Teacher ‹ Japan Guide - International Jobs in Japan - 2015

Established, forward-looking English school based in the Yoyogi Hachiman area of Shibuya, Tokyo, seeks motivated and responsible teachers to contribute to our plans for growth. We offer full-time positions and career development for the right people.

We work with a wide cross-section of adults and young learners at all levels in small, level-streamed groups. What really sets us apart is our teaching programme. The emphasis is very much on speaking, with dynamic, person-to-person lessons with a clear sense of direction. Successful applicants will have a strong commitment to working within a common teaching framework and extensively tried and tested course materials. (see symenglish.com).

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS



We are looking for responsive, quick-thinking teachers who bring their energy, enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom and who thrive on the reward of learner progress. Teachers will be good listeners and good communicators who are naturally able to make people feel at ease.

Teachers must be willing to learn and to enjoy a collaborative team-working environment and have the organisational aptitude that this entails.

We will only consider applications from qualified, native English-speakers. Applicants will have recognised TESOL / TEFL / CELTA qualifications, at least one year’s practical EFL experience and a genuine interest in teaching people from diverse backgrounds at all levels: references must be provided. Scissor-and-glue skills are not required.

Candidates must have permission to work in Japan (sponsorship is available for visa extension)

COMPENSATION



Teachers will work up to 40 hours weekly, 5 or 6 days depending on shift, Monday to Saturday. No Sundays or national holidays.



Minimum monthly salary ¥220,000



Travel costs from within the 23 wards of Tokyo will be reimbursed.



Twice-yearly, performance-based bonus system.



Statutory paid holiday entitlement



Health/accident insurance and pension.

CONDITIONS



Successful applicants will be available for interviews in Tokyo and will take part in our initial paid teacher-training programme over five days at the beginning of April.