ESL English Teacher

Are you looking for the right partner to start or continue your ESL teaching career? Welcome at 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 – as this makes the difference for the student experience and our vibrant school community!

If you are new to EF, you will typically start as an hourly paid teacher, seasonally or year-round, part-time or full-time. 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 learning methodology. Post-probation and with more work experience, there is 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.

ESL Teacher: What we offer

• Hourly rate according to experience & qualifications
• Teaching + Admin hours: 13-33 teaching hours per week (depending on availability) + 10 hours admin hours (Mon-Fri)
• Quarterly individual bonus based on course extensions
• 24/7 access to Microsoft Office applications & a wide range of resources from EF campuses worldwide
• Professional development and career options at EF Cape Town
• Support, training and feedback by local & international management team
• Seasonal and year-round employment options
• Annual performance & salary review
• Continuous professional development options (internal & external)
• A friendly & international work environment
• Centrally located school building with flair and Table Mountain views
• Well-equipped classrooms, teacher lounge, staff kitchen & in-house cafeteria
• The EF Cape Town vibe: Feel invited to join our team & school events
• Free coffee, tea & water & staff discount for our cafeteria
• A truly international & diverse workplace – students from more than 40 countries

ESL Teacher: Role & responsibilities

• Teach scheduled contact hours as requested by the academic office
• Provide high quality classes using our blended learning program
• 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 students

ESL Teacher: Key competencies

• Customer orientation
• Effective communication
• Building relations
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Passion
• Good with people
• Fostering teamwork

ESL Teacher: Requirements

• Matric certificate
• 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.