- Location:
Japan - Salary:
- Job Type:
Full Time - Accommodation:
0 - Contract Length:
12 Month(s) - TEFL hours required:
20+ hours - Start Date:
immediate - Degree Required:
Yes - School Type:
Language School - Experience Required:
Experience is preferred - Number of Vacancies:
Unlimited - Reference:
JP59063 - Age Group:
- Adult Learners
- Application Deadline:
July 30, 2026
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English Instructors in Japan
Date Posted: Tuesday June 2nd 2026
Job Details
As the largest English Conversation School in Japan, they are currently recruiting Native English-level Instructors. The school is perfect for candidates of all levels of experience, whether completely new to teaching or already accomplished in the teaching field, and seeking a new challenge.
[Job description]
Teaching private and small-group* face-to-face and online lessons to clients of all ages (from young children to seniors) and abilities (from beginner to advanced).
*In some cases, the offer may include the opportunity to also teach special online programs for larger groups.
Minimal preparation is required before each class and student assessment, including the recording of student performance in the students’ electronic file, is completed in class at the end of each lesson.
Any contracted work periods that are not reserved for lessons are used for student recruitment, customer care, and customer support activities.
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[Position] Instructor
[Contract type] Independent Contractor (6 month / 1 year renewable)
[Location] Direct-managed NOVA schools all over Japan
[Job description] Teaching, customer care and support
[Hours] Negotiable within 12:50-21:10 Mon-Fri / 9:30-18:40 Sat/Sun/National holidays; Flexible work schedule.
[Remuneration] 1,452-1,952 yen per 40-minute lesson depending on the day, lesson type and capacity. Potential Earnings (for reference purposes only): 250,000 yen for 40 lessons per week (including 3 weekdays and 2 weekend days)
[Bonus] End of contract performance bonus, monthly Top 100 instructor incentive, skill allowance 0-340 per lesson (after one year).
[Other]
Social insurance enrollment: No
Visa sponsorship: Yes
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Their network of schools extends across Japan and enrolled students have access to all schools and instructors. To ensure satisfaction and the same high-quality lessons every time, much care has been taken over many years to use the know-how acquired through experience to develop a core curriculum that has the right balance of structure and flexibility. Lessons are structured and fully-supported with all the materials and resources you need, ensuring that even on your first day of teaching after the initial training week, with any level of prior experience you will be well-equipped to teach well-structured and valuable lessons. At the same time, within the structure provided by the textbooks and training there is ample scope to tailor each lesson to the needs and interests of each client, adding value to your lessons, and allowing you to continue to refine your teaching skills, and build your own brand and base under the umbrella of the brand.
Career advancement opportunities are available to all, regardless of length of experience.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, only applicants that pass initial screening will be contacted directly by our recruiting section.
Additional Benefits
[Hours] Negotiable within 12:50-21:10 Mon-Fri / 9:30-18:40 Sat/Sun/National holidays; Flexible work schedule.
[Remuneration] 1,452-1,952 yen per 40-minute lesson depending on the day, lesson type and capacity. Potential Earnings (for reference purposes only): 250,000 yen for 40 lessons per week (including 3 weekdays and 2 weekend days)
[Bonus] End of contract performance bonus, monthly Top 100 instructor incentive, skill allowance 0-340 per lesson (after one year).
[Other]
Social insurance enrollment: No
Visa sponsorship: Yes
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