English Literature Tutor — Dubai

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced English Literature Tutor to provide personalised, one-to-one in-person support to children and teenagers in Dubai. The tutor will help learners strengthen literary analysis, close reading, essay writing, critical thinking, textual interpretation and examination technique across the curriculum levels and pathways within their verified expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess each student's current attainment, strengths, learning gaps and academic goals in English Literature

• Plan and deliver personalised, curriculum-aligned English Literature lessons

• Teach close reading and analysis of poetry, prose, drama and other literary texts

• Develop students' understanding of themes, characterisation, structure, language, form, context and literary devices

• Strengthen analytical paragraphing, essay planning, thesis development, use of textual evidence and academic writing

• Support unseen poetry, unseen prose, comparative responses, timed writing and examination technique where relevant

• Prepare students for school assessments and external examinations within the tutor's verified curriculum and exam-board experience

• Differentiate teaching to suit the learner's age, confidence, learning profile and academic needs

• Provide clear progress feedback to parents and the Simone's Tutoring team while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards

Curriculum & Level Coverage

• British curriculum English Literature, including secondary, GCSE / IGCSE and A Level where qualified

• IB English A Literature or Language & Literature pathways where qualified

• American curriculum English Literature and AP English Literature where qualified

• Other school curricula and examination pathways only where the tutor has demonstrable subject and assessment expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English Literature, English Language & Literature, English, Education, Humanities or a closely related field with substantial literature content

• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching or tutoring English Literature

• Strong knowledge of literary analysis, essay writing, textual interpretation and age-appropriate literature instruction

• Excellent spoken and written English

• Valid MOHRE Private Tutor Permit, or eligibility to obtain the required permit before accepting tutoring assignments

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

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

• UAE school or private tutoring experience

• Experience with British, IB or American curriculum pathways and relevant external examinations

• Strong knowledge of assessment objectives, mark schemes, essay structures and examination technique

• Experience supporting students with confidence, reading comprehension, analytical writing or learning-support needs

UAE Work & Travel Requirements

• Own valid UAE residence / visa sponsorship or other lawful work authorisation

• Reliable personal transportation and ability to travel to students' homes or approved learning venues in Dubai

• NOC from current employer where legally required

• All permits, approvals and documentation required to lawfully provide private tutoring in the UAE must remain valid

Required Skills

• English Literature instruction and literary analysis

• Close reading of poetry, prose and drama

• Essay planning, academic writing and textual-evidence skills

• Curriculum alignment and examination preparation

• Differentiated, student-centred teaching

• Progress assessment and parent communication

• Professionalism, safeguarding awareness, punctuality and reliability

Application

Applicants should submit an updated CV and relevant educational / teaching certificates. UAE visa, MOHRE Private Tutor Permit, professional references and other compliance documentation may be requested as applicable before assignments are offered.

Equal Opportunity

Applications are assessed on role-relevant qualifications, verified subject expertise, teaching experience, availability, legal eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the tutoring assignment.