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🌍 Online English Teacher

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Fully Remote | South Africa

We are looking for qualified, passionate and reliable Online English Teachers to join our global teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity to teach students from around the world across a diverse range of classes, including both group and private lessons.

🌎 The Role

Teachers will be assigned across a global product portfolio and scheduled according to student demand and the range of classes available.

You may teach:

  • Grammar Webinars
  • Writing Classes
  • IELTS Preparation Classes
  • Private 1-to-1 Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Other English programmes within the global portfolio

Classes will be delivered fully online, with students joining from different countries and backgrounds.

🕐 Shifts & Salary

Choose from a range of shift options depending on your availability and preferred working hours.

  • Thur - Sat 00:01-08:00 (Break at 04:00) R7140
  • Thur - Sat 00:01-08:00 (Break at 05:00) R7140
  • Thur - Sat 00:01-05:00 (Break at 03:00) R5100
  • Thur - Sat 11:00-20:00 (Break at 15:00 ) R8160
  • Thur - Sat 16:00-00:00 (Break at 21:00 ) R7140

💰 Additional Incentives: Performance- and attendance-based incentives are available on top of the listed salary.

📊 How You'll Be Measured

We are looking for teachers who are committed to delivering a consistently high-quality student experience. Performance will be assessed based on:

  • Reliability & Attendance – Consistently arriving on time and being available for scheduled classes
  • Student Satisfaction & Feedback – Creating engaging, supportive and effective learning experiences
  • Observation Feedback – Demonstrating strong teaching practice and responding positively to coaching
  • Professionalism – Maintaining a professional approach in all interactions with students and colleagues

🎓 Requirements

Mandatory

  • Completed Matric / Grade 12 certificate
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certificate OR CELTA
  • Strong command of written and spoken English
  • A professional, reliable and student-focused approach

💻 Technical Requirements

To teach successfully from home, you will need:

Computer

  • Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 5/7 processor or equivalent
  • Minimum 8GB RAM (16GB preferred)
  • SSD storage
  • Full HD display
  • HD webcam
  • Quality headset and microphone

Internet & Power

  • Reliable fibre/broadband connectivity
  • Minimum 25 Mbps download and upload speeds
  • LAN cable connection for teaching
  • Reliable backup power solution, including:
    • UPS providing approximately 4–5 hours of backup power
    • Mini-UPS to keep your fibre router powered during outages

Workspace

  • Quiet, professional and dedicated workspace
  • Suitable lighting and a professional teaching environment
  • Minimal background noise and distractions

🌟 Why Join Us?

  • 100% remote – teach from the comfort of your home in South Africa
  • Teach students from around the world
  • Teach a variety of class formats and English programmes
  • Opportunities to develop your teaching skills across different student needs and learning environments
  • Performance and attendance incentives on top of your base salary

🚀 Ready to Join a Global Teaching Team?

If you are a qualified English teacher who is reliable, professional and passionate about helping students achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and become part of our global teaching community.

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