Manners, Etiquette & Respect Skills Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional and engaging Manners, Etiquette & Respect Skills Tutor to help children and teenagers develop the social, behavioural, and communication skills needed to interact confidently and respectfully in everyday life. You will work one-on-one with learners to teach age-appropriate etiquette, respectful behaviour, kindness, empathy, responsibility, and positive social interactions at home, school, and within the community.

Sessions focus on building confidence, emotional intelligence, courtesy, and strong character while equipping students with practical life skills that foster respectful relationships and responsible citizenship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each student's social, behavioural, and communication strengths and areas for development

• Develop personalised coaching programmes tailored to the learner's age, developmental stage, and individual goals

• Teach age-appropriate manners, etiquette, and respectful behaviour in a variety of social settings

• Help students develop positive communication skills, including active listening, polite conversation, and respectful disagreement

• Teach empathy, kindness, gratitude, honesty, responsibility, and good sportsmanship

• Develop confidence in greetings, introductions, table manners, hospitality, and public behaviour

• Use role-playing, games, storytelling, and real-life scenarios to reinforce learning

• Encourage positive peer relationships, conflict resolution, and cooperation

• Support students in developing responsibility for their actions and understanding the impact of their behaviour on others

• Guide parents with practical strategies to reinforce respectful behaviour and positive family values at home

• Maintain professional session records and monitor student progress

• Collaborate with tutors, educators, counsellors, or other professionals where appropriate

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Child Development, Counselling, Social Work, Family Studies, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children or adolescents in educational, coaching, counselling, youth development, or related settings

• Strong understanding of child development, positive behaviour support, and social-emotional learning

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Positive Discipline, Child Behaviour Management, Life Coaching, Etiquette Training, or related field

• Experience supporting children with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, or social communication challenges

• Knowledge of emotional intelligence, restorative practices, and positive behaviour strategies

• Training in strengths-based or trauma-informed approaches is advantageous

  
  

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 working with children or adolescents in education, coaching, counselling, youth development, or behavioural support

• Experience delivering life skills, personal development, or social skills programmes

• One-to-one coaching or tutoring experience preferred

  
  

Required Skills

• Manners and etiquette coaching

• Respect and values education

• Social skills development

• Communication and conversation coaching

• Emotional intelligence

• Conflict resolution

• Positive behaviour support

• Child-centred coaching

• Parent collaboration

• Patience, empathy, and professionalism

  
  

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.