KIS

RECRUITMENT PHILOSOHY

Kyoto International School (KIS) is committed to safer recruitment practices and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE). KIS bases hiring decisions solely on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school at the time of hiring. To ensure access to a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates, all full-time positions are posted both internally and externally.

KIS

SAFEGUARDING RECRUITMENT 

PRACTICES

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. Kyoto International School has in place a Child Safeguarding Policy.

At KIS, all incoming staff will be screened using the following process aligned with recommendations by the International Task Force for Child Safeguarding:

A. Perform ‘live contact’ (phone, zoom/skype, face to face) reference checks of at least 2 references
B. Perform one reference check from direct supervisor of candidate (minimum level of Assistant Principal)
C. Contact all references through business email/business phone numbers
D. Verify credentials
E. Conduct internet checks of all prospective employees
F. Require Police background checks
G. Review and update recruitment practices as per International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP) recommendations/requirements.