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TEFL jobs in Japan

There are currently 6 TEFL/TESOL teaching jobs in Japan. Browse the vacancies below and enquire directly - open to Global English graduates and trainees.

Government-approved scheme

Japan JET Programme New

Japan's flagship government exchange scheme placing graduates as Assistant Language Teachers in public schools nationwide.

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English Teachers for Japan New

Teach students of all ages, from children to adults, at private language centres across Japan.

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EFL jobs in Japan New

Enthusiastic teachers wanted to work with children (up to age 15) at a long-established, nationwide private ESL company in Japan. New teachers welcome.

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TEFL jobs Japan New

Teachers wanted for a major language school with locations across Japan, teaching conversational English to children and adults.

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Japan EFL Teachers New

A leading private provider of Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) to the Japanese state school system is accepting applications from motivated, committed educators for vacancies across Japan, with...

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Japan English Instructors New

Teach English one-to-one to adults in Japan's major cities. Design your own flexible schedule and build a career. Native and non-native English teachers welcome.

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Teaching English in Japan

Japan vacancies are listed on our Asia jobs board. One of the roles here is a government-approved scheme, which recruits to a published national timetable rather than advert by advert.

From our country guide, Teach English in Japan

Japan generally represents the more lucrative end of the market for TESOL teachers. Demand is high, salaries generally good although wages have been static for a few years, prospects for even the novice teacher are good.

Teaching Conditions in Japan

TESOL teachers in Japan can expect favourable contract conditions, including:

  • One-year renewable contracts

  • Paid holidays

  • Assistance with accommodation

  • Flight reimbursement (occasionally offered)

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Official contacts for Japan