Founded in 1962 by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Seisen International School offers a well-respected program including a co-ed Montessori PYP Kindergarten and an all-girls environment from Grades 1 to 12 featuring IBPYP, IBMYP, and IBDP.
Our educational philosophy of love and service is guided by the teachings of the Handmaids and of their Foundress, St Raphaela Mary. A professional, international staff of 100+ teachers from 26 countries provides a safe and challenging CIS/NEASC accredited education for our students. There are many opportunities to contribute to our award-winning arts program and competitive sports teams.
Seisen International School is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racist principles in its recruitment and staffing practices.
Please see the Seisen Recruitment Policy below for more details.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
Job Opening
Seeking maternity leave cover from August 2025 to March 2026 for MS/HS Music and choir.
Seisen International School is looking specifically to hire a Physical Education Teacher to enable the growth of our PYP PE program.
We seek to attract teachers who are:
- Willing to embrace the school's Catholic identity and Mission
- Committed to Social Justice
- Dynamic, passionate, and compassionate educators
- Dedicated to students and who foster positive professional relationships with them
- Enthusiastic about teaching within a multicultural environment with a commitment to global mindedness and a high degree of intercultural competence
- Flexible in approach and who have a collaborative style
- Committed to their own personal and professional lifelong learning
- Resilient and Pragmatic
- Willing to step up and help out by actively participating in extracurricular activities, school development projects, and other school activities.
- Inquiry-based and concept-driven educators
- In possession of a Positive / Growth mindset
Applicants for teaching positions must have an active teaching license from a state, province, or governmental authority and certification that covers the specific teaching assignment for which they are applying, both in subject matter or specialized role and grade level, with at least 2 years qualified experience.
We support and follow all applications for work visas (instructor visas) and other official paperwork necessary to enable full-time teachers to live and work in Japan.
Seisen International School is committed to nurturing a positive culture and ethos of life-long learning. Continuing Professional Development is an essential component of that culture and is necessary for improving both teacher and student learning.
Download the full Seisen Recruitment Policy in pdf format.
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