Malaysian Maths & Curriculum Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Malaysian Maths & Curriculum Tutor to support primary and secondary students following Malaysia’s national and international education pathways.

The successful candidate will provide personalised mathematics tuition aligned with the Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Rendah (KSSR), Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM), UASA, SPM, and other relevant Malaysian assessment requirements. The tutor may also support Malaysian students transitioning to or from British, Cambridge, IB, or other international curricula.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students’ mathematical knowledge, learning gaps, curriculum level, and academic goals

• Deliver personalised one-to-one or small-group mathematics lessons

• Teach mathematics in line with KSSR, KSSM, UASA, SPM, and relevant Malaysian curriculum requirements

• Support learners with number skills, arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra, geometry, measurement, statistics, probability, and problem-solving

• Teach appropriate mathematical terminology, methods, notation, and examination strategies

• Support students studying Mathematics and Additional Mathematics where appropriately qualified

• Prepare learners for school assessments, UASA, SPM, and other relevant examinations

• Use past papers, curriculum standards, mark schemes, and assessment formats to guide lessons

• Strengthen mathematical reasoning, accuracy, fluency, and confidence

• Support homework, revision, coursework, and school-based learning

• Help Malaysian students transition between national and international education systems

• Identify differences in topic sequencing, terminology, methods, and assessment expectations across curricula

• Develop personalised revision plans and targeted intervention programmes

• Conduct practice assessments and provide detailed feedback

• Monitor progress and communicate regularly with students and parents

• Stay informed about relevant Malaysian curriculum and assessment updates

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Engineering, Science, Education, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching or tutoring Mathematics

• Strong knowledge of the Malaysian primary or secondary mathematics curriculum

• Experience preparing students for Malaysian school assessments or examinations

• Strong spoken and written English communication skills

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PGCE, B.Ed., Diploma in Education, or recognised teaching qualification

• Teaching experience in a Malaysian national, private, or international school

• Experience teaching KSSR, KSSM, UASA, SPM, or Additional Mathematics

• Knowledge of Cambridge Primary, Lower Secondary, IGCSE, IB, or British curriculum Mathematics

• Ability to teach in English and Bahasa Melayu

• Experience supporting students transitioning between Malaysian and international curricula

  
  

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 or tutoring Mathematics

• Experience teaching the Malaysian national curriculum

• Experience preparing learners for school-based or external assessments

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

• Experience addressing individual learning gaps and improving mathematical confidence

  
  

Required Skills

• KSSR and KSSM Mathematics instruction

• UASA and SPM preparation

• Primary and secondary mathematics

• Additional Mathematics where qualified

• Mathematical reasoning and problem-solving

• Curriculum comparison and transition support

• Examination preparation

• Past-paper and mark-scheme analysis

• Differentiated lesson planning

• Student assessment and feedback

• Parent communication

• Bilingual teaching in English and Bahasa Melayu where applicable

  
  

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 support Malaysian learners studying in the UAE or transitioning between international curricula

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• Evidence of Malaysian curriculum teaching experience

• 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.