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What you'll do:

• Teach fun and engaging 25-minute online English lessons to students aged 3-15.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule: weekdays (4PM-9:30PM Beijing Time), weekends (10AM-9:30PM  Beijing Time).
• Use all the materials you need - we provide lesson plans and slides

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with starting rates up to $25 USD per hour. (open to negotiation)
• Consistent work schedule
• Year-round rewards and bonuses
• Regular salary reviews (twice a year)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Who we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in any field (a plus)
• TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification (a plus)
• Experience teaching young learners (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable internet connection and quiet workspace

Duties/Pligte

• Teaching English Home Language and First Additional Language in undergraduate and postgraduate modules.
• Developing and evaluating teaching and learning materials for English language teaching.
• Participating in the development and assessment of teaching and learning opportunities (practical teaching).
• Conducting research and publishing in chosen areas of specialisation.
• Supervising and co-supervising postgraduate students at honours, masters and doctoral level.
• Identifying and applying for research funding.
• Participating in Social Impact projects and rendering appropriate services to Stellenbosch University and the teaching community.
• Contributing to academic administration and leadership in the discipline, Department and Faculty.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• A relevant PhD with literature or (applied) linguistics as core element.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching English in higher education contexts.
• Experience of postgraduate supervision or as co-supervisor at honours, master's and doctoral level in language education.
• A strong academic record, including international collaborations.
• Recent and relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals in English language education.
• Attending and presenting peer-reviewed papers at national and international education conferences.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating (for Associate Professor level).
• Deep-seated interest and knowledge of current South African education policies.
• Experience and/or knowledge of technology-aided language education.

Flash

2025/05/22 Western Cape

Job Reference Number:
FH-372

Department:
GSSC

Business Unit:
Industry:
Call Centre

Job Type:
Permanent

Positions Available:
3

Salary:
Market Related

We are looking for a Foreign Language Call Centre Agent in Bellville, Cape Town to Provide customer services to the customers that are Urdu, Amharic or Bengali speaking.

Responsibilities
Job Description

• Handle and resolve customer complaints
• Provide customers with product and service information
• Effectively deal with job stress, angry callers, and upset customers
• Support and provide superior service via phones, e-mails and faxes as a receiver and caller
• Answer calls professionally
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Enter customer information and update
• Process Orders accurately
• Identify and escalate priority issues
• Sell to Customers
• Route calls to appropriate resources
• Follow up customer calls where necessary
• Complete attendance registers
• Meets commitments to customers
• Other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Must be bilingual, with fluency in Amharic and English
• Fluency in Foreign Languages i.e. Bengali and Amharic will be an advantage
• 6 months Call Centre Experience will be an advantage
• Must be computer literate

Attributes

• Be able to listen to the customer's query and respond adequately
• Perfect telephone etiquette
• Able to handle irate customers
• Able to multitask

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle and resolve customer complaints


• Provide customers with product and service information


• Effectively deal with job stress, angry callers, and upset customers


• Support and provide superior service via phones, e-mails and faxes as a receiver and caller


• Answer calls professionally


• Respond to customer inquiries


• Enter customer information and update


• Process Orders accurately


• Identify and escalate priority issues


• Sell to Customers


• Route calls to appropriate resources


• Follow up customer calls where necessary


• Complete attendance registers


• Meets commitments to customers


• Other duties as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric


• Must be bilingual, with fluency in Amharic and English  


• Fluency in Foreign Languages i.e. Bengali and Amharic will be an advantage


• 6 months Call Centre Experience will be an advantage


• Must be computer literate

Attributes

• Be able to listen to the customer’s query and respond adequately


• Perfect telephone etiquette


• Able to handle irate customers


• Able to multitask

Our client seeks a dynamic, innovative and experienced Senior College AFRIKAANS teacher to start in January 2026.

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant Degree.

2-5 years Practical Teaching Experience in the Afrikaans curriculum- IEB

Knowledge and/or experience in CIE (Cambridge) will be an advantage.

SACE registered

Computer and digital proficiency required.

Willingness to support the Christian ethos of the school.

We are currently hiring an English Language Teacher Trainer - ELT Trainer for our client based in India.

Description

This role would essentially require the candidate to travel to various locations within India, the Middle East, Thailand and Sri Lanka as these are where clients and headquarters are based. The applicant would be required to train staff and students in these locations where necessary.

Requirements

• The applicant needs to be a proficient English speaker and have experience teaching IELTS, CELTA and DELTA.
• The applicant need to be comfortable relocating to either India or the Middle East ( Preference will be given to applicants in these areas already )
• The applicant needs to be driven, motivated and enthusiastic.
• The applicant will be moving to different locations to conduct their duties approximately 12-14 days per month, the remainder of the work will be remote work.
• This applicant would be in a senior position so they would need to be comfortable taking initiative on tasks required to be completed as well.
• A candidate with a degree and relevant experience will be given preference

Job details :

You will be working for a rapidly scaling English Tutoring Brand who has clients in the locations listed and more.

