Current status of this position: accepting applications
The School
Tsukuba International School (つくば・インターナショナル・スクール, TIS) is an IB World School in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. We are a compassionate learning community, centered in nature, celebrating diversity, equity, and opportunity. Since our founding in 1992, we have been dedicated to promoting international-mindedness in the northern Kanto Region.
Tsukuba Science City, a place where critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration are highly valued, provides the backdrop for our unique programmes. The school provides a warm and welcoming environment for students of all nationalities.
We offer a rich educational program for students from pre-kindergarten (age 3) to Grade 12 (age 18), with one class per grade. We have around 300 students in our school. We are authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB). IB World Schools share a common philosophy — a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit the International Baccalaureate website.
We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). We are registered as an educational organization (学校法人 各種学校) by Ibaraki Prefecture. This is the standard category for international schools in Japan that are registered as schools in their local prefecture. (We are the only international school registered in Ibaraki Prefecture.) We are also a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) and the Japan Council of International Schools (JCIS).
Pledge of Non-Discrimination Tsukuba International School is an equal opportunity educator and employer. We will not discriminate against any student, prospective student, employee, or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, nationality, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We will take measures to ensure against such discrimination in all of our services and practices.
Child Protection
Tsukuba International School takes its role advocating for and safeguarding children very seriously. The school’s child protection policy is in accordance with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, of which Japan is a signatory, and is in accordance with Japanese Law.
The Position
We are currently seeking a school nurse to start in August 2025. The role of the school nurse is to support the health and well-being of all students from preschool through grade 12. Please see the job description for details of this position.
Job Description – School Nurse
Please see our page on Tsukuba to learn more about living and working in the city.
The Application Process
Submit the following documents as PDFs to this folder.
- A resume in English or Japanese outlining your education and employment history (including your current position)
- A one-page cover letter in English or Japanese stating why you are interested in this position and what you could contribute to our school.
Please include your last name in the name of the documents.
e.g.
Resume – Smith.pdf
Cover Letter – Smith.pdf
Personal information that is shared in this folder will not be used for any other purpose, and will not be disclosed to any third parties.
Applicants chosen for interviews will be required to provide three references, preferably current and former employers, and copies of relevant degrees and certificates. Interviews may take place in person or online.
Applications are due by May 31, 2025, but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be considered as soon as they arrive and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
We apologize, but only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Documents that are submitted to the school will not be returned.
We look forward to hearing from you.