GL Assessments Specialist Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced GL Assessments Specialist Tutor to support students preparing for GL Education assessments used by schools across the UAE and internationally.

You will provide personalised preparation for assessments such as CAT4, Progress Test Series, New Group Reading Test, PASS, and related cognitive, attainment, literacy, and school-placement assessments. The successful candidate will help students understand assessment formats, strengthen underlying academic and reasoning skills, reduce test anxiety, and approach assessments with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students’ academic strengths, reasoning abilities, learning gaps, and assessment goals

• Deliver personalised preparation for GL Education assessments

• Support students preparing for CAT4, Progress Test in English, Progress Test in Maths, Progress Test in Science, NGRT, PASS, and related school assessments

• Teach verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial reasoning strategies

• Strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, science, and core academic skills where required

• Familiarise students with question formats, timing expectations, and computer-based assessment methods

• Develop test-taking strategies, accuracy, time management, and confidence

• Analyse available assessment reports and use outcomes to create targeted learning plans

• Conduct practice assessments and provide detailed feedback

• Explain assessment results and recommended support strategies to parents where appropriate

• Collaborate with Simone’s Tutoring specialists to address identified learning gaps

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Mathematics, English, Science, Special Education, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in teaching, assessment preparation, educational support, or learning intervention

• Strong understanding of cognitive ability, attainment, and school-based standardised assessments

• Experience working with primary or secondary school students

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, educational psychology training, or recognised teaching qualification

• Direct experience administering, interpreting, or preparing students for GL Education assessments

• Experience working within British or international schools in the UAE

• Experience supporting gifted learners, EAL students, or learners with additional educational needs

• Training in assessment analysis, data-informed instruction, or learning support

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors and educational specialists operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation. Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, the relevant permit before providing in-person services. Please ensure compliance with UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation regulations.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

  
  

Required Experience

• 3+ years in teaching, assessment preparation, or educational intervention

• Experience preparing students for GL Education or comparable standardised assessments

• Experience using assessment data to identify and address learning gaps

• Experience delivering personalised one-to-one support

  
  

Required Skills

• GL Assessments preparation

• CAT4 reasoning support

• English, mathematics, science, or literacy intervention

• Assessment report interpretation

• Test-taking strategies

• Progress monitoring

• Differentiated teaching

• Student confidence building

• Parent communication

• Data-informed lesson planning

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments

• Competitive session rates

• Work from home or deliver sessions at students’ homes / schools

• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team

• Professional development opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative working environment

• Opportunity to help students approach important school assessments with confidence

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if required)

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter (where required)

• Police Clearance Certificate (preferred)

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone’s Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.