About Anchor English

Anchor English is a UK-based English school, English language consultancy, and English teacher recruitment agency. We specialise in recruiting teachers for English teaching positions in Japan, and we are the sole Scottish agent for Shane English School. We accept applicants from anywhere in the UK and since our application process is largely web-based (see below), distance is no problem. For residents in the north our service is especially convenient since the entire recruitment process, from interview to visa application to orientation, is conducted locally. In addition, and in contrast to many other recruitment agencies, we have direct personal knowledge of living in Japan and teaching English with Shane in particular. This is because all our staff have themselves previously worked for Shane Corporation in Japan and therefore have first-hand knowledge of the jobs for which they recruit.

Japan is a great place to teach English but it's a daunting step to accept a teaching job in such a distant and relatively unknown country However, we can give applicants a very full and personal idea of what to expect - socially, work-wise, and culturally - and thus help to ensure the move to Japan is successful.

Anchor English conducts the entire recruitment process on behalf of Shane Corporation. Our tasks as a recruiter are to:

• Conduct the initial interview
• Make the job offer
• Arrange for a work visa
• Conduct an orientation day

  In addition we liase with Shane Corporation Japan, and basically attend to all the administrative affairs associated with your trip to Japan right up to when you board the plane. Even after you arrive we like to maintain contact.
  
  A note on fees
  Don't worry, our business arrangement is with Shane Corporation so our service is free to recruits.
  
  

Web-based application process

To speed up and facilitate your trip to Japan we conduct a large proportion of the selection process using the Internet and telephone. Nearly all documentation will be sent and returned via email, apart from any which requires a signature. We prefer to conduct face-to-face interviews but in cases where a candidate lives at a great distance a telephone interview may be possible. However, please be aware that part of the recruitment process involves an orientation day at our offices. This is arranged at mutual convenience but attendance is compulsory. Job offers are conditional upon a personal meeting and no offer will be made unless we are sure the candidate is suitable.

Remember, you need to apply for positions at least 2-3 months in advance of the start date. (Current vacancies). This is because of the time it takes for the immigration authorities to issue your work visa.
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