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Online English Teacher in South Africa (Flexible Hours)

school
The Really Great Teacher Company
location
Online, South Africa
Start date
Ongoing
2 years
10
  • University
  • Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
  • Associate/2-year Diploma
  • 1 year of teaching experience
  • Any field
  • TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours
    TESL/TEFL Certificate
    TESL/TEFL Diploma Level
  • TEFL certification required
  • South Africa

Minimum Qualifications:

English first language speaker.

Minimum 1 year of online teaching experience.

Completed tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree).

Accredited 120-hour+ TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification.

Clean criminal record.

 

Tech Requirements:

PC: Intel® Core™ i5 CPU @2.0GHz (2 Cores/4 CPUs) or better, 8GB RAM or greater.

Internet: Stable fiber connection (20 Mbps upload, 30 Mbps download, and ping 20 m/s) via LAN cable.

Backup Power: UPS with 4-5 hours battery life (if in an area with power interruptions).

Equipment: Noise-cancelling headset, HD webcam (720p),and a quiet, well-lit teaching space.

Why you’ll love this role:

Work from home: No commute, no stress. Teach from the comfort of your own space.

Connect globally: Teach adult students from Vietnam and experience a new culture without leaving your home.

Grow professionally: Access free courses and resources to enhance your teaching skills and career prospects.

Be part of a community: Join a supportive network of educators who share your passion for teaching.

Teaching English online can be challenging, especially with early morning shifts (3 AM - 6 AM SAST) and non-guaranteed hours. But what if these challenges could work in your favor?

Here’s the opportunity:

Early mornings = More freedom during the day. Use your afternoons for personal growth, family time, or even a second income stream.

Flexible hours = Control your schedule. Teach when it suits you, whether it’s early mornings or afternoons (2 PM - 6 PM SAST).

Non-guaranteed hours = No rigid commitments. Perfect for those who value flexibility over a fixed routine.

Position Details

Teaching Hours:

Weekdays (Mon-Fri): 3 AM - 6 AM SAST and/or 2 PM - 6 PM SAST (minimum 4 peak hours/day).

Weekends (Sat-Sun): 3 AM - 6 AM SAST and/or 2 PM - 6 PM SAST (minimum 5 peak hours/day).

Rate: $6 USD per hour.

Contract Type: Independent Service Provider.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

The Really Great Teacher Company offers Teacher Management & Development as a Service (TMaaS). With over 75 years of education industry experience, we know teachers like it’s nobody’s business. So we made it ours!

We are a specialist provider of high-quality teacher recruitment, management and development solutions to the global online education market.

The core services that we offer to our customers, which include brick and mortar, online only, and hybrid schools, are:
- Global recruitment and workforce planning of home-based teachers
- Teacher scheduling and class management
- Operational and teacher performance management
- Payroll and compliance
- Professional development, skills training and mentorship
- Personal development and wellness
- IT and tech support
- Business intelligence

Technology-rich operating processes enable the business to deliver its services from and to any location globally. We ensure uninterrupted, inspirational teaching, by a really great teacher that will consistently deliver on scheduled classes. Our team are passionate about providing our clients and the teachers that we represent with a service that delights them!

Our promise is simple: to ensure that our clients have The Best Teachers 24/7. Guaranteed. Delivering on this promise ensures that The Really Great Teacher Company keeps a clear focus on its vision of inspiring minds in order to bring the world closer together.

The business is headed up by an executive and management team that boasts decades of experience in teaching and managing commercial and educational operations throughout Asia and South Africa.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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