Does the ESL grind feel like you're just filling seats?You love teaching English. You're good at it. But somewhere between the back-to-back group classes, the unpredictable schedules, and the lack of real student connection, it stopped feeling like teaching and started feeling like crowd management.What if you could teach one student at a time — someone who actually booked you, actually shows up, and actually wants to learn?Here Is Your SolutionThe Really Great Teacher Company is looking for a passionate, professional South African ESL teacher to deliver one-on-one conversational and assessment-based English lessons to adult Japanese students. This is a structured, fully remote role with a real platform behind it — and students who choose to come back to you.Position DetailsStart Date: As soon as the recruitment process is concludedLocation: Remote - work-from-homeStudents: Adult Japanese learners (all proficiency levels, beginner to advanced)Format: One-on-one, 25-minute conversational and assessment-based classesLanguage of Instruction: EnglishRate: $6.50 USD per hourContract Type: Independent contractor agreement with The Really Great Teacher CompanySchedule: Assigned shift; 5-minute break between consecutive classesAdditional Classes: Option to cover classes for absent teachersStudent Booking: Students book one class at a time; regular students possible if they enjoy your teachingRequirements3-year National Diploma (minimum qualification)Completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL certificate or equivalentMinimum 1 year of ESL teaching experienceDemo lesson required as part of the application processAble to teach English across all CEFR proficiency levels — from absolute beginner to advancedEnergetic, student-focused, and comfortable teaching onlineSchedule-aware and responsive: you are responsible for knowing your shift and adapting to changesSkills & Personal AttributesClear and effective communicationPatience and empathy with learners at all levelsPositive attitude and professional presenceStrong time management and organisational skillsAdaptability in a dynamic, student-driven environmentProblem-solving mindsetTechnical RequirementsComputer: Processor minimum 2GHz / 4 CPU; RAM minimum 8GBInternet: Fibre connection with LAN cable; minimum 20 Mbps upload and download speedBackup power: Required (load shedding/power outage preparedness)Webcam and noise-cancelling headsetQuiet, private, well-lit teaching space with a neutral backgroundFor more information, view our online ESL teacher's tech checklist.BenefitsEarn in USD: Your rate is $6.50 USD per hour — paid in a stable international currency, straight to you as an independent contractor.Real One-on-One Teaching: No group classes. Every session is 25 minutes with a single adult student. You'll adapt to their level — from absolute beginner to very advanced — and actually see the impact of your teaching.Teach Into a Market That Values Education: Japanese adult learners are motivated, respectful, and genuinely invested in improving their English. If they like you, they come back — meaning you can build a loyal, consistent student base over time.Minimal Admin — No Report Writing Required: The client uses AI to generate detailed student reports. Your only contribution is a brief, encouraging message — around 2 minutes of your time per class. That's it.Everything You Need Is Provided: Lesson materials are fully provided. You teach on the client's internal platform (linked to Zoom) — no lesson planning from scratch, no hunting for resources.Free Professional Development via Inspire Academy: As a teacher with The Really Great Teacher Company, you get access to Inspire Academy — our free professional development platform designed to help you grow as an online educator.Onboarding Support & Community: You won't be thrown in the deep end. Structured onboarding and dedicated support are available, along with a community of fellow teachers via the Evolve Program.
Does the ESL grind feel like you're just filling seats?
You love teaching English. You're good at it. But somewhere between the back-to-back group classes, the unpredictable schedules, and the lack of real student connection, it stopped feeling like teaching and started feeling like crowd management.
What if you could teach one student at a time — someone who actually booked you, actually shows up, and actually wants to learn?
Here Is Your Solution
The Really Great Teacher Company is looking for a passionate, professional South African ESL teacher to deliver one-on-one conversational and assessment-based English lessons to adult Japanese students. This is a structured, fully remote role with a real platform behind it — and students who choose to come back to you.
