Teacher of Japanese

At The Perse School Singapore, we cultivate a happy and nurturing environment that inspires students to develop a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for a fulfilling, successful future. To deliver on our mission of inspiring students to love learning, we embrace The Perse Way — a distinctive educational approach developed over 400 years that places our values at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Teachers of Japanese to join our expanding team in August 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Japanese across the Primary and/or Senior levels, fostering students’ language proficiency, cultural awareness, and confidence in communication. This role requires a genuine passion for the Japanese language, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to deliver creative and engaging lessons within a diverse, multicultural learning environment. Qualifications AJLC certification or equivalent is preferred Non-native speakers are welcome to apply (JLPT N2 or above required) Experience Preferably at least 2 years of experience teaching Japanese Prior experience working in a school setting is an advantage (as duties include administrative roles, extracurricular activities (ECA), conducting parent-teacher conferences in English, and preparing report cards and assessments) Candidates will be required to conduct a demo lesson during the interview (without students) Language Requirements Native-level Japanese or JLPT N2 and above Strong English communication skills Ability to teach Japanese in English to non-native Japanese students (indirect teaching method) Ability to independently handle communication with English-speaking parents, participate in school meetings, and understand instructions in English Non-native Japanese speakers are welcome to apply as long as they have JLPT N2 or above (or equivalent). A demo lesson will be required, so please feel free to apply Job Responsibilities Teach Jap