For Teachers

As a teacher, what do you want to achieve in Japan?

If you happen to walk into a Mayflower classroom, chances are you'd see the teacher fooling around a bit and laughing a lot. This won't be because she is not taking the job seriously enough; rather, it will be because this is a good way to reach our goals in teaching the English language. So if you can't see yourself doing this, then we are probably not the best place for you. You might be better off in the safe and utterly predictable (did I hear the word "robotic"?) atmosphere of a major chain school. If, on the other hand, you enjoy life and meeting people (don't forget that children are little people), and also if you prefer to be able to work on your own, make your own decisions and so on, then you could be very happy working at Mayflower.

As a matter of fact, many of our teachers have come from a background of teaching in Japan that has driven them to distraction. They grew tired of being mannequins and robots. Graduating to Mayflower has taught them some important lessons about themselves. So when they leave, after a year or two, they take with them the satisfaction of having discovered capabilities and strengths they never knew existed. In other words, they, too, will have grown.

You've seen the pictures on the other pages, so if you think this is worth the effort, then come along and see it for real. All it takes is an email or phone call. Our teachers come from a variety of backgrounds and countries; but the main criteria for us in choosing a teacher is that you should know your own language, possess a sense of humour to some degree, and generally present an agreeable personality. If you have experience of teaching in Japan, or even some teaching qualification, it will be an advantage, but will not be vital, since we will train you here. What we can offer you in return is a rewarding job and a satisfying, warm atmosphere.