedure and the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Terms and Conditions
A competitive package will be offered to the successful candidate, including the following:
Competitive salary
Initial two-year contract
Accommodation
Relocation allowance
Annual return flights to home country
Local health insurance
Tuition fees for eligible children
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.