A busy Nigerian family is looking for an experienced English speaking governess or governor to take care of their sons, aged 8 and 3.

This is an educational position so the governess must have teaching qualifications and teaching experience. The candidate will be expected to work on children’s development, arrange the schedule, help with homework, create assignments, liaise with school teachers and write regular reports on their progress. Additional French language would be a plus.

The family has full-time nannies, chef, housekeeper so no care duties will be required.

The candidate should be friendly, active, caring, responsible and have relevant experience with children of the same age.

The schedule for the job will typically consist of waking around 6am and helping boys to get ready for the school. At this point the driver will take them to school and the governess will have free time to rest and to prepare lessons and activities for after-school time. The charges will be collected from school at around 3 pm, and the governess will spend time with them until 9pm when they go to bed.

The parents would like the governess to work 6 days per week and to have a day off on Saturday or Sunday.

This is a live-in position, the governess will be provided with a separate room with her own bathroom.

The salary on offer is for this position is negotiable from £1200 per week.

OFFER:
One year contract
Salary from £1200/ week

SCHEDULE:
6 days per week, 6am-9pm split shift

LOCATION:
Lagos, Nigeria

REQUIREMENTS:
English speaking governess/ governor with teaching qualification or a degree in Early Childhood
Active, friendly, caring and responsible person
At least 8 years’ experience in a similar role
Excellent checkable references