Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a qualified Primary School Governess to support the academic, moral, and developmental growth of three children (ages 8, 5, & 1) within a respectful Emirati household. The ideal candidate will be education-focused, structured, and capable of delivering high academic standards while upholding the family’s cultural values, discipline expectations, and emphasis on character development. This is a dedicated education role and not a general nanny position.

1. Academic Support& Curriculum Enrichment:

   • Provide structured academic support aligned with primary school curriculum standards

   • Assist with homework, school assignments, and project preparation

   • Strengthen English language proficiency (spoken, reading, and written skills)

   • Introduce supplementary learning materials beyond the school curriculum

     
     

2. Character & Moral Development:

   • Instil discipline, respect, responsibility, empathy, and integrity

   • Reinforce values such as honesty, gratitude, kindness, and accountability

     
     

3. Structured Routine & Supervision:

   1. Maintain organized daily schedules balancing academics, recreation, and rest

   2. Encourage constructive screen-time habits and purposeful activities

      
      

4. Infant Care (One-Year-Old):

   • Responsible for assisting/supporting in the caretaking of the one-year-old child, including changing diapers, feeding, bathing, etc.

   • Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for the infant’s overall development.

     
     

5. Parent Communication & Coordination:

   • Collaborate closely with parents to align on educational goals and values

   • Maintain respectful and professional communication at all times

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Primary School Teacher, Governess, or Private Tutor

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Primary Education, Child Development, or related field (preferred)

• Formal classroom teaching experience strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of primary-level curriculum frameworks

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Ability to create structured lesson plans and individualized learning strategies

• Experience supporting children of multiple age groups

• Strong moral character and professional conduct

• Respects Islamic values, cultural norms, and household privacy