History Tutor — O Level / IGCSE

Role Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging History Tutor — O Level / IGCSE to support students in developing strong historical knowledge, source-analysis skills, essay writing, critical thinking, and examination technique.

The successful candidate will deliver personalised lessons aligned with Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, OxfordAQA, and other recognised O Level and IGCSE History specifications. You will help students understand historical causation, consequence, change, continuity, significance, interpretation, and evidence while preparing them confidently for external examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students’ historical knowledge, learning gaps, writing skills, and target grades

• Deliver personalised O Level and IGCSE History tuition

• Teach relevant modern, world, regional, and depth-study topics according to the student’s examination specification

• Develop understanding of chronology, causation, consequence, change, continuity, significance, and historical interpretation

• Teach students how to analyse primary and secondary sources

• Develop structured paragraphing, evidence-based argument, essay planning, and extended writing

• Support learners with source-based, structured, and essay-style examination questions

• Teach effective use of historical evidence, examples, dates, individuals, and events

• Use past papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, and syllabus objectives to guide tuition

• Prepare revision plans, timelines, topic summaries, flashcards, and retrieval-practice activities

• Conduct mock assessments and provide detailed feedback

• Support coursework or internally assessed components where applicable

• Monitor progress and communicate regularly with students and parents

• Stay informed about examination board specifications and syllabus updates

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, Politics, International Relations, Humanities, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching or tutoring History

• Strong knowledge of O Level or IGCSE History requirements

• Excellent written communication and analytical skills

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience teaching Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel, OxfordAQA, AQA, or equivalent History specifications

• Experience as an examiner, moderator, curriculum coordinator, or subject leader

• Master’s degree in History, Education, Politics, or a related discipline

• Proven experience improving students’ essay writing and external examination results

  
  

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 History

• Experience preparing learners for O Level or IGCSE examinations

• Experience teaching source analysis, historical interpretation, and essay writing

• Experience using past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports

  
  

Required Skills

• O Level and IGCSE History instruction

• Historical source analysis

• Essay writing and argument development

• Chronology and contextual knowledge

• Critical thinking

• Examination preparation

• Past-paper analysis

• Revision planning

• Student assessment and feedback

• Parent communication

• Clear explanation of complex historical topics

  
  

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 help students understand the past and achieve strong examination outcomes

  
  

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

  
  

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.