Positions

There are 3 positions available for UK graduates on the JET Programme: Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) and Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA).

On average, the UK JET Programme sends over 100 ALTs and up to 10 CIRs to Japan each year. The UK’s SEA position will open for applications as and when the need for a specified sports professional is requested. To read more about the experiences of current and former participants on the JET Programme, click here.
 

ALT

CIR

SEA

ALT

Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) work as assistants to Japanese Teachers of English (JTEs), under the instruction of the principal or supervisor at their job placement (elementary school, junior high school, senior high school, board of education, etc.)

Team teaching is where an ALT’s skills shine. ALTs work together with JTEs, making use of each of their strengths to create effective, engaging lessons.

Click here to learn more about the ALT position.

CIR

Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) work at international affairs offices in local governments and have a high proficiency in Japanese. They generally engage in duties related to international exchange. 

CIRs help promote cross-cultural understanding within the community and workplace, through supporting foreign residents and engaging in translation and interpretation work.

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SEA

Sports Exchange Advisors (SEAs) promote internationalisation and coaching through the universal language of sports. These sports professionals work for local governments and assist in sports instruction, training and the planning of sports related projects.

Please note that availability for the SEA position is scarce and dependent on the sport specified for the role.

Click here to learn more about the SEA position.