Private Tutor

Elite Tutors Cape Town; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 207,000 - 317,000; Part time

Job summary

Elite Tutors Cape Town invites applications for a Private Tutor role in a hybrid model based in Cape Town. The position blends in-person sessions with online preparation and online lessons.

You will work across Maths, Sciences, Accounting, English or Afrikaans, planning engaging lessons, assessing understanding, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive learning environment. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, English, Afrikaans, or Accounting.
• Proven tutoring skills with lesson planning and assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and time-management abilities with reliable scheduling.
• Comfort with online tools for hybrid tutoring.
• Current university student or graduate in related fields preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of tutoring or teaching experience.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory educational practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person and online tutoring sessions in a hybrid model.
• Plan lessons, explain complex concepts clearly, and assess understanding.
• Manage schedules and maintain a respectful, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with families to tailor sessions to individual goals.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Tutoring skills

Communication skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Student rapport

Education

Related academic background (university student or graduate)

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Company Description

Elite Tutors Cape Town is a specialist tutoring provider focused on personalised, high-impact academic support for students in Cape Town. The team offers one-on-one lessons, small group sessions, and workshops designed to help learners excel in Maths, Sciences, Accounting, and NBT preparation. Tutoring is delivered with an emphasis on clarity, confidence, and genuine care, creating a supportive environment where students can thrive. Elite Tutors Cape Town works closely with learners and families to tailor sessions to individual needs and academic goals.

Role Description

The Private Tutor role at Elite Tutors Cape Town is a hybrid position based in Cape Town, with a combination of in-person sessions and work-from-home preparation and online lessons. Tutors are expected to manage their schedules effectively, uphold high academic standards, and create a respectful, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in at least one of the following: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemistry, English, Afrikaans, Accounting.
• Demonstrated instructional and tutoring skills, including lesson planning, explanation of complex concepts in simple terms, and effective assessment of learner understanding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse students.
• Organizational and time-management skills, and maintain reliability in scheduling.
• Comfort with technology and online tools for hybrid tutoring, such as video conferencing platforms.
• Relevant academic background (e.g., current university student or graduate in related fields) is highly beneficial.
• Minimum 2 years of prior tutoring or teaching experience, formal or informal.
• Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory educational practices and to supporting learners with varying abilities and backgrounds.