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With exciting opportunities to teach small classes in Japan, why not kick off your teaching career in Tokyo?
With its awe-inspiring blend of ancient traditions and futuristic modernity, you can see the sights and explore all the city has to offer while teaching young learners and adults.
Offering lots of career professional development and support, teaching English in Japan is where you need to be!
From kindergarten to adult and business learners, SES Japan schools work with students from all walks of life. As an English teacher in Japan, you can help Japanese learners of any age who need English skills for a wide variety of reasons.
As part of your TEFL job in Japan, your main responsibility will be to improve students' communication skills through engaging and enjoyable classes but there will also be an element of cultural ambassadorship, too.
Act as a role model, facilitate important dialogue between cultures, and promote engagement to bring out the best in your learners, no matter their age. So, if you yearn to develop new skills, join an international team, and discover beautiful Japan as an English Language teacher, we’re now hiring teachers for 2026.
Benefits
Greater Tokyo District
* can boost your salary by Y 15,000 daily (around £70) or Y 7,500 (around £35) for an evening class.
At a glance
* Applicants who have 60+ hours of TEFL training and 3 months of full-time teaching experience are also welcome to apply.
Book your 170-hour TEFL for teaching in Japan here
To teach, earn, and explore Japan’s magnificent capital, candidates will need to complete either a 170-hour TEFL or the 168-hour Level 5 TEFL course.
So, what are you waiting for? Study for your TEFL qualification while you work, boost your CV, and start your next adventure without any breaks in pay! Enrol today!
Both courses are internationally recognised and meet the requirements of Japanese employers. The Level 5 carries more weight with schools and corporate clients in Japan, while the Combined course gives you real classroom practice before you go.
£279
£251.10 with JAPAN10
Online theory plus a classroom practicum, open to all education levels. It's accredited but not Ofqual-regulated, and isn't a Level 5 qualification.
£269
£242.10 with JAPAN10
Ofqual-regulated Level 5, the qualification Japanese schools and employers look for most. It goes deeper on theory but doesn't include a teaching practicum.
Not sure which to choose? If you're aiming for eikaiwa, corporate or Business English roles, the Level 5 is the stronger choice. If you've never taught before and want classroom time first, go for the Combined course.
10% off for Japan applicants. Use code JAPAN10 at checkout on either course.
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. SES Japan currently has over 200 centers in and around the Kanto region of Tokyo and are always on the lookout for excellent teachers!
You can become one of the many English teachers in Japan by holding a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate, a Bachelor’s degree as well as a valid passport. You can also teach English in Japan if you’re willing to relocate to the country which (depending on your contract and visa type) may be as short as six months up to a whole year. Put your TEFL knowledge to great use in the classroom in order to provide your students with the best possible English lesson!
English teachers in Japan enjoy working in the country so much they often seem to stay long after the completion of their contracts! Whether you decide to do this or not, you’ll still have a wide-range of towns and major cities available for you to choose from, as you’ll find language schools absolutely everywhere! Your chosen destination may be in the greater area of futuristic Tokyo or perhaps in a less known and sought-after location. Either way, you’ll still get to experience all the cultural delights Japan has to offer, from its tasty cuisine to its historic buildings and temples - experience with your own eyes the fusion of Japan’s ancient traditions with its advanced ways of modern life! At your chosen school, you’ll be able to teach English in an immersive environment all the while having fun with your team of international staff. You'll also find your own students (regardless of age) to be polite and extremely motivated to learn and communicate in English.
Teaching jobs in Japan can earn you a fantastic monthly salary that can go from 200,000 to as high as 600,000 Yen, equivalent to around £1,300-3,800 ($1,700-5,000). With this also comes a great number of potential financial benefits to help you arrive and work efficiently in Japan, from visa sponsorship to flights to accommodation support and reimbursed commuting costs. You can also earn more for teaching at peak times, specialized lessons and seasonal incentives as well as receiving very generous Christmas and completion bonuses! Although the living cost in Japan may not be as low as other TEFL destinations, for TEFL teachers earning a living in Japan, you’ll easily be able to save around 1,18,600 Yen ($100) monthly!
To apply for a TEFL job in Japan, a Bachelor’s degree will be required, no matter what the teaching position may be. If you already hold a university degree, teaching English in Japan is a great way for you to pay off your student loans if need be! However, if you’re motivated by attaining a strong TEFL career, English teachers who possess both a Bachelor’s degree, a TEFL certificate as well as a number of years teaching experience will have more of a chance in the Japanese TEFL job market when attracting Japanese schools and employers.
Those who choose to come and teach in Japan will find they’re spoilt for choice thanks to a never-ending number of schools and nation-wide locations. It may be your preference to teach in Japan’s major cities on the main island of Honshu, from the nation’s capital of Tokyo in the Kanto region or the cultural phenomenon of Kyoto, sprawled in Buddhist temples and gardens. With this wide range of locations also comes a large number of class ages and sizes. You could teach English one on one or to a class of 6 students or higher. You may also wish to teach to young learners from the ages of 3 up to teenagers, or perhaps to fellow adults such as parents and business professionals. Whatever your preferred classes may be, you’ll still be able to work a flexible and accommodating monthly schedule which fits around your own lifestyle in Japan. With all the above: the working locations, classes and flexible schedule still comes a competitive monthly salary for TEFL teachers – earning you from 200,000-600,000 JPY (£1,300-3,800/$1,700-5,000). Salaries like these for English teachers in Japan along with other financial benefits will enable you to save up to 1,18,600 Yen each month!
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