[Hiring] Online English Teacher @The Really Great Teacher Company

Role Description

The Really Great Teacher Company is looking for qualified, South Africa-based English teachers to teach young learners online. If you're energetic, love working with young learners, and want your qualifications to finally count for something — keep reading.

• US$6.50 per hour, paid in USD — real earning power against the rand
• 100% remote — no commute, no classroom chaos, just you and your laptop
• Regular students — your learners stay with you over time, so you build genuine relationships and actually get to watch them grow
• You own your schedule — distribute your hours however suits your life
• Short, punchy 25-minute classes that keep both you and your young learners switched on
• Free professional development via Inspire Academy, our e-learning platform stacked with certified and non-certified courses for online educators
• Real onboarding and real support — you'll never be thrown in the deep end
• A genuine community through our Evolve Program, built around teacher wellness and connection

Qualifications

• Completed tertiary qualification in any field
• Accredited 120-hour TEFL, TESOL, CELTA or equivalent certification
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience
• Clear, effective spoken English
• A consistent weekly availability you can genuinely commit to — this client values a stable schedule, not week-to-week chopping and changing

Requirements

• High-energy, interactive, and brings lessons to life for young learners
• Warm, friendly, and encouraging with a naturally positive attitude
• Patient and empathetic, especially with younger and beginner learners
• A clear communicator who's organised and manages time well
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and a confident problem-solver

Technical Requirements

• Computer: Intel® Core™ i5 or higher, 8GB RAM minimum
• Internet: Fibre connection, 20 Mbps up/30 Mbps down via LAN cable
• Backup Power: UPS with 4–5 hours battery life
• Audio/Video: Noise-cancelling headset and HD webcam

Benefits

• Flexible, remote work that values what you bring
• Build your schedule, keep your students, grow your craft, and earn in USD from home

Company Description

We connect great schools to really great teachers! We are experts at recruiting, developing and managing teachers.