2 Governess jobs available:

GOVERNESS
SAUDI ARABIA
Essential requirements: Previous experience working as a Governess, fluent in English and French

The Governess will be responsible for the overall activities that affect the wellbeing of the child/children.  There are 5 children ranging in age from 5-15 years and a baby of 2 years.

The successful candidate will work within a team of 3 other governesses including a Lead Governess.  Other support teams including chefs and housekeepers are employed.

General Responsibilities include the overall coordination of the child/children’s activities. This includes coordinating with different teams as per below.

• Ensure continuous overall academic development/learning, as well as daily after school activities in coordination with the Academic support team
• Instil and improve French language of children throughout the day through conversation, planned activities and practice.
• Responsible for coordination of daily activities of the children like waking up, setting sleep patterns, arranging meals, dressing, bathing, supervising after school classes/tutoring through relevant support team, oversight of cleanliness & tidiness of rooms, closet management, laundry, etc.
• Communicate with school when needed or asked to
• Overall responsibility of children’s’ proper manners and etiquette throughout their daily activities
• Coordinates children’s requirements during home stay or travel
• Ensure a healthy lifestyle for children
• Plan & prepare children’s schedule
• Assist with and organize different types of outings for children
• Ensure that the child/children reach the envisioned milestones in their overall development
• Encourage children’s’ positive behaviour to complete set tasks & activities
• Follow all guidelines as directed by the family
• Ensure the safety of the children throughout the day and during any activity
• Prepare any reports or feedback as requested by Lead Governess or by the family and highlight any concerns about the child’s wellbeing.

This position offers a salary in the region of EU6,700 per month tax free.  Accommodation is provided as a furnished studio apartment on the compound and transportation is also provided. Annual ticket to home country and medical insurance provided. (HU3981)

GOVERNESS 
KUWAIT
Essential requirements: Pervious experience working as a Governess

A VIP client of ours is looking for a very experienced Governess for two fun loving little boys aged 4 1/2 and 7 years old.  Both attend an American School each day and you will be required to support their education. They are very bright children who love to learn and are advanced in their reading.  They attend various activities and like to be busy. They love sports and enjoy playing football. It is important for the Governess to be engaging. The clients travel throughout the year and have a second home in central London. The trips to London are always filled with theatre trips, museums, adventure play etc.

The ideal candidate must be confident when it comes to the educational support and have worked in a similar role. Communication and organisational skills are important and being able to work in a team environment as this is a fully staffed household. Previous experience working in the Middle East is preferable along with a good knowledge of London.

You will be required to work 6 days a week - 12 hours a day (however, every so often you will be given two consecutive days off.)  Flexibility is required during travel periods.

This is a lovely family to work for and you will have fun with the little boys. Staff stay long term with the clients. You will be made to feel very welcome by the family and they want you to be very much part of the boys’ lives.

Separate accommodation and a car for your personal use.  TOP salary for the right candidate.  (HU3980)