Position Details
- Start Date: As soon as the recruitment process is concluded
- Location: Remote - work-from-home
- Students: Adult Japanese learners (all proficiency levels, beginner to advanced)
- Format: One-on-one, 25-minute conversational and assessment-based classes
- Language of Instruction: English
- Rate: $6.50 USD per hour
- Contract Type: Independent contractor agreement with The Really Great Teacher Company
- Schedule: Assigned shift; 5-minute break between consecutive classes
- Additional Classes: Option to cover classes for absent teachers
- Student Booking: Students book one class at a time; regular students possible if they enjoy your teaching
Requirements
- 3-year National Diploma (minimum qualification)
- Completed, accredited 120-hour TEFL certificate or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of ESL teaching experience
- Demo lesson required as part of the application process
- Able to teach English across all CEFR proficiency levels — from absolute beginner to advanced
- Energetic, student-focused, and comfortable teaching online
- Schedule-aware and responsive: you are responsible for knowing your shift and adapting to changes
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Clear and effective communication
- Patience and empathy with learners at all levels
- Positive attitude and professional presence
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Adaptability in a dynamic, student-driven environment
- Problem-solving mindset
Technical Requirements
- Computer: Processor minimum 2GHz / 4 CPU; RAM minimum 8GB
- Internet: Fibre connection with LAN cable; minimum 20 Mbps upload and download speed
- Backup power: Required (load shedding/power outage preparedness)
- Webcam and noise-cancelling headset
- Quiet, private, well-lit teaching space with a neutral background
For more information, view our online ESL teacher's tech checklist.
Benefits
- Earn in USD: Your rate is $6.50 USD per hour — paid in a stable international currency, straight to you as an independent contractor.
- Real One-on-One Teaching: No group classes. Every session is 25 minutes with a single adult student. You'll adapt to their level — from absolute beginner to very advanced — and actually see the impact of your teaching.
- Teach Into a Market That Values Education: Japanese adult learners are motivated, respectful, and genuinely invested in improving their English. If they like you, they come back — meaning you can build a loyal, consistent student base over time.
- Minimal Admin — No Report Writing Required: The client uses AI to generate detailed student reports. Your only contribution is a brief, encouraging message — around 2 minutes of your time per class. That's it.
- Everything You Need Is Provided: Lesson materials are fully provided. You teach on the client's internal platform (linked to Zoom) — no lesson planning from scratch, no hunting for resources.
- Free Professional Development via Inspire Academy: As a teacher with The Really Great Teacher Company, you get access to Inspire Academy — our free professional development platform designed to help you grow as an online educator.
- Onboarding Support & Community: You won't be thrown in the deep end. Structured onboarding and dedicated support are available, along with a community of fellow teachers via the Evolve Program.
At The Really Great Teacher Company we take care of your full teaching experience: your career growth, your personal and professional development, and providing you with comprehensive 24/7 support. Our partnerships with multiple schools allow us to offer our teachers various schedules, with guaranteed or flexible hours, but always with a stable USD income and proper work-life balance. We love connecting really great teachers to really great schools and students around the world. From Argentina to Zimbabwe, we have kids, adults and professionals keen to learn English and other languages for school or business. From teaching, through to finance and business management, whatever your career aspirations are, we want to help you reach them, with the right training and the right tools. Apply for a job at The Really Great Teacher Company today for a healthier, happier, more connected you!
At The Really Great Teacher Company we take care of your full teaching experience: your career growth, your personal and professional development, and providing you with comprehensive 24/7 support. Our partnerships with multiple schools allow us to offer our teachers various schedules, with guaranteed or flexible hours, but always with a stable USD income and proper work-life balance.
We love connecting really great teachers to really great schools and students around the world. From Argentina to Zimbabwe, we have kids, adults and professionals keen to learn English and other languages for school or business.
From teaching, through to finance and business management, whatever your career aspirations are, we want to help you reach them, with the right training and the right tools. Apply for a job at The Really Great Teacher Company today for a healthier, happier, more connected you!
