Japanese Language Teacher to Adults

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for enthusiastic and experienced Japanese teachers to join their Foreign Languages team. This role focuses on teaching face-to-face adult group classes, with most lessons taking place in the evenings and some on Sunday mornings. As part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive, international community of teachers, with access to resources, professional development, and a lively student community.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Japanese lessons to adult learners.
• Design creative and effective learning materials.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Create an inclusive and motivating classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high teaching standards.
• Complete attendance records and progress reports as needed.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Native or proficient Japanese speaker
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Initial Japanese teaching qualification
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience to groups
• Bachelor's degree
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be currently based in the UK

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• 420-hour Japanese language teacher training course or equivalent
• Experience teaching using Minna no Nihongo
• Bachelor's Degree in Japanese Language Education
• Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
• Experience in teaching in-company and one-to-one courses

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £39.61 per hour + holiday pay.
• Professional development: Access to IH teacher training and development programmes.
• Great perks: Free language courses, Perks at Work, access to the IH London Teacher Portal.
• A friendly, supportive team and excellent working conditions in central London.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with subject: Japanese Teaching Position. Please note that if you are successful at the interview stage all offers are subject to a right to work in the UK eligibility check, us receiving two references, a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Police Check (if living abroad) that are considered satisfactory to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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