English Tutor

Job Highlights

• Role: Experienced English instructor, prefering focusing on the IB Diploma Programme (DP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).

• Impact: Empower students to achieve academic excellence through critical thinking and literary analysis.

• Environment: 1v1 or Small-group, high-engagement tuition environment.

Job Description

SWZ Education is seeking a passionate and highly skilled English Teacher with a specialization in IB English and Literature. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, personalized instruction to students, guiding them through the complexities of literary analysis, language acquisition, and exam-focused strategies. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the IB assessment criteria and a proven track record of helping students reach their target grades through rigorous, inquiry-based teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Delivery: Deliver engaging, rigorous lessons tailored to the IB English (Language & Literature / Literature) syllabus for DP and MYP levels.

• Pedagogical Excellence: Develop comprehensive lesson plans that foster critical thinking, analytical writing, and effective communication skills.

• Assessment & Feedback: Conduct regular assessments, provide high-quality written and oral feedback, and track student progress against IB grading rubrics.

• Student Mentorship: Provide personalized guidance to support students in their Internal Assessments (IA), Extended Essays (EE), and final examination preparation.

• Resource Development: Curate and create high-quality learning materials, including worksheets, practice papers, and supplemental reading resources.

• Communication: Maintain professional relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress, areas for growth, and achievement milestones.

• Collaboration: Work with the curriculum development team to refine existing teaching strategies and ensure alignment with evolving IB standards.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of teaching experience with a strong focus on the IB English curriculum. Experience in a tuition/private coaching environment is highly preferred.

• Expertise: Deep familiarity with IB assessment objectives, including Paper 1 (Guided Textual Analysis), Paper 2 (Comparative Essay), and Individual Oral (IO) preparation.

• Education: Degree or higher, relevant teaching qualification is an advantage.

• Skills:

  • Ability to simplify complex literary concepts for varied learner levels.

  • Strong classroom management skills with a focus on student engagement.

  • Excellent analytical and essay-writing skills.

• Mindset: Intellectual curiosity, patience, and a genuine commitment to raising the literacy and academic standards of students.