IB MYP eAssessment & IB Diploma Programme Specialist Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced IB MYP eAssessment & IB Diploma Programme Specialist Tutor to support students completing the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.

The successful candidate will deliver personalised, subject-specific tuition while helping learners develop the conceptual understanding, inquiry skills, academic writing, examination technique, time management, and independent learning habits required for success in IB assessments. The tutor should be confident supporting MYP onscreen examinations, personal projects, interdisciplinary learning, internal assessments, extended essays, Theory of Knowledge, and Diploma Programme external examinations within their areas of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students’ subject knowledge, academic skills, assessment readiness, and target grades

• Deliver personalised tuition for IB MYP and Diploma Programme students

• Prepare MYP learners for onscreen eAssessments and subject-specific assessment formats

• Teach students how to respond to conceptual, inquiry-based, source-based, data-response, and extended-writing questions

• Support MYP interdisciplinary learning and transfer of knowledge across subject areas

• Guide students in planning, researching, completing, and reflecting on the MYP Personal Project

• Provide subject-specialist support for IB Diploma Programme Standard Level and Higher Level courses

• Support Internal Assessments in accordance with IB academic integrity requirements

• Guide learners in research, structure, argument development, referencing, and time management

• Support the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge where appropriately qualified

• Use IB command terms, assessment criteria, mark schemes, subject guides, and past assessment materials to guide instruction

• Develop revision plans and targeted intervention programmes

• Conduct timed practice assessments and provide detailed, criterion-referenced feedback

• Teach academic integrity, citation, research, and responsible use of sources

• Monitor progress and communicate regularly with students and parents

• Stay informed about updates to IB subject guides, assessment models, and programme requirements

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject, Education, or a closely related discipline

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching or tutoring within the IB MYP or Diploma Programme

• Strong knowledge of IB assessment criteria, command terms, inquiry-based learning, and criterion-referenced assessment

• Demonstrated subject expertise in one or more IB disciplines

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Official IB professional development workshops or IB educator certification

• Experience teaching both MYP and Diploma Programme students

• Experience as an IB examiner, moderator, workshop leader, curriculum coordinator, or head of department

• Experience supporting MYP eAssessment, Personal Project, Internal Assessments, Extended Essay, or Theory of Knowledge

• Proven record of helping students improve predicted grades and final examination outcomes

  
  

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

• 3+ years teaching or tutoring IB MYP or Diploma Programme students

• Experience preparing learners for MYP eAssessments or IB Diploma examinations

• Experience using IB assessment criteria and command terms

• Experience supporting coursework, projects, research tasks, or internal assessments

• Experience delivering personalised one-to-one academic intervention

  
  

Required Skills

• IB MYP and Diploma Programme knowledge

• MYP eAssessment preparation

• Criterion-referenced assessment

• Inquiry-based teaching

• Conceptual learning

• Internal Assessment support

• Academic writing and research

• Extended Essay or Personal Project guidance

• Theory of Knowledge support where qualified

• Examination technique

• Revision planning

• Student assessment and feedback

• Parent communication

• Academic integrity awareness

  
  

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 high-achieving IB learners in reaching their academic goals

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Professional licences (if applicable)

• IB training certificates or examiner credentials, where available

• 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.