NOVA English Instructors

NOVA, the largest English Conversation School in Japan, is currently recruiting native English instructors.

NOVA is perfect for candidates of all levels of experience, whether new to teaching or already accomplished in the teaching field, NOVA offers a modern, professional and supportive environment for those seeking a new challenge.

Advancement opportunities are available for those seeking to build a career in Japan.

NOVA’s network of schools extends across Japan and enrolled NOVA students have access to all NOVA schools and instructors. To ensure satisfaction and the same high-quality lessons every time, much care has been taken over many years to use the know-how acquired through experience to develop a core curriculum that has the right balance of structure and flexibility. Lessons are structured and fully-supported with all the materials and resources you need, ensuring that even on your first day of teaching after the initial training week, with any level of prior experience you will be well-equipped to teach well-structured and valuable lessons. At the same time, within the structure provided by the textbooks and training there is ample scope to tailor each lesson to the needs and interests of each client, adding value to your lessons, and allowing you to continue to refine your teaching skills, and build your own brand and base under the umbrella of the NOVA brand.

Career advancement opportunities are available to all, regardless of length of experience.

• Independent Contractor (6 months renewable)
• Directly managed NOVA schools all over Japan
• Private and small-group in-person and online lessons
• Clients of all ages (from young children to seniors) and abilities (from beginner to advanced)
• Typical schedule 12:50-21:10 Mon-Fri / 9:30-18:40 Sat/Sun/National holidays (schedule negotiable)
• Ongoing training available for professional development
• 1,452 - 1,952 yen per 40-minute lesson depending on the day, lesson type and group size. Potential monthly earnings (for reference purposes only): 260,000 yen for 40 lessons per week (including 3 weekdays and 2 weekend days)
• Incentives include monthly performance incentive, monthly Top 100 instructor incentive, skill band incentive after one year
• Visa sponsorship available for overseas applicants