Primary Homeroom Teacher – Tokyo, Japan – $3,740–$4,810 p/m (¥583,000–¥750,000) + Visa Sponsorship – April 2027

Salesian International School, Tokyo – Primary Homeroom Teacher

XPTeach is recruiting on behalf of Salesian International School, a Catholic school in Akabane, northern Tokyo. In April 2026 the school launched an International Class where almost every subject is taught in English, and it’s now hiring an experienced primary teacher to start on 1 April 2027.

The role

• Homeroom teacher for Year 1 or 2 (ages 6–8), with 25–35 bilingual and English-speaking students
• Teach English, Maths, Life Skills (introductory social studies and science) and Art, following the Japanese national curriculum
• Run a collaborative classroom with flexible seating and project-based STEAM lessons
• Build English literacy through differentiated teaching, and track learning with student portfolios
• Work alongside Japanese-language teachers and parents

What’s on offer

• ¥7,000,000 – ¥9,000,000 per year
• Work visa sponsorship
• Commuting costs covered
• Japanese language ability allowance
• Contract-completion bonus
• Health insurance and enrolment in the private school pension scheme
• 10 paid days of personal leave, plus Japanese public holidays and seasonal school breaks
• Professional development and a supportive international team
• Monday–Friday, 7:30am–5:00pm (often finishing earlier)

About the school
Founded in 1947 and run by the Salesian Sisters, the school offers a 12-year international pathway on one 8,400 m² campus, with a chapel, gym, swimming pool, science labs, and interactive whiteboards and tablets in every classroom.

Who we’re looking for
An experienced, qualified primary teacher who’s collaborative, student-centred and excited to teach in an English-immersion setting. US or Australian curriculum experience is a plus. Japanese ability is welcome but not required.

How to apply
Applications are made through XPTeach and reviewed as they arrive:
👉 https://xpteach.com/jobs/primary-school-homeroom-teacher-bil7dl

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