Full-Time English Teacher – La Salle School, Kagoshima

The position involves teaching, lesson planning, curriculum development and the assessment of all four skills with particular emphasis on spoken and written English. This is a challenging and rewarding position so the successful applicant will have exceptional professional and interpersonal skills. The curriculum and lessons are produced collaboratively with the other native speakers on the team. Thus, applicants must be enthusiastic and supportive team players.

Teachers are responsible for the school’s international English program taking students from CEFR levels A1 in junior high school to B2 in senior high school. Each teacher teaches independently in small-sized classes, using English only with special focus on presentations, discussions, debates, role playing and dramas. There are also various extra-curricular activities teachers are responsible for such as English debate, speech and essay contests, overseas summer programs, and Cambridge English Exams. Debate coaching skills would be preferable, but not required.

You will need:
- to be currently residing in Japan
- a university degree
- at least two years’ relevant classroom teaching experience
- fantastic organizational and teamwork skills
- exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- a good level of computer literacy
- some conversational ability in Japanese

Position Details
- 18 to 20 teaching hours per week
- five and a half days, Monday to Saturday (some Sunday events including club activities)
- developing and delivering an international curriculum
- motivating students by creating a positive learning environment
- forming strong relationships with students and other staff members
- undertaking administrative and extra-curricular tasks

Benefits
La Salle School offers a very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. Rental accommodation allowance, generous bonuses and health and pension benefits are also provided. Summer, winter and spring vacations are fully paid.

Webpage:
www.lasalle.ed.jp

How to apply:
Suitably qualified and experienced applicants should send their resume with reference letter(s) and a cover letter to the following address:

English B
La Salle Gakuen
2-10-1 Komatsubara
Kagoshima-shi, Kagoshima-ken
891-0192

Or an email to:
teachersenglishb@gmail.com

Closing date for applications is August 15th, 2025.

Postal and email applications only. No phone calls.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by August 30th to attend interviews either online or in person.