• Travel costs between countries for work is covered by the company.
• A general idea of the pay scale : 1500 GBP upwards depending on the candidate

Should you feel you meet the criteria and are keen for a change of scenery then feel free to apply

The ADvTECH Schools Division leads the private sector in the field of education, contributing meaningfully towards the sustainable development of human capacity in South Africa

Duties required:

• To be responsible for all duties as required of an academic educator;
• Commitment to subject-related activities;
• Lead a classroom first by example of conduct and then by instructing learners through teaching excellently;
• Incorporating the school's values into daily teaching;
• Total commitment to extra-mural activities of the school.

Competencies/Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and parents;
• Energetic, self-motivated and able to use own initiative;
• Enthusiastic, assertive and flexible;
• Good organisational and administrative skills;
• An open and creative outlook to education;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents, staff and learners and willingness to engage with learners and their families on a personal level to help children in the best way possible;
• Must be a team player;
• Computer literacy is imperative;
• IEB experience is advantageous
• SACE registration.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement is a recognised Degree and/or a 4-year professional Teaching Qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years' teaching experience in the same and/or similar type of position and environment.

Location:KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Date: 1 Oct 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Umhlanga is seeking a dynamic and experienced to provide strong leadership and ensure a holistic and high-quality educational experience for students and staff within the College School phase. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, driving academic excellence, and promoting the overall well-being and development of both students and teachers. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional management and interpersonal skills, dedicated to upholding the high standards of Inspired Schools.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented Afrikaans First Additional Language Teacher to join us to maintain high-quality teaching and continuity. You'll deliver engaging, standards-aligned Afrikaans FAL lessons, keep marking and reports current, and support students through afternoon sessions and co-curriculars as needed throughout the cover period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and present effective Afrikaans FAL lessons that build comprehension, fluency and writing.
• Establish a nurturing, engaged learning environment; model professional standards.
• Set and mark assessments/exams; write timely, informative report comments.
• Provide academic support two afternoons per week and assist with two afternoons of co-curriculars as required.
• Produce high-quality resources; differentiate to support diverse needs.
• Communicate promptly with parents and colleagues; uphold school expectations.
• Attend key school occasions as directed by the Head.
• Ensure precise handover documentation for continuity pre- and post-locum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• SACE registration (essential) and recognised teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed/PGCE).
• University degree in Afrikaans/Languages (or closely related field).
• Minimum 3 years' recent experience within the College/High School phase.
• Proven experience teaching Afrikaans FAL to Grade 12 (IEB experience advantageous).
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals for all proficiency levels.
• Adaptable, feedback-driven pedagogy with strong differentiation.
• Depth of subject knowledge and sound judgement of learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning; strong organisation and communication.
• Assessment-led practice with timely, constructive feedback.
• Genuine care for learner wellbeing and appropriate right to work in South Africa.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information;

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Umhlanga is seeking a dynamic and experienced to provide strong leadership and ensure a holistic and high-quality educational experience for students and staff within the College School phase. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive learning environment, driving academic excellence, and promoting the overall well-being and development of both students and teachers. This position demands a strategic thinker with exceptional management and interpersonal skills, dedicated to upholding the high standards of Inspired Schools.

ROLE SUMMARY:
We are seeking a talented Afrikaans First Additional Language Teacher to join us to maintain high-quality teaching and continuity. You'll deliver engaging, standards-aligned Afrikaans FAL lessons, keep marking and reports current, and support students through afternoon sessions and co-curriculars as needed throughout the cover period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and present effective Afrikaans FAL lessons that build comprehension, fluency and writing.
• Establish a nurturing, engaged learning environment; model professional standards.
• Set and mark assessments/exams; write timely, informative report comments.
• Provide academic support two afternoons per week and assist with two afternoons of co-curriculars as required.
• Produce high-quality resources; differentiate to support diverse needs.
• Communicate promptly with parents and colleagues; uphold school expectations.
• Attend key school occasions as directed by the Head.
• Ensure precise handover documentation for continuity pre- and post-locum.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• SACE registration (essential) and recognised teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed/PGCE).
• University degree in Afrikaans/Languages (or closely related field).
• Minimum 3 years' recent experience within the College/High School phase.
• Proven experience teaching Afrikaans FAL to Grade 12 (IEB experience advantageous).
• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals for all proficiency levels.
• Adaptable, feedback-driven pedagogy with strong differentiation.
• Depth of subject knowledge and sound judgement of learning effectiveness.
• Excellent preparation and planning; strong organisation and communication.
• Assessment-led practice with timely, constructive feedback.
• Genuine care for learner wellbeing and appropriate right to work in South Africa.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information;