Teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY) and Pre-Master Programme (MPP) students (online as well as face-to-face).
We are a study abroad company located in Tokyo that works with the Northern Consortium UK (NCUK) and Kaplan International to deliver International Foundation Year (IFY) and Master’s Preparation Programme (MPP) courses to Japanese nationals.
We are seeking an experienced and qualified English language teacher to lead our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes for the above courses. The role requires a deep understanding of and expertise in teaching and learning English as a second language, as well as a strong understanding of the academic skills required of university students in the UK.
Most of the EAP lessons are either two or three hours long, and there is no set textbook. The candidate must therefore be creative at lesson design and be able to draw on a range of sources such as EAP textbooks and authentic sources to create engaging and effective lessons.
Our learners’ levels range from CEFR B1 to C1, and the lessons are mostly online except for the IFY course, which is mainly face-to-face. The candidate must therefore be competent at both online and face-to-face delivery modes and live within commuting distance of our centre in Shibuya, Tokyo.
The role also includes one-to-one personal statement consultations and follow-up proofreading, IELTS exam strategy courses, and demo lessons at our promotional events.
While there are busy periods, there is plenty of time for teachers to prepare lessons and work on professional development. Similar to other university programmes, there may be opportunities for teachers to take extended time off outside the peak periods. Since most of the courses are online, teachers can work from home many months of the year. However, due to the nature of this role, teachers are not permitted to undertake other employment while working with us.
We maintain a forward-thinking, open working environment in which teachers are encouraged to develop their own approaches to teaching. While we have high expectations of teaching quality and student outcomes, there is considerable freedom to design lessons, select materials, and experiment with approaches that support effective learning.
Compensation and benefits:
Limited term full-time contract (until the end of this academic year in August 2027) with a high possibility of renewal subject to performance. The renewal contracts will be yearly renewed.
Contract length: 9-month starting from December 2026 until the end of August 2027
Salary: JPY 350,000 per month, including health insurance and pension
Commuting allowance: up to 20,000 yen per month
10 days of paid leave (plus surplus holidays when you work on national holidays)
Five working days: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 to 18:00 with an hour lunch break
Maximum taught hours per week: 17 hours during the peak time (May - July)
Accepting applicants who are already in Japan (No VISA sponsorship available)
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant teaching experience (Teaching English for Academic Purposes)
Qualifications and Experience
1. A relevant academic qualification at UK graduate level (Essential), such as Applied Linguistics, TESOL, or a related field, combined with relevant teaching experience. Suitable qualifications include DELTA (Cambridge Diploma in TESOL), an MA in TESOL, or Trinity DipTESOL.
Candidates holding a Level 5 TEFL qualification will also be considered, such as CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), Trinity CertTESOL, or another recognised initial TESOL/TEFL teaching qualification, provided they can demonstrate relevant teaching experience.
2. Minimum of two years’ teaching experience. This experience should relate to the delivery of a Western-style syllabus using Western conventions and methodologies.
3. The ability to support the teaching and double marking of other subjects such as Sociology, Economics, or Business Studies across the curriculum (Desirable).
4. An understanding of UK/Western higher education and the needs and requirements of international students (Essential).
5. Direct experience of higher education in an international context (Essential).
6. Experience in developing academic programmes (Desirable).
7. Experience of academic assessment and standards, and of quality assurance procedures (Desirable).
8. Experience of teaching non-native speakers of English (especially Japanese L1 speakers of English) (Desirable).
Hiring process:
Initial interview with the Academic Manager or the current Lead EAP lecturer.
Demonstration lesson (60 minutes). Further details will be provided following the initial interview.
Final interview with the College Manager
Offer letter
Please send your CV and Cover letter to: amin.ghorbani@beo.jp
Applications will be on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close if a suitable candidate is hired.
