EAL / ESL Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced EAL / ESL Tutor to help children, teenagers, and adults develop confidence and fluency in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or English as a Second Language (ESL). You will deliver engaging, personalised lessons that strengthen speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and everyday communication skills while supporting learners across international school curricula, workplace environments, and daily life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess learners' English proficiency, learning goals, and communication needs

• Deliver personalised EAL/ESL lessons tailored to individual learning styles

• Teach speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational English

• Support learners with school English, academic English, workplace English, and everyday communication

• Develop students' confidence through interactive, communicative teaching approaches

• Prepare learners for classroom participation and integration into English-speaking environments

• Monitor learner progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents

• Collaborate with Simone's Tutoring specialists to support students' overall academic development

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Linguistics, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching EAL, ESL, or English Language Learners (ELL)

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CELTA, DELTA, TEFL, TESOL, PGCE, or equivalent teaching qualification

• Experience teaching British, American, IB, CBSE, or UAE curricula

• Experience supporting students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds

• Experience teaching both children and adults

  
  

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

• 2+ years teaching EAL, ESL, or ELL learners

• Experience delivering personalised one-to-one or small-group tuition

• Experience preparing learners for English-medium education

  
  

Required Skills

• EAL/ESL instruction

• English language acquisition

• Grammar and vocabulary teaching

• Pronunciation coaching

• Lesson planning

• Differentiated instruction

• Student assessment

• Communication and cultural awareness

  
  

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 build a meaningful private practice in Dubai

  
  

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.