Careers at Kensington Kids Academy

Introduction

At Kensington Kids Academy, we are passionate about children’s education and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. We take pride in fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace for teachers who are as dedicated to their professional growth as they are to their students’ success.

Why Join Us?

We believe that great schools are built by great teams. Since 2019, Kensington Kids Academy has grown into a small community of passionate educators dedicated to excellence in English education.

What makes Kensington truly special is

  1. Our people: A diverse team with unique talents and personalities, all united by a shared purpose and vision.

  2. Our commitment to students: An unwavering commitment to fostering the academic potential and personal development of every student.

By joining our team, you’ll become part of a pioneering school that is setting a new standard for English education in Fukuoka. Together, we’re becoming the benchmark for excellence—the standard other schools aspire to emulate.

Open Positions: Position Open as of January 17, 2025

Kids English Teacher Position at Kensington Kids Academy

Are you a passionate English teacher who loves working with children? This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a school that prioritizes the academic success of its students and values the professional development of its team members.

At Kensington Kids Academy, we offer a supportive, rewarding workplace that encourages improvement and career advancement.

The ideal candidate should:

  • Be genuinely passionate about children’s education.

  • Be eager to grow and develop as an educator.

  • Be seeking their next professional step in a friendly and collaborative environment.

Job Details / Requirements:

  • Schedule: 5 days per week (Sundays + one additional day off, determined by the school).

  • Locations: Sakurazaka, HiraoJosui, Yakuin (assigned by the school).

Compensation: 

  • While specific details cannot be disclosed here, we offer competitive salaries that exceed industry standards, particularly after the first year of employment. Full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates during the interview process.

We offer:

  • Health insurance, Pension, Employment insurance

  • Transportation allowance.

  • Bonuses and salary increases.

  • Career development opportunities

  • Extensive Training provided as needed for new team members

Qualifications:

  • Native-level English proficiency.

  • At least 2 years of experience teaching kindergarten-aged children, including group lessons and K1 (ages 3–4).

  • Additional experience teaching elementary-aged children is preferred.

  • Have a valid visa

  • Have a University Degree

  • Current residency in Fukuoka (exceptions may be made for candidates relocating from other areas within Japan).

Application:

If you are interested in joining our school please send us:

  • Your C.V (in pdf format)

  • A cover letter (in pdf format)

at info@kensington-english.com

Please include:

  1. Your current visa status and expiry.

  2. Your current address.

Important Notes:

  • Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

  • Due to time constraints, we are unable to respond to any applicant questions unless they are selected for an interview.