Intent to Reappoint/Participant and Transfer Request Schedule 2023

It is generally possible to renew participation for up to a total of 3 years (3 years and 4 months for April Arrivals). However, if the Participant’s work performance, level of experience, and ability are deemed to be of an exceptionally high standard by their CO, it is possible to renew participation for a total of up to 5 years (5 years and 4 months for April Arrivals).

Reappointment may not be possible in certain COs due to circumstances such as fiscal year policy changes. Please discuss reappointment with your CO supervisor as early as possible, regardless of the deadlines for submission. If necessary, please also consult with your host prefecture/designated city office.

## Schedule for 2023/2024

 From the CO to JET
 From the CO to JET
 JET to CO
 JET to CO

## Explanation of forms

#### **Form A-1 : CO Intent to Reappoint/Participant Intent as to Reappointment**

This form is for COs to indicate their intent to reappoint a Participant. Please sign and date the top section if you will accept reappointment, or the bottom section if you will decline reappointment. The CO will keep the original copy of Form A-1 and provide a copy to the JET. You may not retract your decision regarding reappointment after completion of all the reappointment procedures. If a Participant who indicated their intent to reappoint subsequently rescinds their decision, the CO may be left without a Participant for the next year, causing the CO organizational difficulties.

This form is **INTENT** to re-appoint, not the final document you sign after being accepted by your CO to get re-appointed.

The re-appointment contract signature due date is currently: **TBD** (will probably be sent around early 2023 Jan-March depending on the JET's appointment arrival date).

#### **Form A-2 : Notice of Reappointment Decision**

This form is for COs to indicate their intent not to reappoint a Participant. Please review the reasons for not being offered reappointment provided by your CO and sign and date the form. If you have any questions regarding the reasons indicated on the form, please consult directly with your CO supervisor.

#### **Form A-3 : Transfer Request**

In cases where a transfer is required due to personal reasons, any explanation/substantiation regarding the reason for a transfer is the responsibility of the Participant. Furthermore, if the Participant fails to satisfy the conditions of the reason for the transfer request, or if facts arise that make the Participant unsuitable for reappointment, the Participant’s transfer may be revoked, even if a recipient CO has been found. Write in detail the reason a transfer is necessary and make up to 3 requests for transfer destination.

If your requested transfer destination is in a different host prefecture/designated city than your current one, submit documents to support the reason for the transfer (refer to ‘Acceptable Reasons for a Participant to Request to Transfer to a CO in a Different Host Prefecture/Designated City’) to your CO in addition to Form A-3.

Currently **Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education Public School JETs** must meet one of the following reasons to transfer.

1. Marriage
2. Nursing Care
3. Health

2) You will need to live separate from your spouse due to their employment relocation (excluding part-time and other temporary work)
3) Your marriage in the near future has been decided (within the next reappointment period) and it will become necessary for you to live separate from your fiancé due to your placement.
・Documentation proving the employment, relocation, etc. of your spouse (work transfer notice, employment verification, etc.)
 Nursing Care
2) It is necessary to care for your child due to illness; however, in the case you were reappointed at your current placement, you would not be able to provide care for them.
 Health
2) The only solution to your health problems, such as severe allergies, is to relocate.