Pumpkin English School is looking for full-time children's English
language teachers.
Pumpkin English School was established in 1986 in Kyushu, the most
southern part of Japan above Ryukyu islands.
We specialize in children's English education
for students ages from 3 to 18. We offer
a very high standard of education with small
classes that allow maximum student-teacher
interaction. We train our native English
teachers in our specialized curriculum prior
to teaching. We provide all necessary resources.
Our Japanese staff, proficient in English,
supports the native staff at all times.
Basic Requirements:
1. Native English speaker
2. 4 or 2year university/college graduate
3. Committment to a 1year renewable contract
4. Interview in Miyazaki, Kyushu at own cost
(negotiable)
Preferences:
1. Experience with children
2. English teaching experience
3. TEFL/TESL certificate
4. Musical Talent
Terms of Employment: Spring.2011〜Spring. 2012
Monthly Salary: \250,000
Thank-you money: \100,000, the equivalent to a 1 way airplane
ticket after completing 2 years of work
Hours: 40 working hours including a maximum of
21 teaching hours
Holidays: 2 days off a week (Sunday/Monday)
Most national holidays
Sick leave: 2days annually
Vacation: 2 week summer vacation (dates fixed)
2 week Christmas vacation
(dates fixed)
1 week Golden week ( April
29th - May 5th)
Housing: Semi-furnished apartment with a fridge and
a washing machine. The school will pay the
deposit and keymoney. Teacher pays monthly
rent (approximately \35,000).
Miyazaki is a medium-sized city. It has a
population of 300,000 people. We have the
beautiful ocean and also moutains which give
us great opportunities to do all different
kinds of outdoor sports. The cost of living
is one of the lowest in Japan, and it was
selected as one of the best places for living
by the Japanese people.
Teachers' Commentaries
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After working my first year and a half in this country for one of the largest English Schools in Japan it was a huge relief to find a company that put speaking and understanding English first, rather than just making money! It couldn't be in a better location either. Miyazaki is one of the most beatiful places in Japan in my opinion・・・ and the Surf rules too!! Chris Wheeler |
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I've been living in Japan for 2 years. I
moved to Miyazaki in Oct.'02, because I love
surfing and warm weather. I really like working at Pumpkin and it's great teaching the kids English. I hope to see the kids improve their English over the next few years. The material that is used at Pumpkin and the way it's set out has impressed me a lot. Stuart Ballantyne |
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I came to Miyazaki for the climate and the
beach, and I am lucky to have found Pumpkin
English School. I wanted to teach more than
when I was an ALT. The kids are great, and
I always enjoy class. The style of teaching
is fun, yet serious enough to see their progress.
I really like the atomosphere here too. Miyazaki
is a great place to live. Perry Wilson |
 | Teaching English here in Miyazaki over the
last two years has been an enriching experience.
I've found that this corner of Japan has
it all, beautiful countryside, fantastic
Onsen and incredible food. I feel very fortunate
to be able to work with great people and
share English with some really wonderful
kids. Pumpkin English School has given me
the opportunity to continue developing my
ESL teaching skills. It's nice to work in
a learning community where all involved are
dedicated to high standards as well as effective
instruction. I've enjoyed watching my students
grow and discover their English identities.
A great school, gorgeous location, what more
could you ask for? William Roepke |
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I love the sun, sea, palm trees and relaxed pace of life, not to mention the kind people. I joined Pumpkin English School in November 2004 and was immediately amazed by how well the students spoke English, especially compared to students at other schools I've met. The PLS system is fast paced, great fun and the kids love it and learn so much. The school is very well organised, has a vast bank of materials and lots of training is involved thus making it a thorough and exciting way for kids to learn English. Kristy White |
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Miyazaki is a great place to live. I've been here for nearly four years now. I started working Pumpkin English School lin November 2004 and have really enjoyed it. My previous job was at a high school and didn't give me much of a chance to interact with students at personal level. I really appreciate the relationship between students and teachers here at Pumpkin. Classes are small with a maximum 9 students. This has allowed me to get to know my pupils and to make a differrence in their lives. Rachael Withers |
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