ID 1134415 Language teacher - Japanese

languagetr; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Language Trainers is seeking a native Japanese speaker to provide weekly, freelance language lessons for an elementary learner in Cambridge. The role follows a two-to-one format with a two-hour session length, totaling 32 hours, starting around 2026-09-20.

Schedule is once per week, Sundays at 09:15, with a negotiable hourly rate. Ideal candidates hold a teaching qualification, have prior experience as a language teacher or translator, and possess a valid work permit.

Qualifications

• Native Japanese speaker or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience as language teacher, translator or interpreter.
• Valid work permit/visa.
• Live within 20 miles of Cambridge CB2 9GE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Japanese lessons in a two-to-one format.
• Adapt materials for elementary level attendees.
• Coordinate with student about Sundays 09:15 sessions.
• Maintain progress notes and report to Language Trainers.
• Operate as a freelance tutor with negotiable hourly rate.

Skills

Native Japanese

Teaching experience

Translator/Interpreter

Work permit

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

About Us

Language Trainers is an international language training company working with freelance teachers of 99+ languages in hundreds of cities worldwide. Founded in 2004, our motto is Any Language, Anytime, Anywhere (and Online).

We provide customized language training to professionals and private students for work, family, and travel purposes.

Position Details

• Reference ID: 1134415
• Course Type: General
• Format: two-to-one
• Total Hours: 32
• Session length: two-hours
• Location: CB2 9GE , Cambridge
• Student Level: Elementary
• Student Age Group: A: 17 and under
• Student's Schedule: once per week, (Sundays on 09:15)
• Student's Preferred Start Date: 2026-09-20
• Student's Motivation: children are half Japanese (mother's side). While they have some very basic understanding, it is still very elementary and they can't hold a conversation in Japanese. They have covered hiragana/katakana but don't have much reading fluency yet.

Ideal Candidate

• Be a native Japanese speaker and/or hold a relevant teaching qualification
• Have experience as a language teacher, translator or interpreter
• Have a valid work permit/visa
• Live within 20 miles of the specified location

Conditions

• Schedule and location may be flexible based on availability
• Hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
• Freelance position, with part-time hours
• We are not able to sponsor visas