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.

Job details: 

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.

Deadline: 
Monday, October 20, 2025
24 days remaining to event.
Contact details: 

Send file to
Name: Jonathan Aliponga
Institution: Kobe Yamate Girls’ Junior & Senior High School
Email: j-aliponga@kuins.ac.jp