Westgate: Teach at University in Japan
Westgate aims to shape the future of English education in Japan. They have been providing conversation-based practical English lessons since 1983 and hire over 400 instructors every year.
Generations of Japanese students have developed their communicative English skills and cultural awareness through their programs. As well as helping to shape the direction of their students’ lives and careers, they have also been a gateway to career development for countless English instructors around the world.
Westgate is now accepting applications for the Spring 2025 term!
About the position
Westgate is seeking highly motivated educators to teach English at universities in Japan. This unique opportunity is for bright teachers eager to enrich their teaching skills while realizing the dream of exploring a foreign country.
Location: Kanto Region (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba Prefectures) and Aichi Prefecture (in and around Nagoya city)
Position: University English Language Instructor — Classroom-based position
Student ages: 18 years and up
Contract period:
- Fall term: September to December / January / February (approx. 3 to 5 months)
- Spring term: April / May to July (approx. 3 to 4 months) 4)
Benefits
Compensation:
- Approximately 260,000 yen per month for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification, but less than 499 hours of actual classroom teaching experience.
- Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors with a teaching certificate or qualification who have 500+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience.
- Approximately 275,000 yen per month or more for instructors who have 1000+ hours of actual classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching qualifications.
*Note: Compensation is based on an hourly rate of pay. Exact monthly earnings fluctuate, but over the course of a contract period average out to the figures listed above.
Other benefits:
- Housing can be arranged at the cost listed below, which covers rent, utilities, and monthly maintenance fees:
- a) 81,000 yen per month for a private room in a social residence, or
- b) 98,000 yen per month for a studio-type apartment
- Flight reimbursement
- Medical Insurance
- Employment Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Help with finding accommodation
- Working visa sponsorship is available
- Renewable contract
Requirements
University graduates with a bachelor’s and/or more advanced degree, plus one of the following:
- a) Experience teaching EFL/ESL in a classroom environment, along with a teaching certificate (TEFL/TESL/TESOL) and/or teaching credentials or qualifications (elementary/primary/secondary)
- b) 1000+ hours of EFL/ESL classroom teaching experience in lieu of teaching certificates, credentials, or qualifications
- * No Japanese language ability is required.
- * Non-EFL/ESL teaching experience may be considered.
Technical requirements:
Instructors will need to use their own computers to work and teach during their employment with Westgate. Occasionally, they are required to bring their own laptop to the campus.
In order for instructors to be able to work smoothly through Westgate’s IT system, the following hardware requirements would need to be met:
- CPU: Intel Core i5 or higher; Apple M1 Chip or higher
- Memory: 8GB or higher
- Internet speed: 10Mbps or faster with a stable connection
- Operating System: • Microsoft Windows 10(Home or Pro) Version 22H2 or newer; Microsoft Windows 11(Home or Pro) Version 23H2 or newer; Apple macOS Ventura 13.7 or newer (Instructors who use another OS would need to check with them for confirmation about whether that OS is acceptable or not.)
- Browser: Microsoft Edge; Google Chrome latest version; Apple Safari 18 or newer
- Valid and active anti-virus software
- Web camera and microphone
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Instructors must agree to install applications that are required by Westgate.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying to Westgate’s program, please read the “Application Information for the Spring 2025 Term” on their website for more details and fill out the Online Application Form.
They will contact you by email shortly after you have completed the form.
You can also find more information about their programs and policies on their website: https://www.westgatejapan.com/