Assumption Kokusai Primary School is seeking an Immersion Homeroom Teacher for paternity leave cover (end of August 2026 - March 2027).
At Assumption Kokusai Primary School, we are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and hard-working teacher to join our immersion program and become part of our team of dedicated teachers. A successful candidate will be passionate about teaching English and Mathematics and understand the needs of students learning through a second language, to bring the best from every single one of our students.
Job details:
Requirements:
• A degree in the relevant subject area from an accredited university
• Must be currently residing in Japan
• Must be on an instructor or spouse visa or have permanent residency. If none of the aforementioned apply then the successful candidate must be willing to change their status to instructor (paperwork will be provided by Assumption Kokusai).
What we can offer you:
A full-time contract (for the duration of the paternity leave period). Depending on staffing requirements and job performance, the management may offer a full-time role starting in April 2027
A salary that will be determined by your work experience and qualifications (¥227,870 basic monthly salary)
You will also be entitled to allowances for housing, travel and dependents, depending on your circumstances.
A laptop and an iPad – for ease of working
School holidays plus 10 days of annual leave
The opportunity to work in Osaka
Winter bonus
Pension and health insurance
The successful candidate will be:
An enthusiastic teacher who can motivate, support and challenge students.
Creative in using teaching strategies and technology to help students to learn and progress through a second language.
Able to work in a Japanese environment and alongside Japanese colleagues.
You will be required to:
Prepare and deliver creative classes based around the Japanese Mathematics and English curriculum to Grade 2 primary school students.
Teach around 15 classes a week (Average annual working hours: 1,935)
Usual school hours: 8:20 - 18:20
Use a range of assessment strategies to provide feedback and assessment for students.
Be a homeroom teacher to a class of immersion students. This will involve pastoral care, forming appropriate relationships, safe-guarding and occasional interactions with parents.
Be flexible and work alongside colleagues, the majority of whom will be Japanese. You may be asked to help the school in capacities other than teaching, such as promoting the school at open school events on weekends
Ability in Japanese language is preferred but not a requirement. You will be working with a Japanese homeroom partner.
About Assumption Kokusai
Our school is situated 15 minutes’ walk from Hankyu Minoh station and 20 minutes’ walk from Minoh-Kayano station in the north of Osaka. It is a Catholic school and part of a network that covers 33 countries worldwide. Originally a girls’ school, it has been co-ed since 2017 when the immersion program was launched. Students have the option to study in the immersion program or not. Immersion primary school students have Homeroom, Mathematics, Science, Music and English classes conducted in English, with the rest of their classes taken in Japanese.
Applications must be sent to immersion@kokusai.assumption.ed.jp or https://forms.gle/7zjx1hDY8aCqgFp48 and must include:
Resume must be in the form provided here: https://bit.ly/49q0ppb (Download the file to edit.)
Cover letter addressed to The Principal, Assumption Kokusai Primary School
Short statement of your education philosophy (around 200 words)
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all genders and backgrounds who respect our Catholic environment.
Closing date for applications: 15 June 2026
Applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview time.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.
Find out more about Assumption Kokusai:
https://www.assumption.ed.jp/primary/
