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For a year or a career, it's an experience of a lifetime!
Discover Japan teaching English with NOVA.
Do you want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced locations? 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!
Our Instructors:
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 toward the achievement of their goals.
Responsibilities:
The Employment contract particularly suits those who are seeking a traditional employer-employee relationship and who are seeking to experience life and work outside of the large urban centers, and in smaller cities, wherever company needs dictate.
The Employment contract comes with a starting monthly salary of up to 250,000 yen*. The contract has a fixed weekly schedule of five work days (including weekends) two days off (typically weekdays), and an average of 160 lessons per month over the one-year contract period.
It is important to note that Social Insurance premiums will be deducted from the first month’s salary and, regardless of when the Employee starts in the calendar month, the Employee will be liable for a full month’s worth of insurance premiums. Those who choose the Employment agreement will need to budget carefully for this.
After completing the fully paid initial training, there is a probationary period of two full calendar months, during which time the instructor receives guidance and feedback from their Instructor Support Manager or Instructor Manager. Upon successful completion of the Probation period, the employee assumes the status of a regular instructor and continues to receive feedback, training, and guidance, on both a regular and needs basis.
Job Benefits:
The salary for instructors on employment contracts, while competitive, is less than the remuneration for Independent Contractors, due to the other benefits and provisions made by the Employer. One lesson period is 50 minutes, which includes 40 minutes of teaching and 10 minutes of teaching and customer care-related duties.
On completion of probation, instructors on employment contracts may request these flexible work options:
School Requirements:
Additional School Requirements:
Qualifications:
After completing the fully paid initial training, there is a probationary period of two full calendar months, during which time the instructor receives guidance and feedback from their Instructor Support Manager or Instructor Manager. Upon successful completion of the Probation period, the employee assumes the status of a regular instructor and continues to receive feedback, training, and guidance, on both a regular and needs basis.
2-2-48 Katamachi, Miyakojima-Ku, 27, Osaka-shi, JP
The NOVA brand delivers high-quality instruction and other language services to those who wish to improve their communicative proficiency in foreign languages. Students of a wide range of ages and ability levels, from complete beginner to very advanced, can choose to take small group or private lessons face-to-face in one of the many NOVA school branches throughout Japan, over a video-conferencing system or online from the comfort of their own homes, or a combination.
In addition to conversation skills-based lessons, test preparation courses are offered to students studying for specific English tests such as TOEIC or TOEFL. Also popular is our range of NOVA Plus courses. Some of these courses focus on specific skills (such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.,) and some are geared toward specific purposes (such as business or travel).
As an additional supplement to classroom-style lessons, most branches also offer a conversation practice style of lesson known as Voice. Voice provides students with an opportunity to practice what they have learned in their lessons in a supervised, but self-directed forum to help them become more accustomed to and confident communicating naturally in a second language.
For younger learners, we offer NOVA Junior, a program developed specifically for children aged 3 to 12. Through our NOVA Junior program, students learn to read, write, and communicate confidently in English in a fun and supportive environment. The program is designed to complement what they learn in school and prepare them for future studies.
For students who are interested in languages other than English, French, German, Chinese, and Korean face-to-face lessons are also taught in selected branches across Japan. Lessons in all nine languages offered by NOVA (including English) are available through the Multimedia Center, based in Osaka.
The Multimedia Center offers both small group and private lessons, both online and through a video conferencing system. The curriculum mirrors the classroom curriculum with the added appeal of extra audio and visuals.
NOVA students on free-booking plans can take lessons at any NOVA branch within Japan, whenever seats are available in lessons of their ability level(s). NOVA branch schools are generally open seven days a week. On regular weekdays, schools are typically open from around midday until 9:30 p.m., and on weekends and national holidays from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Larger schools may be open from 10:00 a.m. through to 10:20 p.m. every day of the week. The Multimedia Center offers lessons up to 24 hours a day (depending on the language). This provides students who want to take lessons outside of regular branch opening hours, and also those who live in remote areas, extra scheduling options.
Advantages of NOVA's learning system:
Instructors:
All NOVA instructors are fluent speakers of the language that they teach. Some begin their NOVA careers with previous experience as educators and some with no prior teaching experience. Regardless, 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 toward the achievement of their goals.



Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

For a year or a career, it's an experience of a lifetime!
Discover Japan teaching English with NOVA.
Do you want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced locations? 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!
Our Instructors:
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 toward the achievement of their goals.
Responsibilities:
The Employment contract particularly suits those who are seeking a traditional employer-employee relationship and who are seeking to experience life and work outside of the large urban centers, and in smaller cities, wherever company needs dictate.
The Employment contract comes with a starting monthly salary of up to 250,000 yen*. The contract has a fixed weekly schedule of five work days (including weekends) two days off (typically weekdays), and an average of 160 lessons per month over the one-year contract period.
It is important to note that Social Insurance premiums will be deducted from the first month’s salary and, regardless of when the Employee starts in the calendar month, the Employee will be liable for a full month’s worth of insurance premiums. Those who choose the Employment agreement will need to budget carefully for this.
After completing the fully paid initial training, there is a probationary period of two full calendar months, during which time the instructor receives guidance and feedback from their Instructor Support Manager or Instructor Manager. Upon successful completion of the Probation period, the employee assumes the status of a regular instructor and continues to receive feedback, training, and guidance, on both a regular and needs basis.
Job Benefits:
The salary for instructors on employment contracts, while competitive, is less than the remuneration for Independent Contractors, due to the other benefits and provisions made by the Employer. One lesson period is 50 minutes, which includes 40 minutes of teaching and 10 minutes of teaching and customer care-related duties.
On completion of probation, instructors on employment contracts may request these flexible work options:
School Requirements:
Additional School Requirements:
Qualifications:
After completing the fully paid initial training, there is a probationary period of two full calendar months, during which time the instructor receives guidance and feedback from their Instructor Support Manager or Instructor Manager. Upon successful completion of the Probation period, the employee assumes the status of a regular instructor and continues to receive feedback, training, and guidance, on both a regular and needs basis.
Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly.
Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.
2-2-48 Katamachi, Miyakojima-Ku, 27, Osaka-shi, JP
The NOVA brand delivers high-quality instruction and other language services to those who wish to improve their communicative proficiency in foreign languages. Students of a wide range of ages and ability levels, from complete beginner to very advanced, can choose to take small group or private lessons face-to-face in one of the many NOVA school branches throughout Japan, over a video-conferencing system or online from the comfort of their own homes, or a combination.
In addition to conversation skills-based lessons, test preparation courses are offered to students studying for specific English tests such as TOEIC or TOEFL. Also popular is our range of NOVA Plus courses. Some of these courses focus on specific skills (such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.,) and some are geared toward specific purposes (such as business or travel).
As an additional supplement to classroom-style lessons, most branches also offer a conversation practice style of lesson known as Voice. Voice provides students with an opportunity to practice what they have learned in their lessons in a supervised, but self-directed forum to help them become more accustomed to and confident communicating naturally in a second language.
For younger learners, we offer NOVA Junior, a program developed specifically for children aged 3 to 12. Through our NOVA Junior program, students learn to read, write, and communicate confidently in English in a fun and supportive environment. The program is designed to complement what they learn in school and prepare them for future studies.
For students who are interested in languages other than English, French, German, Chinese, and Korean face-to-face lessons are also taught in selected branches across Japan. Lessons in all nine languages offered by NOVA (including English) are available through the Multimedia Center, based in Osaka.
The Multimedia Center offers both small group and private lessons, both online and through a video conferencing system. The curriculum mirrors the classroom curriculum with the added appeal of extra audio and visuals.
NOVA students on free-booking plans can take lessons at any NOVA branch within Japan, whenever seats are available in lessons of their ability level(s). NOVA branch schools are generally open seven days a week. On regular weekdays, schools are typically open from around midday until 9:30 p.m., and on weekends and national holidays from 10:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Larger schools may be open from 10:00 a.m. through to 10:20 p.m. every day of the week. The Multimedia Center offers lessons up to 24 hours a day (depending on the language). This provides students who want to take lessons outside of regular branch opening hours, and also those who live in remote areas, extra scheduling options.
Advantages of NOVA's learning system:
Instructors:
All NOVA instructors are fluent speakers of the language that they teach. Some begin their NOVA careers with previous experience as educators and some with no prior teaching experience. Regardless, 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 toward the achievement of their goals.


