Guide Families. Lead Tutors. Shape Learning.
Looking for education consultant, academic advisor or educational leadership work? The Education Leader role brings all three together. You become the person a family relies on to understand their child, shape the programme and lead the tutor team around it. It is full-time, salaried work based in Fourways, Johannesburg - never an internship. R28,000/month starting salary, from day one, including training - plus performance incentives and bonuses.
Work in educational leadership
Genius Premium Tuition (Pty) Ltd. has been operating since 1993. We are a premium private tuition and educational leadership firm operating in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town. Across our history, we have taught more than 250,000 hours of private one-on-one lessons.
The Education Leader role is full-time salaried employment with training, never an internship. 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 in which you’ll 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 be able to deepen your knowledge through structured learning and contribute to the construction and implementation of educational programmes for students. All the while, you’ll receive guidance and constructive feedback from a direct supervisor, as well as support through an excellent mentorship programme.
Every Education Leader receives weekly personal-development sessions with a registered psychologist, paid in full by Genius. The leadership path is real too: our Chief Operating Officer started as an Education Leader in 2021, our Managing Director started as a tutor, and a colleague who joined in 2024 already leads a team.
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/month starting salary, from day one, including training - plus performance incentives and bonuses.
The role at a glance
Who we want
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
A degree and at least one matric distinction. You need a privately owned, reliable car and driver’s licence. Regular travel to families, some evening meetings and revenue targets are part of the role. A background in education, tutoring or psychology is preferred.
Time commitment
8am–5pm Monday–Friday, 8am–12pm 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 - everyone on our Executive Team and all our 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 08:00–12:00 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?
R28,000/month starting salary, from day one, including training - plus performance incentives and bonuses.
Do I need my own car?
Yes - being an Education Leader 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 Education Leader Team Leaders. Everyone on our Executive Team and all our branch leaders were 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.
