PRIVATE Junior and Senior High School in Tokyo: Openings as a LEAD (Main) Teacher. Start date: Earliest AUGUST 26th, 2024. Latest SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2024.

PRIVATE Junior and Senior High School in Tokyo: Openings as a LEAD (Main) Teacher.
Start date: Earliest AUGUST 26th, 2024.
Latest SEPTEMBER 2nd, 2024.

―≫Job Details:
Sagan Speak is accepting applications from English speakers with native level proficiency teaching qualifications and experience in Japanese junior or senior high schools. FULL-TIME and SEMI-FULL-TIME employment in Tokyo.

―≫Brief Company Introduction:
Sagan Speak is an education company that supports private Japanese schools with qualified and experienced teaching staff; courses developed in-house in general ESL, Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (curricula and texts), test materials and recordings, and educational consulting services, amongst other things.

―≫TEACHING English Language programs:
 Workplace: ●A private junior & senior high school.
 As a LEAD teacher: ●With or without Japanese English teacher support.
 Using established Course Curricula and Textbooks for ●Regular and Advanced ESL courses. ●ESL courses with course specialization. ●Test and writing courses.

―≫CANDIDATES should meet the following REQUIREMENTS:
 Have Native English-level proficiency.
 Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
 Have a teaching certificate (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA) or higher.
 Have experience teaching English in Japanese schools.
 Currently residing in Japan and possessing a valid work visa.

―≫Our IDEAL CANDIDATE will also:
 Be creative and flexible.
 Be willing to try new ideas.
 Have a good knowledge of English spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
 Be an excellent team player.
 Have a good understanding of the Japanese school system and an interest in school culture.
 Be reliable and punctual.

―≫FULL, SEMI-FULL time employment :
 Fixed-Term Contract Period : August 2024～March 2025 (minimum).
 Teaching Schedules : ●①Full-Time 5 work days. Monday to Friday.
●②Semi-Full Time 4 work days between Monday to Saturday.
●Core work time 08:20～16:30.
 Monthly remuneration for full-time (5 work days): Offered in the range of 260,000 to 340,000 yen /month (before withholding tax).
Salary is mainly based on the work schedule, duties, and qualification requirements.
 Visa Sponsorship: ●Available.

―≫Please state in your cover letter:
 Your preferred work schedule: ①Full-Time 5 work days or ②Semi-Full Time 4 work days.
 When are you able to START?
If you are unavailable for either ① or ②, please state in your cover letter: ●How many days a week you are hoping for and what those available days and times are.

―≫To Make an APPLICATION:
Apply with your cover letter, resume & passport-sized head and shoulders color photograph.

―≫In your COVER LETTER :
①Introduce yourself to include some background on where you are from, your education, your interest in coming to Japan and your teaching experiences (here and elsewhere).
②Appeal points (don’t hesitate to go beyond the pointers provided here): Achievements (academic including teaching qualifications; your work as a teacher; hobbies & interests, etc.). Describe your character strengths. Talk about how your character strengths have helped you in your teaching work. Don’t hesitate to provide some examples.
③State when you hope to start work.
④State your work schedule preferences. How many days a week are you hoping for, and what are those available days and times?
⑤State your nearest train station.
⑥State whether or not you can relocate. If your relocation plan has been decided, please provide details.
⑦State your visa type and expiry.
⑧Miscellaneous items: The applicant can decide.

―≫In your English RESUME :
 Write about the duties and responsibilities in your current and past teaching work.
 In chronological order, present your employers and positions (Japan and elsewhere). Write about your duties and responsibilities with each employer.
*For teaching work: Write about the grade levels and the courses you have taught as a team or solo.

 On a plain background.
―≫Passport-sized head and shoulders colour photograph:
The ideal photograph will be:
 Taken relatively close up, showing you wearing office attire & projecting a friendly demeanour.

―≫When should you SEND your application?
Immediately.
 ≫How should you send your resume?
By email to info@saganspeak.com

―≫Teacher Selection Process :
 After the initial resume screening process, the recruitment managers will invite selected candidates for an interview.
 You will be offered a teaching position if you pass the interview process.

―≫SUCCESSFUL applicants will receive :
A dedicated recruitment manager to evaluate and oversee recruitment.
―≫Providing professional and courteous advice throughout.
―≫Answering work placement queries and making suggestions that best meet the well-being and professional goals of the applicant.
 An experienced work placement evaluation & support team following well-established placement criteria.
 Ongoing mentoring for teaching and social well-being support.

Thank you for reading this advertisement.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Language Education Support Manager.
Sagan Speak Co., Ltd.