Positions are available for two full-time, qualified English teachers working as part of a small department of English instructors with between 15 to 20 hours of teaching contact per week.
Lessons would include both junior and senior high school classes and cover a range of English skills.
These positions are not those of ALTs but are for teachers who can plan and deliver their own lessons effectively in accordance with associated syllabuses. In addition to excellent teaching skills, candidates should be flexible, enthusiastic, resourceful and able to work independently whilst also integrating smoothly with the Japanese teaching staff and management. Holiday periods during spring, summer and winter are paid and daily travel costs are reimbursed.
Minimum requirements are having:
- native-English level proficiency
- a university degree
- a recognised teaching qualification (eg. Cambridge CELTA / Trinity College CertTESOL)
- a minimum of two years relevant teaching experience.
The ideal candidates would also:
- have experience of teaching in a Japanese high school
- have experience with syllabus and test creation
- be tech literate with experience of using Word/Excel, Power Point or Google Slides
- be proactive, organised and able to work to deadlines
- be well presented and mannered
- be committed to professional development and taking on extra responsibilities.
- have some Japanese communication skills
Working hours: 8am - 5pm Mon-Fri plus some occasional weekend work
Contract: 12 months, April 1st, 2026 to March 31st 2027; contract is renewable
Salary: 3.4 - 4.4 million yen (with a maximum starting salary of 4.0 million yen)
Other details regarding working conditions and contracts can be discussed post-application.
Applications should be made via email, including a CV and a cover letter, to Stephen Driscoll at: recruit.shumei.group@gmail.com
