Job Overview:

We are seeking a qualified, experienced tutor with a strong understanding of neurodiversity to support a Grade 9 learner following the IEB curriculum. The learner experiences challenges with working memory and slower processing speed, requiring patient, structured, and engaging one-on-one support.

The ideal candidate is personable, fun-loving, and passionate about education. They should be skilled at breaking down and compartmentalising information so that only the most important content is conveyed, while making learning practical, exciting, and accessible. This role requires someone sophisticated enough to understand how the neurodiverse brain works, and able to adapt teaching strategies to suit the learner’s needs.

Purpose of the role:

The essence of this role is to provide consistent, one-on-one academic support that builds confidence, strengthens comprehension, and equips the learner with practical tools for success. The tutor will help the learner catch up after school, develop note-taking and exam techniques, and foster critical appraisal skills to ensure knowledge can be effectively demonstrated in assessments.

Job Objectives

• One-on-one academic tutoring across all subjects, with focused support in Afrikaans, Mathematics, and Science.
  
• Teaching note-taking skills and strategies for exam preparation.
  
• Supporting comprehension and critical appraisal to improve exam performance. · Delivering information repetitively and in chunks to make it accessible and practical.
  
• Helping the learner manage working memory and slower processing speed through tailored strategies.
  
• Making learning engaging, fun, and confidence-building. · Providing structured input for other subjects as needed.
  

Requirements

Person requirements:

We are looking for someone who is:

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•       Patient, engaging, and personable, with excellent English communication skills.

•       Passionate about education and able to make learning enjoyable.

•       Skilled at understanding how neurodiverse learners process information.

•       Able to compartmentalise and simplify complex content.

•       Creative in delivering practical, exciting learning experiences.

•       Available Mondays to Thursdays for one hour in the evenings at the family’s residence.

Job-Related Work Experience:

•       Previous tutoring or teaching experience – Essential.

•       Experience supporting neurodivergent learners – Essential.

Job-Related Knowledge

•       Familiarity with IEB curriculum – Desirable.

•       Understanding of working memory and processing speed challenges – Essential.

•       Knowledge of exam techniques and study skills – Essential.

Job-Related Skills

•       Ability to plan and implement engaging, tailored learning strategies.

•       Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

•       Skills in teaching comprehension, note-taking, and exam techniques.

•       Organisational ability to structure catch-up work effectively.

Benefits

Working Hours & Compensation

• Mondays to Thursdays, 1 hour in the evenings at the family’s residence.
  
• Hourly rate: R200-R220/hour depending on qualifications and experience.