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January & April 2027 ESL, CLIL/CBI/PBL, STEM & Humanities Teachers –Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba.
Sagan Speak Co., Ltd. – Education & Publishing
About Us:
Sagan Speak Co., Ltd. is a long-established education and publishing company supporting private and international schools across Japan. We provide:
① Full curriculum design and comprehensive educational programs
② Original course content and proprietary teacher training and professional development programs
➂ Experienced teachers across ESL, CLIL/CBI/PBL, STEM, Humanities, IB, and exam preparation
➃ Long-standing partnerships with leading schools and colleges
Why work with us?
We offer structured professional development, clear guidance, stable school placements, and ongoing mentoring throughout the academic year
Positions & Subjects Available (January & April 2027 Start)
We are hiring full-time, semi-full-time, and part-time teachers for January and April 2027 across Tokyo and the wider Kanto region.
We assign roles based on each applicant’s experience, qualifications, preferred subjects, and schedule.
Teaching Responsibilities (Lead Teacher Role)
• Lesson planning and material creation
• Test Design and marking
• Student evaluation
Subjects You May Teach
Depending on qualifications, applicants may apply to teach:
• ESL (all levels)
• STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics)
• CLIL, CBI, PBL programs
• IB courses (original and Japan-developed)
• Exam preparation: EIKEN, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge
• Alphabendi Link in to Going Global – an international mind-development program
These positions are ideal for applicants who currently reside in, or intend to relocate to, Tokyo or the surrounding areas by January or April 2027.
Minimum Requirements
• Able to start in January or April 2027. (Please state your earliest possible start date)
• Native level English proficiency
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Teaching certificate (e.g., TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or higher) for regular ESL courses
• Teaching experience in Japan, preferably in Japanese schools
• Valid work visa and currently reside in Japan
Additional Requirements (Non-ESL Subject Teachers)
Applicants for STEM, Humanities, or IB subjects should also have:
• Subject-specific teaching experience in home country, Japan or elsewhere
• Appropriate subject-specific qualifications
Ideal Candidate
• Clear Communicator and team player
• Flexible, reliable, culturally aware
• Creative and open to new instructional approaches
• Strong subject knowledge
• Basic Understanding of Japanese school culture
Employment Conditions & Compensation
• Contract Period: April 2027 – March 2028 (January hires begin duties prior to the main contract period)
• Workplace: Private schools & colleges
• Location: Kanto region — primarily Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa
• Contract Type: Dispatch & Direct
• Hours: 08:30–16:30 / 17:00 (up to 8 hours/day)
Schedules
1. Full-Time: Monday–Friday
2. Full-Time: Four weekdays + Saturday
3. Semi-Full-Time: Three or four days (Mon–Sat)
Salary
• ¥280,000–¥350,000/month (before tax), depending on qualifications, experience, schedule, responsibilities and duties
• Higher salary scales available for STEM teachers
• Visa sponsorship available
Support for Successful Applicants
• Dedicated recruitment manager
• A placement evaluation & support team
• Ongoing mentoring for teaching practice and well-being
Application Instructions
Cover Letter
Include:
1. Self-introduction: Background, home country, education, teaching experience (Japan and elsewhere), achievements, interests
2. Your nearest train station and whether you can relocate; include any existing relocation plans
3. Visa type and expiry date
4. Preferred schedule (1, 2, or 3)
5. Preferred age group
6. Earliest start date (January or April 2027)
For Part-Time Applicants
Specify:
• How many days per week you are seeking
• Available days and times
Application Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. English Resume
3. Recent Passport-sized photo
Resume Guidelines
Resume should include:
• Employers and positions (Japan and abroad)
• Duties and responsibilities for each role
• Grade levels and courses taught (for teaching positions)
• All education and certifications (Japan and abroad)
Photo Requirements
• Taken within the last 3 months
• A close-up, head-and-shoulders image
• In office attire
• With a friendly, professional expression
• On a plain background
Application Timing & Selection Process:
• Please send your application immediately
• Applicant-paced recruitment
• Successful candidates invited for an interview after initial screening
Future Applicants (after April 2027) are welcome
If applying for future positions, please specify:
• When your application is for
• Subjects you wish to teach (if not ESL)
• Your qualifications and training for that subject
• Your teaching experience (Japan, home country, elsewhere)
We look forward to receiving your application.
Recruitment Team
Sagan Speak Co., Ltd. – Education & Publishing
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