Website Elite Educational Development
English Language Governess (Primary Years) for Two School-Aged Children — Saudi Arabia — Ref: FG7033
Posted by Elite Educational Development · Full-time live-out, 5–6 days per week · Start ASAP
EED is delighted to be representing a distinguished, fully staffed private household based in Saudi Arabia, seeking an experienced English Language Governess to support the education, development and wellbeing of two school-aged children.
The children attend school five days per week and are already fluent English speakers with a British accent. The family is seeking a highly professional educator with strong Primary Years experience who can provide structured academic support while fostering confidence, curiosity, emotional balance and a genuine love of learning.
The role combines educational guidance with creativity, enrichment activities and learning through play. The successful candidate will be energetic, organised and proactive, capable of delivering high-quality, age-appropriate learning experiences while working collaboratively within a fully staffed household environment.
The family travels extensively throughout the year to destinations including Dubai, London, Paris, Los Angeles and other international luxury locations. The Governess will accompany the family on travel and should be comfortable with a travel-oriented lifestyle and flexible routines. For exceptionally experienced candidates, the role may also include elements of children’s coordination, assisting with activity planning, scheduling, and ensuring smooth organisation during travel periods.
Separate live-out accommodation is provided close to the family residence.
Working schedule: During school terms, 5 days per week. During summer periods and extended travel, 6 days per week. Up to 10 working hours per day, with natural breaks during school hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the children’s academic development through engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Providing structured homework support, literacy development and academic enrichment, including familiarity with MAP testing frameworks
- Encouraging confidence, communication skills, curiosity and independent thinking
- Supporting emotional regulation, focus, executive-function skills and positive learning habits within a structured and nurturing environment
- Delivering creative, play-based and experiential learning activities
- Planning educational and enrichment activities both at home and while travelling
- Supporting the children’s overall development, wellbeing and balanced daily routines
- Collaborating effectively with parents, teachers and the wider household team to ensure consistency of approach
- Accompanying the family on frequent international travel
- Assisting with children’s schedules, activities and organisation where required
- Maintaining a calm, structured and supportive learning environment
Candidate Requirements
- Native-level English speaker essential
- Experience teaching Primary Years, British Curriculum or IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
- Strong academic background in education or related field
- PGCE and QTS highly desirable
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant teaching or Governess experience
- Experience working with academically bright, emotionally sensitive primary-aged children
- Confident supporting emotional regulation, attention and executive-function development
- Familiarity with MAP testing strongly preferred
- Creative, energetic and engaging approach to education
- Experience delivering learning-through-play and experiential learning activities
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Flexible, adaptable and collaborative personality
- Comfortable working within a fully staffed private household
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis
- Experience within private households or HNWI environments highly desirable
- Former UK prep school teaching experience advantageous
- Music and/or sports background beneficial
- First Aid certification desirable
- Excellent, verifiable references essential
- Professional, polished and discreet at all times
The Package
- Salary £6,000–£8,500 per month, depending on qualifications and experience
- Separate live-out accommodation provided near the family home
- One-year contract
- Flights and visa costs covered by the family
- Four weeks paid annual leave
- Extensive international travel opportunities throughout the year
- Private accommodation provided during travel, including luxury hotels, resorts and chalets
- Supportive fully staffed household environment
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
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