Careers at Kensington Kids Academy

Join a School That Puts Purpose and Joy Before Profit

Kensington Kids Academy is an established, foreign-owned English school based in central Fukuoka, Japan. Since 2019, we’ve built a strong reputation for offering high-quality English education through engaging, academically focused lessons. At the same time, we’re committed to creating a collaborative and supportive workplace where teachers can grow professionally and do meaningful work.

At Kensington, we put purpose over profit, and every decision we make is guided by what is academically best for our students. That principle shapes everything—from how we design our lessons to how we support our teachers.

We currently operate three schools—Sakurazaka, HiraoJosui, and Yakuin—and are launching our first international kindergarten in April, 2026.

Hear From One of Our Teachers

Want to know what it’s like to teach at Kensington Kids Academy? In this video, Ms. Fiona, who spent four years with us before returning to her home country, shares her experiences working at Kensington, what makes our school unique, and her advice for new teachers considering joining our team.

Kids English Teacher FT Position at Kensington Kids Academy

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

At Kensington Kids Academy, we offer a supportive, rewarding workplace that encourages growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Genuinely passionate about children’s education

• Eager to grow and develop as an educator

• Seeking their next professional step in a friendly and collaborative environment

Job Description:

As a Kids English Teacher at Kensington Kids Academy, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging English lessons to young learners in a supportive, academically focused environment. You will teach small groups (maximum 10 students per class) or private students using a structured curriculum and a range of activities designed to build language skills, confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning.

Your role will involve:

• Planning and teaching age-appropriate English lessons to kindergarten and elementary-aged students (group and private)

• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports each child’s academic development

• Actively collaborating with assistants and fellow teachers

• Using the provided curriculum while incorporating your own creative ideas and teaching style

This position is ideal for educators who are passionate about early childhood education and are excited to contribute to a strong, cooperative teaching team.

Job Details:

• Start Date: As soon as we find the right person

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

Locations: Central Fukuoka – All locations are easily accessible by bike (HiraoJosui, Ropponmatsu, Akasaka, Sakurazaka, 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:

• Friendly, professional and rewarding working environment

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support

• Genuine investment in helping you grow as a confident, capable educator

• Health insurance, Pension, Employment insurance, Paid holidays, Transportation allowance

• Bonuses and salary increases

Qualifications:

• Native-level English proficiency.

• Minimum 2 years of experience teaching kindergarten-aged children, including group lessons and K1 (ages 3–4), preferably in an international kindergarten.

• Additional experience teaching elementary-aged children is strongly preferred.

• Valid visa

• University degree

• Current residency in Japan is required (Fukuoka residency preferred but not mandatory)

How to Apply:

Please send the following documents (PDF format preferred) to info@kensington-english.com :

• Your CV

• A cover letter

Also include:

• Your current visa type and expiry date

• Your current address

Important Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

• Due to time constraints, we are unable to respond to general applicant inquiries unless selected for an interview