Teach English in Japan (Assistant Language Teacher)

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 214,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa processing support

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is supporting 2027 placements for Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan. South Africans with a Bachelor’s degree are invited to embark on a year of cultural immersion, school-based teaching, and personal growth, with a comfortable salary and visa support.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7), English-medium schooling, a valid SA driving licence and passport, and be adaptable, communicative and enthusiastic about new environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in any discipline
• Primary and secondary schooling completed in English medium
• Valid South African Driver’s Licence
• Valid passport
• Teaching, tutoring or childcare experience will be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, enthusiastic and comfortable working in a new cultural environment

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7)

Tools

Visa processing support

Job description

ASSISTANT LANGUAGE TEACHER – JAPAN

2027 Placement | Live & Work in Japan

Ready for an adventure?

Our client is seeking enthusiastic and adventurous South Africans with a Bachelor’s Degree to join their team as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan.

This is an exciting opportunity to live and work in Japan, experience a new culture, travel, and develop personally and professionally while working in a school environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in any discipline
• Primary and secondary schooling completed in English medium
• Valid South African Driver’s Licence
• Valid passport
• Teaching, tutoring or childcare experience will be advantageous
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, enthusiastic and comfortable working in a new cultural environment

Important Information

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are looking for international experience, cultural immersion and personal growth rather than a high-savings opportunity.

Candidates must:

• Have sufficient personal funds to cover initial travel and living expenses for up to 6 weeks before the first salary payment.
• Understand that the ¥215,000 monthly salary is intended to provide a comfortable local living standard
• Note that visa is for the individual successful applicant only – this is not a family visa
• Visa processing support is provided; however, visa costs, flights and relocation costs are not employer-funded

Why Japan?

Experience life in one of the world's most fascinating countries while gaining international work experience and immersing yourself in Japanese culture, food, traditions, technology, art and pop culture.

If you're adventurous, adaptable and ready to experience Japan — this could be your opportunity!