Teaching in Japan
Who do you teach?
The majority of our graduates teach at public Junior High schools. These are the seventh to ninth grades of schooling, with students aged between 12 and 15 years.
While situations vary from school to school, generally our graduates work alongside a Japanese Teacher of English (JTE) in a 'Team Teaching' environment.
As a major step towards improving English language education in Japan, the Japanese government has introduced English language instruction in Elementary Schools. Usually, our graduates are responsible for developing teaching materials and activities in consultation with the teacher for each class.
Working hours and benefits
You work approximately 29.5 hours per week. Classes are scheduled on weekdays only, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. Most teach approximately 20 to 25 forty-five to fifty minute classes per week. There are no evening, public holiday or weekend shifts, although occasionally attendance at a special school event such as the Sports Day or Cultural Day on a Saturday or Sunday may be required.
Prior to beginning your new assignment, all new TEFL England graduates undergo a comprehensive and professional training program. This covers such topics as: Working in Japanese Schools, Techniques and Activities, Effective Use of Textbooks, Elementary School classes, School Teaching Materials, First Day and First Class, as well as Survival Japanese.
Remuneration
Most TEFL England graduates qualify for a guaranteed salary of 250,000 yen per month, which includes a monthly attendance bonus component. National income taxes are approximately 7% and are automatically deducted from each employee's salary.
Many of you will be able to walk or cycle the short distance from your apartment to the school. If other transportation is required then this may be reimbursed.
Other benefits include:
- Subsidised, comprehensive health insurance partly covered by employer, offered at discount rates for all full-time employees.
- Free online Japanese lessons available.
- Generous vacation package, including all public holidays, winter and summer school holiday periods benefit all full-time positions.
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