Modern Maths Tutor / Educator (Form 4-5 SPM / O-Level)

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

About the Role

Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-focused Modern Maths Tutor / Educator — Form 4–5 SPM / O-Levelto support upper-secondary students preparing for Malaysian SPM Mathematics and recognised O-Level Mathematics qualifications.

The successful candidate will deliver personalised lessons that strengthen mathematical understanding, procedural fluency, problem-solving, examination technique, and confidence. The tutor should be familiar with the content, terminology, question styles, calculator expectations, and assessment requirements used in Malaysian upper-secondary Mathematics and equivalent O-Level pathways.

The role may also involve supporting students transitioning between the Malaysian national curriculum and Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, or other international examination systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess students’ mathematical knowledge, learning gaps, target grades, and examination readiness
• Deliver personalised Form 4 and Form 5 Mathematics tuition
• Prepare learners for SPM Modern Mathematics and O-Level Mathematics examinations
• Teach number, algebra, equations, inequalities, graphs, functions, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, statistics, probability, matrices, transformations, and consumer mathematics
• Reinforce foundational skills required for upper-secondary Mathematics
• Explain mathematical concepts using clear, step-by-step methods
• Teach calculator and non-calculator techniques
• Develop learners’ mathematical reasoning, interpretation, accuracy, and problem-solving
• Use official curriculum documents, textbooks, past papers, trial papers, mark schemes, and examination reports
• Teach students how to interpret command words and identify the requirements of each question
• Develop examination pacing, checking strategies, question selection, and time management
• Identify recurring misconceptions and create targeted intervention activities
• Conduct topic tests, timed practice papers, and mock examinations
• Analyse student performance and provide detailed feedback
• Support homework, school assessments, revision, and examination preparation
• Help students transition between SPM and O-Level Mathematics terminology and methods
• Develop personalised revision schedules and independent-practice routines
• Monitor progress and communicate regularly with students and parents
• Stay informed about relevant syllabus and assessment changes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Education, or a closely related field
• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain
• Minimum 2 years’ experience teaching or tutoring upper-secondary Mathematics
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian Form 4–5 Mathematics, SPM Modern Mathematics, or O-Level Mathematics
• Demonstrated experience preparing learners for external Mathematics examinations
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PGCE, B.Ed., Diploma in Education, QTS, or recognised teaching qualification
• Teaching experience in a Malaysian national, private, or international school
• Experience teaching KSSM Mathematics and preparing learners for SPM
• Experience teaching Cambridge O-Level, Cambridge IGCSE, or Pearson Edexcel Mathematics
• Ability to teach in English and Bahasa Melayu
• Experience supporting students with weak foundations, examination anxiety, or curriculum transitions
• Proven record of improving student grades or 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
• Green Visa
• Freelance Permit
• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility
• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

Required Experience

• 2+ years teaching or tutoring upper-secondary Mathematics
• Experience preparing students for SPM, O-Level, IGCSE, or equivalent examinations
• Experience using past papers, trial papers, and mark schemes
• Experience conducting timed assessments and analysing errors
• Experience delivering targeted intervention for individual learning gaps
• Experience teaching learners in one-to-one or small-group settings

Required Skills

• SPM Modern Mathematics instruction
• Form 4 and Form 5 Mathematics
• O-Level Mathematics preparation
• Algebra and functions
• Geometry and mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Statistics and probability
• Matrices and transformations
• Calculator and non-calculator skills
• Past-paper analysis
• Error diagnosis and intervention
• Revision planning
• Student assessment and feedback
• Parent communication
• Bilingual teaching where applicable
• Flexible freelance schedule — work around your existing commitments
• Competitive session rates
• Work from home or deliver sessions at students’ homes / schools
• Opportunity to support Malaysian and international examination pathways
• Be part of a growing, multidisciplinary team
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to help students build confidence and achieve strong upper-secondary Mathematics results

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 60% commission on all checked-in, completed, and fully paid student lessons and packages.
Commission is calculated after the patient'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.