ESL English Teacher

ESL Teacher 

Are you looking for the right partner to progress and advance in your ESL teaching career? Welcome to EF International Language Campus Cape Town! We provide language classes, accommodation and activities to students from all-over the world. We love what we do, and we are looking for people who love what they do too – as this makes the difference to the student experience and our vibrant school community! 

We are looking for an ESL teacher to join our team! Our Academic team will support you and provide feedback and training to make sure you will quickly feel at ease with your new work environment and the EF teaching methodology. Post-probation and with more work experience, there are a wide range of professional development options and career pathways at EF that may arise – on local, national or international levels, not limited to teaching. 

What we offer 

• Hourly rate for teaching based on qualifications and experience
• Hourly admin fee for additional related tasks performed 
• Quarterly individual USD bonus based on student course extensions 
• 24/7 access to Microsoft Office applications & a wide range of resources from EF campuses world-wide, as well as other academic subscriptions 

Professional development and career options at EF Cape Town: 

• Support, training and feedback by our local management team 
• Annual performance & salary review (after 1 year at EF) 
• Continuous professional development options (internal & external) 

A friendly & international work environment: 

• Centrally located school building in popular Kloof Street with views of Table Mountain
• Well-equipped classrooms, staff kitchen & in-house cafeteria 
• The EF Cape Town vibe: invited to join our team & school events with our students 
• Coffee/ tea and staff discount for our cafeteria 
• Birthday voucher
• Eligibility for teacher of the month voucher 
• A truly international & diverse workplace – students from more than 40 countries 

Role & responsibilities 

• Teach scheduled teaching hours for general classes
• Provide high quality classes using our Efekta blended learning programme 
• Prepare materials and resources relevant to your classes, including a comprehensive syllabus for special interest classes, handouts, quizzes, tests and assignments as needed for each course 
• Complete all required administration to a high standard and in a timely manner 
• Help students with queries they may have and communicate this with the appropriate department 
• Actively participate in teacher meetings and all staff development activities 
• Actively participate in any required observations and feedback sessions, training, development meetings and informational meetings 
• Develop and use supplementary material within EF guidelines to support learning needs and objectives 
• Liaise, support and collaborate with all staff tasked with providing study feedback and support to student’s 

Key competencies 

• Customer orientation 
• Organisation and planning skills 
• Effective communication and relationship building skills 
• Creativity, flexibility 
• Passion and professionalism 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Fostering teamwork 
• Cultural diversity competencies 

Requirements 

• South African ID holder or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 120-hour TEFL Certificate with 1-3 years of teaching experience; CELTA/CertTESOL (preferred)

About EF Education First 

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.

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