Part-Time English Teacher in Kitakyushu|北九州・小倉の英会話講師求人

Kokura English School · English teaching job in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Part-Time English Teacher Job · Kitakyushu

Teach English in Kokura. Help adult learners speak with confidence.

Kokura English School in Bashaku, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka is hiring a part-time English instructor. Here, patient teaching, cultural awareness and reliability matter as much as excellent English.

Recruitment open¥3,000 starting wagePaid trainingOpen-ended employment
An English instructor speaking with an adult student in the Kokura English School classroom
¥3,000starting hourly wage
8–10 hourspaid initial training
16 blocksmonthly pay guarantee after review
1–3 daysper week
The warm, bright interior of Kokura English School
English teaching job in Kitakyushu

A small school where every lesson—and every teacher—matters.

Most of our students are Japanese adults, including beginners who may feel nervous about speaking. They need more than an English speaker: they need someone who can slow down, notice confusion, encourage without pressure, and treat every learner as an individual.

Because we are an independent school, instructors are not interchangeable. We are hiring one teacher and investing in careful training, honest communication and a long-term working relationship.

Adult beginnersMostly one-to-one lessons with Japanese adults
Prepared materialsReview the lesson content for 15 paid minutes
No routine reportsNo regular lesson records or homework checking
Careful matchingBegin with students suited to your experience
The instructor we hope to meet

Strong English is essential. Good teaching goes further.

We value patience, awareness, preparation and the ability to understand Japanese adult learners.

Required qualifications

Applications must meet every item below.

  • Native-level English proficiency
  • Japanese ability equivalent to JLPT N2
  • At least one year and 100 completed English lessons of teaching experience
  • Previous experience teaching adult learners
  • Valid permission to undertake paid employment in Japan
  • Reliable availability for an agreed recurring schedule
  • Genuine intention to work with us for at least one year

Preferred qualifications

These are welcomed, but not all are required.

  • Three or more years living or working in Japan
  • Experience teaching Japanese adult beginners
  • CELTA, CertTESOL, TESOL, TEFL or a similar qualification
  • Experience adapting one-to-one lessons
  • Strong understanding of Japanese communication culture
  • Ability to give corrections in an encouraging way

You may be a good fit if you can…

  • speak slowly and clearly when needed
  • allow learners time to answer
  • notice confusion that is not expressed directly
  • prepare carefully and be punctual
  • communicate openly with the school
  • build trusting relationships with students

A JLPT certificate is not required; Japanese ability is assessed during the interview. We recruit based on professional skills and suitability for the role, not nationality.

Employment & compensation

A premium rate, with a clear path to grow.

One paid work block is 60 minutes: 15 minutes of material review followed by a 45-minute lesson.

STARTING HOURLY WAGE¥3,000

Gross amount before statutory deductions. Initial training is paid at the same hourly rate.

One-year continued-service allowance: ¥30,000
Subject to attendance and performance criteria.
On joiningStarting wage¥3,000
6 monthsAfter performance reviewup to ¥3,200
12 monthsFor particularly strong performanceup to ¥3,500

Reviews consider reliability and punctuality, lesson quality, care for beginners, preparation and training participation, and communication/student feedback. Increases are considered through review and are not automatic.

Monthly pay examples at the starting rate

16 paid blocks¥48,000 / month
24 paid blocks¥72,000 / month

Transportation is paid separately. Sixteen blocks are guaranteed after a satisfactory three-month review while the agreed guarantee conditions are met. Additional blocks depend on student demand, availability and performance.

Guaranteed paid work

A more dependable start.

We know that stability matters when you are building a long-term working relationship with a new school.

1

Paid training

8–10 hours

Over approximately three to four weeks, at the same ¥3,000 hourly wage.

2

Training to 3-month review

8 blocks / ¥24,000

Guaranteed minimum paid work before the three-month review, subject to the agreed recurring availability.

3

After a satisfactory review

16 blocks / ¥48,000

Guaranteed minimum paid work after a satisfactory three-month review while the agreed conditions continue to be met.

The guarantee applies while you continue to offer and work the recurring schedule agreed in writing; as a guide, the 16-block guarantee normally requires availability on about two recurring days per week. If fewer student lessons are available for school-side reasons, paid lesson observation, practice teaching, material study or additional training may be assigned within the guaranteed blocks. After training, visits are normally scheduled with at least two consecutive paid blocks. A confirmed block remains paid if a student cancels on the day or the school cancels for its own operational reasons. Full conditions are provided in writing before employment.
Schedule & support

Clear expectations, careful onboarding.

