TEFL UK
English Teacher – Japan Public Schools, Visa Sponsored (April 2027)
Requirements
Applicants must have a full bachelor's degree from an accredited university and native-level English, demonstrated by being born and schooled in a recognized English-speaking country or having at least 12 years of education entirely in English. Applicants must be able to complete a full contract year; teaching experience and Japanese language skills are not required, and a TEFL certificate is optional.
Job Description
English Teacher — Teach in Japan 2027
TEFL UK is recruiting English teachers for Interac, Japan's largest private provider of Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs). This is a salaried, visa-sponsored role teaching in Japanese state schools on a 12-month contract, with no limit on how many times you can renew.
No Japanese needed. No teaching experience needed. No placement fees.
This is a placement role. Successful applicants will live and work in Japan.
What's included
- Salary of ¥2.4–3 million a year (approx. £13,000–£16,500), paid in 12 equal monthly instalments, so you're paid through the school holidays
- Full Instructor Visa sponsorship, with visa costs reimbursed
- An apartment found for you by Interac, close to your schools (you pay the rent, typically around ¥53,000 a month)
- Up to USD $1,200 towards your flights
- Enrolment in Japan's national health insurance
- Monthly commuting costs reimbursed
- No application or placement fees through TEFL UK
Requirements
- A full bachelor's degree in any subject from an accredited university. Diplomas, HNDs and foundation degrees aren't accepted for the visa.
- Native-level English: born and schooled in a recognised English-speaking country, or 12+ years of education entirely in English
- Able to complete a full contract year
- A TEFL certificate strengthens your application but isn't required. Interac provides training before you start.
Why Interac rather than JET?
You can apply at any time of year rather than waiting for the annual government application window. Your regional preferences are considered, and there's no cap on renewals, so you can stay as long as you like.
How to apply
Apply through TEFL UK for free support at every stage: document checks, interview preparation, visa processing and arrival in Japan. Applications are open now for April 2027 and mid-year starts.
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About TEFL UK
We started out teaching English as a Foreign Language over 15 years ago and TEFL is our passion - it’s what makes us happy! We truly believe that English language education can transform lives for the better. We’ve seen students flourish, be inspired and have positive life experiences - all through learning English. We set up TEFL UK as a resource for anybody who loves helping others learn and is interested in teaching English. Our TEFL programs are designed from the whiteboard up! We want you to be ready for your first class, whether that be teaching email etiquette to a group of Japanese business people or teaching phonics to a class of Colombian pre-schoolers! Wherever you go with TEFL, we’re excited to learn about you and support you in your journey. Unlike many other training companies, TEFL UK is owned and operated by TEFL teachers. Teaching is at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to providing the highest quality of training so that our graduates leave us with a wealth of lesson ideas, strategies and grammatical understanding. We pride ourselves on inspiring our graduates to teach English lessons that are engaging, challenging and fun.