Teacher Recruitment in Japan: Costs and Services

Compare Teacher Recruitment Platforms in Japan

Japan's foreign-teacher market is divided among major expatriate job boards, specialist teaching listings, direct employer recruitment, and placement services.

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Japan Recruitment Options

Public prices are shown where available. “Not publicly displayed” means a school may need an account or sales quotation; it does not mean the service is unavailable.

Platform or service	Advertised cost	What schools receive
Global School Scout	From US$30/month	8 monthly posts, professional school profile, applicant tools, reviews, AI assistance, and no per-hire fee
GaijinPot Jobs	Employer pricing not publicly displayed	General Japan job platform; employer pricing is not publicly displayed
Jobs in Japan	Employer pricing not publicly displayed	General job board rather than a dedicated school recruitment and applicant-management system
Ohayo Sensei	Employer pricing not publicly displayed	Teaching-jobs publication; employer pricing and applicant tools are not publicly displayed
TEAST	Free standard 30-day post; paid upgrades	Free standard listing; additional visibility requires paid upgrades
Recruiters and dispatch companies	Varies by contract	Can provide sourcing or staffing, but the school may not own the long-term candidate relationship

Why Schools Choose Global School Scout

More Than a Job Advertisement

A searchable school profile, current jobs, employer information, reviews, and applicant management stay connected in one place.

Predictable Hiring Costs

Post multiple vacancies without paying a new placement commission every time your school hires a teacher.

Support That Scales

Premium and Platinum plans include individual recruitment services such as sourcing, résumé prescreening, interviews, teaching demonstrations, and dedicated recruiter support.

The Difference Becomes Larger With Every Hire

A standalone recruiter charging US$300–US$3,000 per teacher could cost US$1,200–US$12,000 for four hires. Global School Scout Premium and Platinum include individual recruitment services such as sourcing, résumé prescreening, interviews, teaching demonstrations, and dedicated recruiter support—without a separate placement commission for every hire. For multiple hires, either plan can cost less than paying a standalone recruiter per teacher.

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Prices and features reviewed in August 2026 from the linked public employer or job-board pages. Provider pricing and terms may change. Standalone recruiter fees vary by country, role, and contract.

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