Exciting opportunities to teach small classes in Japan

Come and teach English in Japan and find out what makes this fascinating country tick!

Teach in Japan with Shane English School

• Teach throughout the greater Tokyo area and some positions in Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Kyushu 
• Experience life in one of Asia’s most amazing destinations 
• Full week orientation in Tokyo 
• Teach small groups of children, teenagers, parents, young professionals and business people 
• Class size 1 - 6 students
• Most teachers stay 3 + years
• Arrive ongoing throughout 2019

Salary and Benefits

• JPY 252,800 monthly salary (approx. £1,700 monthly) with increments for higher qualifications 
• Bonus system 
• Airport pick up 
• 1 week orientation in Tokyo 
• TEYL training provided with ongoing teacher development 
• Teach 29.5 hours per week 
• 5 day week 
• Reimbursed work commuting costs 
• Accommodation support with loan for company accommodation where required 
• 6 weeks annual paid leave (including 5 extra days after 6 months) 
• Welfare support team in Japan 
• Access to Japanese Health Insurance Scheme 
• Visa sponsorship 
• 12 month contract

Qualifications to teach in Japan

• Bachelors degree 
• CELTA / Trinity TESOL* (or Level 5 equivalent TEFL course) 
• No experience required
• No Japanese language skills needed
• Fluent English speaker

* ​Applicants who have 60+ hours of TEFL training and 3 months of full-time teaching experience are also welcome to apply​.

About Shane English School, Japan

We believe the best way to learn English is to use it in real world scenarios. This is why the Communicative Method is used throughout Shane English Schools. In lessons students actively participate in discussions and activities that allow them to practise their English pronunciation and intonation. Shane English School Japan currently has over 200 centers in and around the Kanto region of Tokyo and are always on the lookout for excellent teachers! Get in touch today to start your application.