Job Title: Education Officer (Maternity Cover)
Term: Fixed Term Contract (11 months Maternity Cover – may be extended for upto 3 months)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Regular hours 9.30 - 5.30, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening/weekend workrequired for events and special programmes.
Location: Hybrid, must be able to work in London office as required
Reports to: Acting Head of Education
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum (pro-rata)
Start Date: Early October 2024
About the Role
Education is one of The Japan Society’s primary activities and the Education Teamdelivers a range of programmes which support schools to teach about Japan andprovide opportunities for young people in the UK to learn about Japan.
This varied role affords the opportunity to work on all aspects of the Education
Team’s work including public outreach activities, event organisation, resource
development and creation, supporting schools, and promoting our activities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Development and Creation of Resources••

Work with the Acting Head of Education to create new downloadable
resources for teachers including presentations, lesson plans, andaccompanying materials.
This may involve independent research, reviewing and proofreadingmaterials, and working with cultural experts, academics, teachers andothers.

Loan Resources Management•

Manage loan scheme from initial contact with the teacher to organisingdelivery and collection, issuing invoices and keeping track of loans.

Promote Education Activities••

Work with the Communications Team to support promotion activities ofour education programme.
This may include writing news pages about Education activities, preparing
copy for social media posts and mail shots, writing text for education pages
on the website, and media creation such as images and videos toaccompany posts.

Administrative and Planning Support for Events, Outreach and Special Programmes••

Support all aspects of planning including researching venues and potential
collaborators, liaising with event partners, facilitators and attendees.
Assist with preparations, during the event and with event wrap up.

Writing funding proposals and reports•

Work with the CEO and Acting Head of Education to prepare funding
proposals for education projects. Writing project evaluation and reports,
including supportive data, for funders after projects have concluded.

Answer Education Enquiries•

Respond to calls and emails from teachers and the general public about ouractivities and offer assistance.

Support the wider team with ad-hoc events•Assist with large events in The Japan Society calendar including (but notlimited to) The Japan Matsuri in Trafalgar Sq., Christmas Party, Annual
Dinner and AGM.

Person Specification
You will have a strong knowledge of Japan and its culture, be passionate about
education, and have experience working with young people.
The role requires strong communication skills to build good external relationships
and communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders andmembers of the public, including children and young people. The office operates inEnglish, however Japanese skills are a plus.
Essential
Proven interest and experience
working with and supporting young
people aged 18 and under.

Desirable
Experience working with children
or young people both in Japan andthe UK.

A basic understanding of the UK
education and school system.

Past experience working in
educational settings and/or withteachers.
Experience living and working inJapan.

A proven interest or passion forJapan/Japanese culture and anunderstanding of modern Japaneselife and culture.
Currently hold a Disclosure andBarring Service (formerly CriminalRecords Bureau) check or willing toundergo a check prior to work withchildren and young people.
Working knowledge and competentuse of basic IT systems, such asTeams, email, and the Microsoft
office suite. Basic knowledge of social
media – Facebook, Instagram and X.

Experience with design software
such as Adobe Creative Suite,
Canva, and video editing software.

Fluent written and verbal
communication in English and ability
to work with and communicate
effectively with others.

Some knowledge of Japanese
language.