A Russian family living in Dubai is looking for a Russian and English speaking governess to work with their 3 children aged 4, 7 and 10 (one girl, two boys).

The children speak English already and attend an English-language school in Dubai. The governess should support the kids in their schooling (coordinating with teachers), homework, general educational support and helping with the schedule/ coordinating with other household staff.

The ideal start date for this role would be around 20th August.

The candidate:

The ideal governess will be a native-level English speaker who also speaks Russian. The candidate should be fun, active, sporty, creative and have a ‘can-do’ attitude. Flexibility, an engaging personality, and a willingness to commit to a long-term position with the family are essential. The candidate should have a nice energy to bring to the house, be confident and calm and be a good role model for the kids.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified educator (BA Education, QTS or PGCE) with significant experience working within families in a similar role. Experience working in a school and an understanding of the British curriculum would also be a plus.

Offer:

One-year contract

5/2 schedule

20,000 AED per month + apartment

4 weeks’ holiday, 10 days’ sick leave

Visas and transport costs covered