Working schedule

  • Monday–Saturday, 10:00–17:00
  • Friday and Saturday evenings, 17:00–22:00, completely optional
  • Approximately 1–3 days per week
  • Regular days and hours agreed together
  • Side jobs permitted

Paid initial training

  • Teaching Japanese adult beginners
  • Using the school’s lesson materials
  • Lesson observation and practice teaching
  • Feedback on pacing, correction and use of Japanese
  • First students selected to match your experience
Employment type
Open-ended part-time employment
Probation
Initial three months beginning on the first paid training day, with no reduction in hourly wage
Recruiting organization
Kokura English School (Representative: Taiga Nakano)
Workplace & duties
On-site at the school in Bashaku, Kokurakita Ward. Duties are lesson preparation, adult English lessons and required paid training. No transfer is currently planned; any future change would be discussed and confirmed in writing.
Hours & days off
Sunday closed; other days off follow the agreed schedule. Statutory breaks apply. No overtime is normally scheduled, and all required work is paid.
Transportation
Actual public-transport expenses, up to ¥10,000 per month, based on the reasonable route registered at hiring. No dedicated staff parking.
Payroll
Month-end closing; payment on the 15th of the following month
Leave & insurance
Annual paid leave, workers’ compensation, employment insurance and social insurance are handled in accordance with applicable law and scheduled working hours.
Visa / work permission
You must already hold valid permission for paid work. We do not provide new visa or change-of-status sponsorship.
Future hours
Additional hours may be offered as demand grows. A five-day or full-time position would use a separate agreement.
Taiga Nakano, founder of Kokura English School
Message from the founder

A place where students and instructors both feel respected.

“Many of our students have studied English before but still feel nervous about speaking. A good instructor helps them feel that mistakes are acceptable and progress is possible. I hope to meet someone who is patient, dependable, interested in Japanese learners, and willing to improve together with the school. In return, I want to provide careful training, honest communication, fair compensation and a working relationship that can continue for years.”

Taiga NakanoFounder, Kokura English School

Our school & job location

A calm, welcoming classroom in Bashaku, Kokura.

Kokura English School is at Space Taki 103, 2-1-29 Bashaku, Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 802-0077. It is a five-to-six-minute walk from Tanga Station, and public transport is recommended.

View the school location and access

Selection process

A thoughtful, straightforward process.

  1. Application reviewCV, experience and availability
  2. Bilingual interviewEnglish and Japanese
  3. Practical assessmentPaid teaching assessment
  4. Employment offerWritten conditions provided
  5. Paid training8–10 hours over 3–4 weeks

The practical teaching assessment is paid at ¥3,000 for 60 minutes, plus actual public-transport expenses up to ¥1,000.

Frequently asked questions

Before you apply.

Must I be a foreign national or a native speaker?

No nationality is required. We assess applicants on native-level English proficiency, Japanese communication ability, adult-teaching experience and suitability for the role.

Do I need a JLPT certificate?

No. You need Japanese ability equivalent to JLPT N2, but holding the certificate itself is not required. We assess your communication ability during the interview.

Is a university degree required?

No specific university degree is required. We evaluate your English and Japanese communication, teaching experience, practical lesson skills, reliability and suitability for Japanese adult learners.

Does the school sponsor a work visa?

No. Applicants must already hold a status of residence or permission that allows the proposed paid employment in Japan.

Are evening lessons required?

No. Friday and Saturday evening work from 17:00 to 22:00 is completely optional.

What if the school does not have enough student lessons?

Within the guarantee conditions, paid observation, practice teaching, material study or additional training may be assigned for school-side shortfalls.

Can I have another job?

Yes, side jobs are permitted, subject to your work-permission conditions and the recurring availability agreed with the school.

Application / 応募

Apply to teach with us.
講師に応募する

Recruitment is open year-round. Please complete every required field and attach your CV or résumé.

Please prepare / ご用意ください
  • CV or résumé / 履歴書
  • Teaching history / 指導歴
  • Regular availability / 勤務可能時間
  • Japanese answer, 200–400 characters / 日本語回答