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Pay Band: Project Based-Hourly Paid
No. of positions: 5
Country/Location: Japan
Department: English Teaching
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Local- 1 year
Contract Hours: Depends on business requirement. The teacher will teach classes on weekday evenings and/or at weekends (Saturday and Sunday) at our centres in Iidabashi and Musashi-Kosugi
Working location: Tokyo
Working Schedule: Variable schedule between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. from Mondays to Friday’s
Local restriction on employment: These roles are only open to applicants who currently have permission to live and work in Japan. If your current working visa is under the ‘Other’ category (e.g. professor, Instructor, Artist) you will need to apply for permission to work under the category (Engineer / Specialist in humanities / International services).
Income tax and national insurance:
- Your salary is a gross salary and is subject to local taxes and statutory deductions. The British Council will make deductions from your salary at source in respect of tax and other sums due where appropriate.
- If the laws and regulations of Japan require you to account directly for any tax or other sums that are due in respect of your salary, it is your responsibility to properly account for such tax and other sums to the appropriate authorities. The British Council will make no additional payments to you in respect of any liability for tax or other sums that you may have.
- Any liability you may have for tax or other sums due in other jurisdictions will be your responsibility, save as set out in this contract. No additional payment will be made to you by the British Council in respect of such liabilities.
Closing Date: 28th July 2026
Role Purpose:
Deliver engaging, high-quality English language lessons that support effective learning and contribute to the British Council's cultural relations mission.
The British Council Tokyo Teaching Centre is seeking qualified and experienced teachers to join our offsite Junior High School teaching team. This hourly paid role offers 12–18 teaching hours per week, Monday to Friday during school terms, with final schedules confirmed during onboarding.
Main Accountabilities:
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging, high-quality English language teaching while contributing to the British Council's mission of building connections, understanding, and trust through education and cultural relations.
As a Project-Based Hourly Paid Teacher, you will plan, prepare, and deliver learner-centred English language lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners and reflect the British Council's Global Teaching Standards. You will create inclusive and motivating learning environments, monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and encourage learner autonomy to support successful learning outcomes.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues to support the ongoing development of courses, teaching materials, and learning services. The role also involves participating in staff meetings, completing teaching-related administrative tasks, supporting school activities, and contributing to local marketing initiatives by promoting the British Council's programmes and delivering an excellent customer experience.
Building positive relationships with learners, colleagues, and stakeholders is central to this role. You will help learners develop not only their English language skills but also their understanding of the UK and opportunities for intercultural engagement through classroom and extracurricular activities.
As a member of the British Council teaching community, you will actively engage in professional development and performance management to maintain high standards of teaching and remain at the forefront of English Language Teaching (ELT) best practice. You will be expected to demonstrate strong subject knowledge, deliver well-planned and engaging lessons, make effective use of assessment and feedback, manage teaching resources efficiently, and uphold the highest professional standards.
The successful candidate will also ensure full compliance with the British Council's policies relating to safeguarding, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion, special educational needs and disability (SEND), and health and safety.
If you are a committed English language teacher with a passion for inspiring learners and delivering high-quality teaching, we encourage you to apply and become part of the British Council's global network of education professionals.
Qualifications
Essentials
- Undergraduate/University degree
- Cambridge CELTA/Trinity cert TESOL (TEFLi)
Desirables
- Recognised diploma in EFL i.e. DELTA/ Trinity Diploma (TEFLq)
- TYLEC, PGCE/BEd in Primary or relevant subject.
Language requirements
- High proficiency in English i.e. CEFR level of C2/ IELTS Band 8+ in each of 4 sections of the academic module.
Work Experience
Essential
- 2 years post-certificate experience (and/or equivalent to 1,200 hours).
- Experience in teaching relevant age groups to be specified by the centre
- Primary aged 6 to 10 (400+ hours)
- Lower Secondary aged 11 to 14 (800+ hours)
- Upper Secondary aged 15 to 17 (400+ hours)
Desirables
- Experience teaching in Junior High Schools
Salary & Benefits
- Salary:
- 4,484 yen/hour for teachers with a CELTA or equivalent
- 4,993 yen/hour for teachers with a DELTA or equivalent
- Payment for preparation for lessons and marking is included in the hourly teaching rate and will not be paid separately.
Important Information:
Possible Changes to Your Duties
You may be assigned to different duties designated by the British Council to meet operational demands.
Possible Changes to Your Place of Work
You may be transferred to a different workplace designated by the British Council to meet operational demands.
Renewal
Your employment is not renewable, and you shall resign from the British Council at the end of the employment term.
Right to Work: Applications are welcomed from candidates in Japan with a natural right to work. However, please note candidates must have a natural right to work in the country, on a permanent basis, as immigration clearance and/or on-going visa support is not provided by the British Council for this role. Relocation support is also not provided.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.
Safeguarding Statement
The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.
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