Governor for 5-Year-Old Boy — Singapore — Ref: FG7053

Posted by Elite Educational Development · Full-time, 5 days per week (primarily after-school) · Start ASAP

EED is delighted to be representing an Irish-Canadian family based in Singapore, seeking an experienced, active governor for their son, aged 5. This is a long-term appointment, ideally for the duration of the primary school years and beyond — the family is committed to finding the right person and wants the governor to become a trusted, consistent figure in their son’s life, someone who can get to know him and support his development across academics, sport and character over several years.

The little boy has recently started school and is thriving — well-behaved, enthusiastic and with a wide range of interests including music (piano, drums), rugby, football, tennis and gymnastics.

The role is primarily after-school (he is in school from 8:30am–2:00pm), with occasional weekend hours and some travel with the family when required. The governor will work as part of a small household team, supporting his schoolwork and supplementary educational development, coordinating directly with his teachers, and reporting regularly to the father on academic progress and any areas of development.

The family wants someone who can engage meaningfully with the boy’s existing sporting and musical activities and bring genuine enthusiasm to them, rather than simply supervising from the sidelines. Alongside this, the governor will build a structured and enjoyable schedule in collaboration with the family, balancing enrichment activities with downtime and providing pastoral support to ensure the boy is happy, healthy and making the most of the opportunities available to him.

Working schedule: 5 days per week, primarily after-school hours, with occasional weekend days and travel with the family as required.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the boy’s schoolwork and supplementary educational development, building on what he is learning in school and filling gaps proactively as his curriculum advances
Coordinating directly with his school teachers and reporting regularly to the father on academic progress and any concerns
Actively participating in and encouraging his existing sport and music activities — piano, drums, rugby, football, tennis and gymnastics
Creating a structured, enjoyable schedule in collaboration with the family, balancing enrichment with downtime
Providing pastoral support to ensure the boy is happy, healthy and thriving
Advising the parents with candour when something needs attention
Travelling with the family as required
Working professionally alongside the wider household team

Candidate Requirements

UK or Irish passport holder essential (required for travel)
PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification essential
Background in PE or primary education strongly preferred; candidates with dual specialism (academic + PE) particularly sought after
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a comparable role — private household, prep school or equivalent
Genuinely active, energetic personality — enthusiasm for sport (at least one of rugby, football or tennis) essential
Love of music a significant advantage
Able to connect with a five-year-old boy on his level while maintaining the professional standing to brief his parents with confidence
Able to advise parents on educational strategy, communicate with teachers and write structured progress reports
Excellent, checkable references essential
Professional, discreet and comfortable working within a small household team

The Offer

Salary from €2,000 per week
5 days per week, primarily after-school hours with occasional weekend days
Private apartment provided separately (live-out arrangement)
One-year initial contract with strong expectation of long-term continuation
Travel with the family as required
ASAP start

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