About The Faculty
The Faculty is a leading provider of online language education, dedicated to delivering high-quality English and foreign language instruction through innovative virtual learning. The organisation is committed to recruiting exceptional tutors who share a passion for excellence in education. To ensure their success, The Faculty provides comprehensive training, continuous support, and access to a wealth of teaching resources. Recognising that the strength of its tutors defines its success, The Faculty focuses on attracting and retaining top talent while fostering professional growth. Joining The Faculty means becoming part of a dynamic community devoted to shaping excellence in online teaching.
Job Overview
The Faculty, a trusted leader in online education across South Africa, is growing its dynamic team. The organisation is seeking passionate, professional, and energetic Online English Tutors to join its expanding network of educators. This opportunity is open to experienced teachers, recent graduates, and students with a love for teaching and helping others succeed. The Faculty offers both part-time and full-time flexible schedules, tailored to suit individual availability and lifestyle.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and interactive conversational English lessons to adult learners.
- Review and familiarise oneself with pre-prepared lesson materials before each session.
- Conduct dynamic, student-focused classes that encourage active participation.
- Provide guidance and support to learners from a variety of cultural and global backgrounds.
- Maintain a positive, professional, and supportive virtual classroom atmosphere.
- Track learner progress and offer meaningful, constructive feedback to promote improvement.
Skills & Requirements
- Possession of a Matric certificate is essential.
- A Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
- A 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certification is required.
- Prior teaching experience, particularly in an online environment, will be considered an advantage.
- Exceptional command of spoken and written English, with a clear and neutral accent.
- Confidence in using Zoom and other standard digital teaching tools.
- Strong virtual classroom presence and effective communication abilities.
Equipment & Infrastructure
- Laptop/PC with Intel® Core™ i5 or higher and 8GB RAM
- Stable fibre internet with 25 Mbps download/upload minimum (LAN cable connection only)
- Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) that provides 4–5 hours of backup power
- Separate mini-UPS to keep your fibre router powered during outages
- Noise-cancelling headset, HD webcam, and a quiet, professional workspace
Hours
Tutors have the flexibility to select their preferred teaching schedules from the available time blocks listed below. Classes are scheduled two weeks in advance and organised into two-hour teaching sessions:
- Monday to Friday: 16:00 – 03:00 SAST
- Monday to Friday: 19:00 – 05:00 SAST
- Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00 SAST
- Wednesday to Sunday: 18:00 – 03:00 SAST
- Saturday to Wednesday: 10:00 – 19:00 SAST
- Saturday to Wednesday: 18:00 – 03:00 SAST
Working Environment
- Teaching at The Faculty focuses on empowering learners and shaping their futures.
- Educators receive comprehensive initial training to ensure readiness and confidence.
- Ongoing workshops are provided as a compulsory part of professional development.
- Continuous guidance and mentorship are offered through supportive coaching.
- Tutors benefit from a world-class online teaching platform that promotes excellence and success in every session.
