Join The Genius Team: Become An Education Leader
At Genius, we don’t recruit people who are merely looking for a job; we’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in a child’s life and who believe in the power of education to do just that.
Work in educational leadership
Genius Premium Tuition (Pty) Ltd. was founded in 1993. We are a premium, private tuition and education management firm operating in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. Over the years, we have serviced more than 3,000 clients and taught more than 200,000 hours of private one-on-one lessons.
Right from the start, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Onboarding Programme that systematically exposes you to all areas of the company. You’ll be given stimulating hands-on roles and have the opportunity to develop and grow in a variety of crucial career-enhancing soft skills.
On top of a competitive starting salary and other outstanding benefits, you will have the ability to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contributing to the construction and implementation of educational programmes for students. All the while, you’ll be supported by a direct supervisor to provide guidance and constructive feedback, as well as an excellent mentorship programme.
Find out more about why this role is so well suited to psychology students, or education students and qualified teachers.
What is an Education Leader?
An Education Leader is the person who oversees a student’s entire learning journey at our organisation. They design customised education programmes and match students with the right tutors. They then coach and guide the tutor team while mentoring the student and meeting regularly with families, teachers and psychologists to track progress and make adjustments.
On a daily basis, Education Leaders are:
- Meeting families for assessment interviews
- Administering scholastic assessments
- Compiling and delivering feedback reports
- Conducting feedback and programme presentation meetings with families
- Supervising and supporting tutors
- Holding progress review meetings with parents
- Liaising with teachers, psychologists, and other stakeholders
- Facilitating tutor training seminars
- Mentoring students through one-on-one sessions
Training and onboarding: for your first three months, you’ll work through our structured training programme, guided closely by an experienced team leader. During this time, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the practical applications of psychology and education, while learning our unique processes, systems, pedagogies, and philosophies. You’ll also shadow client meetings, collaborate with tutors, and practise the skills that are required as an Education Leader. By the end of training, you’ll be equipped not just with knowledge, but with the confidence and tools to lead families and tutors effectively.
Salary expectation
R28,000.00 per month starting salary. Team Leaders earn R35,000.00 per month. Based on performance and outcomes, Education Leaders can earn more than the minimum above through incentives.
The role at a glance
We want candidates who
Studied psychology or education, or have a strong background in education, tutoring, or a psychology-related field.
Day to day
Family interviews and student assessments; designing educational programmes; networking with stakeholders; progress reviews with parents; mentorship meetings with students; leading teams of tutors.
Requirements
Privately owned vehicle and driver’s licence. Excelled academically in high school. A background in education, tutoring, or psychology is preferred.
Time commitment
8am–5pm Monday–Friday, 9am–11am Saturdays, and after-hours as clients need.
Culture
We value and reward contributions, invest in training and development, encourage innovation, and offer challenging, meaningful work.
Growth
Successful Education Leaders go on to become Team Leaders — all of our exec team and branch leaders were once Education Leaders.
Frequently asked questions
What are the working hours?
Formal business hours are from 08:00–17:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00–11:00 on Saturdays. However, because of the premium service Genius offers, you are encouraged to accommodate the client’s availability for assessments and meetings — this means meeting them after business hours and on weekends at times.
What will I earn?
The position comes with a R28,000.00 starting salary, including during the training programme, and there are commission and performance incentives in place that allow ELs to earn more.
Do I need my own car?
Yes — being an EL requires you to drive to out-of-office meetings on a regular basis. Public or private transport (such as Uber) is not acceptable.
Do I need a laptop?
Yes. Due to the nature of the position and its demands, a personal laptop is an essential piece of equipment.
What are the growth opportunities?
Successful Education Leaders go on to become EL Team Leaders. All of our exec team and branch leaders were also once Education Leaders.
Do I need previous work experience in education?
No. Genius has developed a unique training programme in which you will learn all the necessary skills to become an effective Education Leader. Prior experience is not required; evidence of a passion for education, psychology or tutoring is preferred.