Prep Phase Leader
Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Start Date: August 2025
Region: Far East and South East Asia
Curriculum: UK
The School
Teachanywhere is delighted to be working in partnership once again with Harrow schools. Applications made via Teachanywhere have the added benefit of being prioritised by Harrow leadership staff who recognise our important first stage application reviews.
Having opened to much fanfare in Northern Japan in 2022, Harrow Appi is part of a family of UK curriculum schools and combines over 400 years of educational excellence with a modern approach and first-rate facilities. They build on the successes of their partner schools in England, Thailand and China and provide a full and well-rounded approach to education, which not only prioritises academic achievement but also helps to bring out the best in each pupil.
Harrow Appi will represent a benchmark for international education in the region, offering a one-of-a-kind learning experience in East Asia: high academic outcomes, close personal tutoring in a full boarding school, values based holistic education and access to the great outdoors. Surrounded by nature, high achieving students will excel both academically and physically.
Location Overview
Set amongst the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Harrow International's first school in Japan is unique in Asia - a place where world-class education combines with stunning Japanese nature. Situated in the stunning environment of Appi Kogen, the school benefits from direct access to nature: pollution-free air, star filled nights, and a clean healthy environment. The biggest ski resort in Japan, a 36-hole golf course, and 18 tennis courts are all readily available for student/staff access.
Role and Requirements
PURPOSE OF JOB:
- To have oversight of cohort progress in all areas - academic, pastoral, and wellbeing.
- To coordinate data led interventions and mentoring
- To support in the leading of high expectations across the day-school and the systems in place to up-hold all student standards, and assist in implementing these.
- The Phase Leader role is a teaching role so applicants should be a teacher qualified to teach in and experienced with the English National Curriculum.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regularly review and triangulate data and use this data to identify intervention needs and use for strategic planning at a cohort and individual level.
- Communication with HODs, HMs, and tutors regarding intervention needs and identifying key case workers.
- Regular meetings with the pastoral committee.
- Coordinating academic interventions and pastoral mentorship.
- Be part of a team (Including SENDCO) who write and update IEPs.
- To oversee and be present at learning review weeks.
- To develop transition programmes and support with transition of students to and from different phases.
- Lead year group trips.
- Communicate to tutors regarding diploma process.
- Communicate with staff regarding high profile students regarding academic and pastoral issues and interventions.
- Deliver phase assemblies.
- To be a key step in the escalation of behaviour issues in each phase.
- To be part of the On Call team.
- Ensure evening prep is carried out smoothly and effectively (but not required be present every evening at prep).
- Oversight of tutors and the close personal tutoring system.
REQUIREMENTS
- Personable, empathetic and approachable; a strong desire to work with young adults and develop them as well-rounded individuals.
- A desire to drive up standards.
- A strong background in pastoral care and leadership is desired.
- Excellent communication skills, adaptability, resilience, excellent interpersonal communication and coordination ability.
- Strong adaptability, able to work under pressure, sense of responsibility and professionalism.
- Recognised education degree or degree and teaching certificate
- Familiarity with UK curriculum and IGCSE/GCSE/A levels
- Consistent experience within a highly regarded school environment
- Experience of developing highly able students to top class results
- Previous experience in a boarding/independent school environment is desirable
- Commitment to boarding (you will have boarding responsibilities on appointed evenings/weekends) and to holistic, values based education
- A full commitment to the digital culture of the school
- A flexible and adaptable attitude is vital in joining a founding school environment
Package: The remuneration package is very generous and includes the following;
- A competitive salary package
- An annual bonus of up to 1 month's salary, subject to appraisal
- Full health insurance coverage for teachers as well as cover for dependents
- Onsite or nearby full-furnished accommodation provided
- Return Airfare and baggage allowances for teacher and dependents
- Remission on tuition fees for up to two (2) dependent children attending the School. 50% remission on tuition fees for 3rd dependent child onward. *Please note the school is opening only to Secondary age students and therefore younger dependents cannot be catered for.
- The cost of all working visas, dependents' resident visas and work permits costs paid for by the school
- Free annual ski pass and use of onsen, discount on golf course fees
- Termly return shinkansen tickets to Tokyo