Kobe Yamate Girls’ Junior & Senior High School seeks two full-time English teachers (start: Jan 2026 & Apr 2026). We offer renewable contracts, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment in the heart of Kobe.
Full Position Details • 職務詳細
Institution: Kobe Yamate Girls’ Junior & Senior High School (神戸山手女子中学校・高等学校)
Location: 6-1 Suwayama-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Position: Full-time English Teacher (専任英語教員)
Number of Hires: 2 (one starting January 2026, one starting April 2026)
Contract Term: 1 year, renewable (no upper limit)
Working Hours: Weekdays 8:20–16:25 (subject to class schedules and school events)
Qualifications (応募資格):
Native English-level proficiency
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Minimum 2 years of English teaching experience in Japan
Basic Japanese ability
Valid residence status (student visa not accepted)
Personal laptop available for work
Duties (職務内容):
Teaching English classes at the junior and senior high school level
Contributing to curriculum development, school events, and extracurricular activities
Collaborating with Japanese and international colleagues in a team-teaching environment
Salary & Benefits (給与・待遇):
Salary based on Japanese high school standards; calculated by qualifications (bachelor’s, master’s, etc.)
Travel allowance, housing allowance, and bonus included
Enrollment in pension, health, and employment insurance
Application Materials (応募書類):
Cover Letter: Written in the body of the email; clearly state “Available from January 2026” or “Available from April 2026” at the beginning.
English Resume: Word file only, with scanned photo embedded.
Selection Process (選考方法):
Document screening (October 21, 2025)
Notification of first screening results (October 27, 2025)
Interview (mid-November 2025)
Final results (4th week of November 2025)
Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025 (must be received by this date)
Contact / Submission:
Jonathan Aliponga
Email: j-aliponga@kuins.ac.jp
Notes (注意事項):
Applications from overseas will not be accepted.
Applicants outside Osaka/Hyogo must have a relocation plan.
Submitted documents will not be returned.
If you do not receive a reply within 7 days after submission, you did not advance to the next stage.
Send file to
Name: Jonathan Aliponga
Institution: Kobe Yamate Girls’ Junior & Senior High School
Email: j-aliponga@kuins.ac.jp