Home Tutor (Primary School, Afternoons)

How2Apply Talent Network
East London, Eastern Cape
Part-time
Posted 1 day ago
Part-time Education & Teaching
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Job Description

You'll help learners who are stuck finally get it, one session at a time, for a tutoring centre in East London. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is a tutoring centre on the East London side of Eastern Cape.

The work, day to day

  • Run live video lessons with a headset, whiteboard app and stable connection
  • Prepare learners for control tests with short timed practice drills
  • Teach one-on-one or in small groups of up to six
  • Adjust your pace for learners with ADHD, dyslexia or anxiety
  • Write a short progress note for parents after each session
  • Set practice work between sessions and check it next time

What you need

  • Currently studying at university, or holding a degree or diploma
  • Clear, patient way of explaining ideas
  • Police clearance for work with minors
  • Reliable internet and a quiet place to teach for online posts
  • Distinction or strong pass in the subject you'll tutor
  • Available at least three afternoons or evenings a week

Helpful, not essential

  • Second language for learners who study in Afrikaans or isiZulu
  • TEFL or TESOL certificate for English tutoring
  • Experience with IEB as well as CAPS papers

What you get

  • Work from home on online posts
  • Flexible hours you choose each week
  • Free training on the tutoring platform

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in East London really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: academic transcript showing your subject marks, police clearance for tutoring children plus proof of current studies or completed qualification.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around East London.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • List exactly which afternoons you're free, because timetable fit decides most tutoring bookings.
  • Lead with your own mark in the subject, such as "Maths 89% (NSC)"; tutoring agencies filter by marks.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypePart-time
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryEducation & Teaching
Experience2+ years
Posted11 November 2026
Closing Date16 December 2026
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