Geography Tutor — O Level / IGCSE

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 248,000 - 482,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

60% commission on completed lessons

Independent contractor engagement

Monthly payments

Job summary

Simone's Tutoring is seeking a knowledgeable Geography Tutor — O Level and IGCSE to support students in developing a strong understanding of physical, human, and environmental geography. You will deliver personalised lessons aligned with Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, OxfordAQA, and other recognised specifications.

The role involves teaching both physical and human geography topics, developing data interpretation, case-study application, fieldwork understanding, and examination technique, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Education, or a related field.
• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching or tutoring Geography
• Strong knowledge of O Level or IGCSE Geography curricula
• Experience preparing students for external examinations

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ geographical knowledge, learning gaps, and examination goals
• Deliver personalised O Level and IGCSE Geography tuition
• Teach physical geography topics: rivers, coasts, weather, climate, ecosystems, natural hazards, tectonic processes
• Teach human geography topics: population, migration, settlement, urbanisation, tourism, development, agriculture, industry, resource management
• Develop map-reading, data interpretation, and geographical enquiry skills
• Use case studies and examples in examination responses
• Support fieldwork knowledge, data collection, and evaluation skills
• Prepare learners for structured, data-response, map-based, and extended-writing questions
• Use past papers, mark schemes, examiner reports, and syllabus objectives to guide tuition
• Develop revision plans and conduct mock assessments
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to students and parents
• Stay informed about syllabus updates

Skills

O Level Geography

IGCSE Geography

Map skills

Data interpretation

Fieldwork preparation

Exam technique

Student assessment

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography

Tools

MOHRE Tutor Permit

Job description

Workspace
Online (remote)
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Schools (where contracted)
Community venues (where applicable)

Role Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Geography Tutor — O Level / IGCSEto support students in developing a strong understanding of physical, human, and environmental geography. You will deliver personalised lessons aligned with Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, OxfordAQA, and other recognised O Level and IGCSE examination specifications.

The successful candidate will help students strengthen subject knowledge, geographical skills, data interpretation, case-study application, fieldwork understanding, structured writing, and examination technique.

Key Responsibilities

Assess students’ geographical knowledge, learning gaps, and examination goals

Deliver personalised O Level and IGCSE Geography tuition

Teach physical geography topics, including rivers, coasts, weather, climate, ecosystems, natural hazards, and tectonic processes

Teach human geography topics, including population, migration, settlement, urbanisation, tourism, development, agriculture, industry, and resource management

Develop students’ map-reading, graph interpretation, data analysis, and geographical enquiry skills

Teach students how to use relevant case studies and examples effectively in examination responses

Support fieldwork knowledge, data collection, investigation methods, and evaluation skills

Prepare learners for structured, data-response, map-based, and extended-writing questions

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

Develop revision plans and conduct mock assessments

Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to students and parents

Stay informed about examination board specifications and syllabus updates

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Education, or a related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching or tutoring Geography

Strong knowledge of O Level or IGCSE Geography curricula

Experience preparing students for external examinations

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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

Experience supporting geographical fieldwork or coursework

Professional or academic experience in environmental management, urban planning, sustainability, or related fields

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

Green Visa

Freelance Permit

Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

2+ years teaching or tutoring Geography

Experience preparing learners for O Level or IGCSE examinations

Experience using past papers, mark schemes, and examiner reports

Experience teaching both physical and human geography

Required Skills

O Level and IGCSE Geography instruction

Physical and human geography

Map and atlas skills

Data, graph, and photograph interpretation

Case-study application

Fieldwork preparation

Structured and extended writing

Student assessment and feedback

Parent communication

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

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Opportunity to help students understand the world and achieve strong examination outcomes

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.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
Tutors are engaged as independent contractors and manage their own tax and visa obligations.
Additional earnings may be available through workshops, holiday programmes, group classes, and corporate training opportunities.

About the Company

Simone's Tutoring is a premium home-based educational support company providing tutoring, learning support, early intervention, special educational needs support, therapy partnerships, coaching, and holistic wellbeing services across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain. We deliver personalised, child-centred services in students' homes, online, and in schools while collaborating with qualified professionals from multiple disciplines.

Compensation
Earn 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the student's payment has been received by Simone's Tutoring.
Payments are processed monthly.
Tutors are engaged as independent contractors and manage their own tax and visa obligations.
Additional earnings may be available through workshops, holiday programmes, group classes, and corporate training opportunities.