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Remote English Teacher Position in Cape Town (Guaranteed Hours)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (any field)
  • Accredited TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (120+ hours)
  • At least 6 months of teaching or tutoring experience
  • Reliable computer setup and home workspace

Responsibilities

  • Deliver online English lessons to adult students using provided teaching materials
  • Maintain a professional remote teaching environment and adhere to scheduled hours (up to 30 hours weekly)
  • Participate in Inspire Academy professional development and pursue opportunities for career advancement
  • Ensure reliable technology and a quiet, well-lit setup for uninterrupted sessions

Key facts

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Reliability
  • Self-Motivation

About the company

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The Really Great Teacher Company

E-learning

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. Try our tailored teacher management and development service on a no-obligation trial.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryE-learning
Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Are you a recent South African graduate looking to build a meaningful career in online education? We have the perfect opportunity for you.

The Challenge: Starting your career after university can be daunting. Finding work that offers stability, growth opportunities, and the flexibility to work from home isn't easy.

Our Solution: Join The Really Great Teacher Company as a Remote English Teacher and start your professional journey with guaranteed hours, dedicated support, and clear advancement paths.

What's In It For You:

  • Guaranteed up to 30 weekly teaching hours - financial stability from day one
  • Work remotely from anywhere in South Africa - no commuting costs or relocation needed
  • Base rate of $6 USD per hour - predictable income while gaining valuable experience
  • Adult students only - focus on professional teaching without classroom management challenges
  • Complete teaching materials provided - no lesson planning stress
  • Free professional development through our Inspire Academy
  • Future leadership opportunities as our company grows

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (any field)
  • Accredited TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (120+ hours)
  • 6 months teaching or tutoring experience
  • Reliable computer setup
  • Professional teaching environment

Technical Requirements:

  • Computer: i5 processor or better @2.0 Ghz (4 performance cores, 8CPUs), 8GB RAM minimum
  • Internet: Stable fiber connection (20+ mbps upload/download)
  • Connection: Direct LAN cable connection (not WiFi)
  • Backup Power: UPS with 4-5 hours battery life (2000VA)
  • Equipment: Noise-cancelling headset, HD webcam, backup headset recommended
  • Workspace: Quiet, well-lit teaching environment

For more information, view our online ESL teacher's tech checklist

Benefits

  • Guaranteed teaching hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Dedicated support team with all materials provided
  • Future career advancement possibilities
  • Wellness and community programs

Master the art of online teaching through The Inspire Academy, our e-learning platform packed with fresh, trending courses to enhance your online teaching skills! From foundational techniques to advanced mastery, courses offer learnings for educators at all levels, including a fully accredited 120-hour TEFL certification. Subscribe today for access to all certified and non-certified courses PLUS weekly new course releases. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of online education! 

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