Teacher of Mathematics/Further Maths (paternity leave)

Teacher of Mathematics/Further Maths (paternity cover), start date November 2026We are seeking an outstanding teacher of mathematics to cover a paternity and childcare leave beginning from the start of November 2026 through to at least end of April 2027, who will be an ambitious and dynamic colleague who shares our vision of teaching as a vocation, and who will seize an exciting opportunity to work at Rugby School Japan (RSJ). There is the potential that the successful candidate could be considered for a teaching contract that extends beyond the paternity cover.The post holder is required to teach Mathematics and potentially Further Mathematics, up to and including A level pupils. The post holder will also be expected to make a full contribution to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the School.RSJ is the second international sister school of Rugby School, one of the UK’s most prestigious and well-known schools. It shares Rugby’s aims and ethos, and aspires to be one of Asia’s top schools. RSJ is an international co-educational day and boarding school for 11-18-year olds, located on a spectacular campus in Kashiwa-no-ha, 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo. The School opened in September 2023, offering its students Rugby’s academic and co-curricular programmes, leading to IGCSE and A-level studies, and access to the world’s leading universities. A Rugby education focuses upon the importance of developing the whole person.Rugby is renowned for its highly successful and innovative approach to education. As a coaching school we are looking for staff who are committed to a professional obligation to improve as teachers and who value personal growth. The School is a boarding and day school in full operation seven days per week including evenings during term time. Pastoral, co-curricular, cultural and sports activities take place outside normal day-school hours and all staff are expected to contribute.Closing dateFriday 15th May, though earlier applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint prior to the published application deadline.InterviewsLonglisted candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be online via video link.Qualifications, Identification, Health and Background ChecksRSJ is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. You will be required to bring documentation to the interview providing proof of your identity, including an attested (by a notary) birth certificate, and qualifications. If successful at interview, the position will be offered subject to satisfactory references and police checks. For all candidates, we will request the most recent DBS check and may require further background checks. We also require that anyone who is currently living and working in a country other than the UK must be able to provide a police check from the national checking agency. All references will be verified and we require a minimum of two references, one of whom must be your present, or most recent, employer. You may also be required to undergo a health check. RSJ is an equal opportunities employer.In order to process your