TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TEACHING ADVENTURE IN JAPAN
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime cultural deep dive with full support, guaranteed placement and the chance to launch a meaningful career abroad.
About the Company
Since 2014, TravelGrad has helped globally-minded grads escape the traditional graduate career path and experience meaningful work abroad. With first-hand experience teaching and living overseas, the team offers personalised, end-to-end support for graduates looking to teach English in Japan — from application to arrival and beyond. You’ll be joining a trusted, friendly network of travel-savvy experts who’ll guide you every step of the way.
About the Opportunity
Join a 12-month teaching adventure in Japan with guaranteed placement as either an Assistant Language Teacher in a public school or a Main Classroom Teacher in a private language centre. Start dates are flexible, with full support on visa paperwork, job placement, and accommodation setup.
You’ll complete a 120-hour online TEFL course, connect with fellow grads via WhatsApp before departure, and arrive in Japan with a ready-made support system. Choose your location, tailor your experience, and immerse yourself in the vibrant, contradictory beauty of Japanese life — from bustling izakayas to serene shrines.
Investment: £1,349 (split payment available)
Includes TEFL course, placement, visa support, in-country assistance, and access to other teaching opportunities in Asia after your placement ends.
What We’re Looking For
- Native English speaker with a clean criminal record
- Undergraduate degree (or final-year student) in any subject
- Able to commit to a full-time, 12-month contract
- Enthusiastic about Japanese culture and open to learning the language
- A valid driving licence (required for public school placements)
- Excited to try teaching and explore a potential career path abroad
Ready to apply or request your place? Let’s get your Japan journey off the ground.