LR x NOVA English Instructor

Company Information

A well-established and recognized brand in the language school industry in Japan. NOVA offers private and small-group face-to-face and online lessons to clients of all ages, from young children to seniors, and abilities, from beginner through to advanced, as well as some online supplementary study programs for larger groups. It boasts a wide selection of courses and study options to match each client’s lifestyle and study goals, whether they be studying for a specific English test, such as TOEIC® or TOEFL®, studying for a specific purpose, such as business or travel, studying to improve a specific area, or a combination. With its vast range of in-house developed courses, coursebooks, teaching support materials, and training programs, NOVA is dedicated to delivering high quality language instruction, customer satisfaction, and giving its clients the opportunity to learn from and interact with people from different countries and cultures.

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.

NOVA English Instructor

Want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced places? Want to experience a different culture and lifestyle? Gain some work experience in the field of education? Come work with us as a Language instructor at Nova Japan!

NOVA is perfect for candidates of all levels of experience, whether completely new to teaching or already accomplished in the teaching field, and seeking a new challenge. Career advancement opportunities are available to all, regardless of length of experience.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic English Instructor who is committed to making a positive impact on students' lives, we would love to hear from you. Join our team at NOVA and help shape the future of English language education.

At a glance: 

Remuneration is calculated per lesson period, according to the type of lesson and the number of students in attendance.

NOVA English Instructor

To ensure a successful application process, please review the following job requirements:

• Native level English ability.
• Availability: All teaching positions are school-based, with shift start and finish times between 12:50-21:10 on weekdays, and 9:30-18:40 on weekends and national holidays. Saturdays, Sundays, and weekday evenings are the busiest times and are often required.
• Visa Eligibility: Applicants must be able to obtain a visa with permission to work in Japan. NOVA is able to sponsor work visas for applicants with a Bachelor Degree or higher.
• Student Diversity: Instructors are required to work with a diverse range of students, including children.

If you meet these requirements, we encourage you to proceed with your application. However, if you do not meet the specified criteria, we kindly request that you refrain from applying at this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Responsibilities:

• Selecting, planning and conducting lessons
• Monitoring student performance and reporting on student progress
• Performing demonstration lessons and level assessments for new or potential students
• Promoting available products and services
• Maintaining a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment

As an English Instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students from various levels of English ability, helping them develop their English language skills and achieve their academic goals. 

Every instructor completes a comprehensive training program before they start teaching for NOVA. The program equips them with everything they need to be able to teach high quality lessons and provide excellent customer service. All NOVA instructors are committed to meeting and exceeding student expectations and supporting student progress towards the achievement of their goals.