O Level / IGCSE English Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and passionate O Level / IGCSE English Tutor to prepare students for Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge O Level, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE, OxfordAQA International GCSE, and equivalent English Language and English Literature qualifications.

The successful candidate will deliver personalised lessons that strengthen reading comprehension, analytical thinking, essay writing, grammar, vocabulary, literary analysis, examination technique, and communication skills. The tutor should have extensive experience teaching prescribed texts, poetry, prose, drama, transactional writing, descriptive writing, narrative writing, summary writing, comprehension, and language analysis in accordance with the relevant examination board.

Applicants should clearly indicate the examination boards, specifications, and English qualifications they are experienced in teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students' English proficiency, learning gaps, examination readiness, and target grades

• Develop personalised examination-preparation programmes

• Deliver one-to-one and small-group English Language and English Literature tuition

• Prepare students for Cambridge O Level, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel International GCSE, OxfordAQA, and equivalent qualifications

• Teach reading comprehension, literary analysis, grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation, and spelling

• Develop analytical essay writing, transactional writing, narrative writing, descriptive writing, and summary-writing skills

• Teach poetry, prose, drama, and prescribed literary texts

• Explain examination mark schemes, assessment objectives, and examiner expectations

• Use official syllabi, examiner reports, specimen papers, and past papers

• Conduct timed writing practice, mock examinations, and structured feedback sessions

• Develop independent revision strategies, annotation techniques, note-making, and planning skills

• Support learners transitioning between international curricula

• Monitor progress and communicate regularly with parents

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, English Literature, Linguistics, Education, Journalism, Communications, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 3 years' experience teaching secondary English

• Experience preparing students for O Level, IGCSE, or equivalent examinations

• Excellent written and spoken English

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Education, or a related discipline

• PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised teaching qualification

• Cambridge, Pearson, or OxfordAQA examiner experience

• Experience in British curriculum schools

• Proven record of improving examination results

• Experience teaching both English Language and English Literature

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors operating in the UAE are required to hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation before providing private tutoring services.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must hold valid UAE work authorisation through an Employment Visa, Golden Visa, Green Visa, Freelance Permit, Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility, or another recognised UAE work authorisation.

Required Experience

• 3+ years teaching secondary English

• Examination preparation experience

• Essay marking and feedback

• Past-paper instruction

• Curriculum planning

• Parent communication

  
  

Required Skills

• English Language instruction

• English Literature instruction

• Essay writing

• Literary analysis

• Grammar instruction

• Reading comprehension

• Examination preparation

• Academic writing

• Critical thinking

• Vocabulary development

• Public communication

• Assessment and feedback

• Student motivation

• Parent communication

• Safeguarding

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule

• Competitive hourly rates

• Online and face-to-face teaching opportunities

• Professional development

• Collaborative educational team

• Opportunity to help students achieve excellent examination outcomes

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Teaching qualifications

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Evidence of O Level / IGCSE teaching experience

• Emirates ID (if available)

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer (if 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.