There are currently no employment vacancies available for the 2025/26 academic year.
Why DISK?
DISK strives to be a community of high-achieving, internationally-minded learners led by a team of dedicated professionals. To this end, DISK only hires fully licensed faculty and staff trained in their field of expertise with IB experience and preferably international teaching experience.
Our faculty comprises various nationalities who share their diverse cultural backgrounds with our students.
Everyone is a learner at DISK. As such, professional development aims to improve and strengthen teaching and learning pedagogy. Empower teachers, and create a more agile faculty that can respond to and support the needs of a changing and growing community. Professional development takes many forms at DISK, IB workshops, scheduled in-house PD days, and strategic meetings and committees.
We are interested in outstanding teachers who are passionate about education and willing and able to contribute to the school and student life.
Openings are posted on this website.
DISK is mindful of student safety and committed to providing a safe school environment. DISK is proactive when it comes to screening teacher candidates.
Candidates must provide a criminal background check for clearance to work with children and provide references.
Testimonial
The students and class sizes are a pleasure. As an IB World school the academic expectations are high, but so is the reward of seeing the results of hard work paying off. The location is absolutely beautiful, nestled in the mountains near famous Kyoto & Nara cities, with Osaka a short train ride away.
Age restrictions: Under Japanese Law the mandatory retirement age is 65.
Compensation: Remuneration will be following the guidelines set by Doshisha Educational Corporation.
Required Qualifications:
Ability to speak Japanese is not essential, but preferred.
Applicants must currently reside in Japan.
A valid teaching certification is preferred.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required.
Prior teaching experience in an international school setting is desirable.
Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) will be considered an asset.
Japanese language proficiency is not required, though it is preferred.
Application Materials: Applicants are required to submit the following documents.
A cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant qualifications and experience.
A current resume or curriculum vitae including full name, recent photograph, academic background, teaching experience, professional development, and contact details of three referees (including email addresses and telephone numbers of most recent supervisors).
A one-page statement describing your personal educational philosophy.
Application Procedure: Only complete applications that include all required documents will be reviewed. Please submit all materials via email (as attachments) to: [email protected]
Interview Process:
Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email to arrange an interview.
Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom unless the applicant is located near enough for in-person attendance.
Please note that the school is unable to reimburse any costs related to the interview process.
Additional Notes: The hiring committee reserves the right to conclude the selection process and make an appointment before the stated deadline if an exceptional candidate is identified early.
