TIMSS & PISA Specialist Tutor

Simone's Tutoring; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

65% commission on tuition programmes

Independent contractor position

Job summary

Simone’s Tutoring seeks a TIMSS & PISA Specialist Tutor to support learners in developing mathematical, scientific, reading, and problem-solving competencies aligned with international benchmarking studies.

The role emphasises competency-based, reasoning-rich instruction, with a focus on improving underlying academic skills rather than memorisation of restricted content. This is an independent contractor position with commission-based compensation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching Mathematics, Science, English, or assessment preparation
• Strong understanding of competency-based and international benchmarking assessments
• Demonstrated experience teaching applied reasoning and higher-order thinking
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Assess learners’ current skills in mathematics, science, reading, and applied problem-solving
• Develop personalised or group-based preparation programmes
• Teach higher-order thinking, reasoning, interpretation, application, and real-world problem-solving
• Support mathematics skills including number, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, and probability
• Support science skills across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and scientific inquiry
• Develop reading literacy, information retrieval, interpretation, evaluation, and written reasoning
• Teach learners to analyse graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, and multi-step information
• Develop scientific reasoning, evidence evaluation, and experimental interpretation
• Teach mathematical modelling and application in authentic contexts
• Support digital problem-solving and computer-based assessment readiness
• Communicate progress clearly to parents, schools, and programme coordinators
• Maintain academic integrity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

Skills

TIMSS prep

PISA prep

Competency-based edu

Math literacy

Sci literacy

Reading literacy

Higher-order thinking

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Assessment analysis

Progress monitoring

Educational reporting

Workshop facilitation

Academic integrity

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education / related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility

Job description

Workspace
Online
Student's home
Tutor's home (where approved)
Schools
Competition training camps
Workshop venues

Freelance / Commission-Based

About the Role

Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking an analytical and experienced TIMSS & PISA Specialist Tutorto support learners in developing the mathematical, scientific, reading, and problem-solving competencies assessed through international benchmarking studies.

The successful candidate will prepare students using competency-based, application-focused, and reasoning-rich instruction aligned with the skills commonly assessed in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and the Programme for International Student Assessment.

This role is intended to improve underlying academic competencies rather than coach students to memorise confidential or restricted assessment content.

Key Responsibilities

Assess learners’ current skills in mathematics, science, reading, and applied problem-solving

Develop personalised or group-based preparation programmes

Teach higher-order thinking, reasoning, interpretation, application, and real-world problem-solving

Support mathematics skills including number, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, and probability

Support science skills across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and scientific inquiry

Develop reading literacy, information retrieval, interpretation, evaluation, and written reasoning

Teach learners to analyse graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, and multi-step information

Develop scientific reasoning, evidence evaluation, and experimental interpretation

Teach mathematical modelling and application in authentic contexts

Support digital problem-solving and computer-based assessment readiness

Use publicly available released items and educator-created practice materials

Familiarise learners with common question formats without reproducing restricted assessment materials

Teach time management, question interpretation, and response-planning strategies

Develop learner confidence in unfamiliar and interdisciplinary problems

Analyse errors and identify recurring competency gaps

Provide intervention plans based on assessment results

Support schools with enrichment sessions, workshops, and targeted learner programmes where appropriate

Communicate progress clearly to parents, schools, and programme coordinators

Maintain academic integrity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, Science, English, Educational Assessment, Curriculum Studies, Psychology, or a related field

MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching Mathematics, Science, English, or assessment preparation

Strong understanding of competency-based and international benchmarking assessments

Demonstrated experience teaching applied reasoning and higher-order thinking

Strong data interpretation and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Literacy, or a related discipline

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

Experience supporting schools with TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS, or other international assessments

Experience in school improvement, assessment coordination, or curriculum leadership

Experience analysing learner-performance data

Knowledge of international assessment frameworks

Experience delivering teacher training or school workshops

Familiarity with computer-based assessment environments

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors providing direct private educational instruction in the UAE must hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation.

Applicants must not claim to represent the OECD, IEA, TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS, or any official assessment authority unless formally appointed and authorised.

Tutors must not obtain, reproduce, distribute, or teach confidential, restricted, leaked, or unauthorised assessment materials. Preparation must use publicly released content, curriculum-aligned materials, and independently developed practice activities.

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

3+ years teaching relevant academic subjects

Experience delivering assessment-focused intervention

Experience teaching applied reasoning and problem-solving

Experience analysing assessment data

Experience creating competency-based learning activities

Experience supporting individual learners or school groups

Experience communicating results and intervention recommendations

Required Skills

TIMSS preparation

PISA preparation

Competency-based education

Mathematical literacy

Scientific literacy

Reading literacy

Higher-order thinking

Real-world problem-solving

Data interpretation

Assessment analysis

Progress monitoring

Educational reporting

Workshop facilitation

Academic integrity

Parent and school communication

Safeguarding and confidentiality

Competitive specialist and programme rates

Opportunity to work with individual learners and school groups

Opportunity to support international benchmarking readiness

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to strengthen learners’ real-world reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Application Process

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 65% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid specialist tuition programmes.
Commission applies to gifted education, Olympiads, competitions, exam mastery programmes, and enrichment courses.
Payments are made monthly.
Independent contractor position.

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.