Governess Job offer and Vacancy
Job description
Our UHNW client in Doha, Qatar is looking to hire a Nanny/Governess to care for 6 children of varying ages, from 8 years old up to 23 years old.
They are looking for a playful, caring and creative Nanny/Governess who will help the children with their homework and teach them new skills.
The ideal candidate must be well organised, able to travel with the family and ensure the children's safety.
Accommodation will be provided.
They are looking for a playful, caring and creative Nanny/Governess who will help the children with their homework and teach them new skills.
The ideal candidate must be well organised, able to travel with the family and ensure the children's safety.
Accommodation will be provided.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
- Liaise with the children’s’ tutors and educational staff to ensure the children’s progress is being fully tracked
- Help the children with their homework which will include languages (French, English)
- Encourage outdoor play and physical sport activities (swimming is required)
- Ensure that the children’s timekeeping and timetables are all extremely organised
- Make sure the children go to bed / wake up on time and that they have consistency and a good feeling of structure and security in their daily routine whilst being flexible
- Ensure the children’s dietary requirements are catered for / being adhered to - This will require liaising with catering staff and if required to cook for them/ provide them with nutritional meals
- Liaise with security staff/ drivers and other relevant staff members when necessary
- Laundry and wardrobe management is required
- Ensure the children are dressed appropriately / help them prepare for different and some special occasions
- To build on their baking and cooking skills
- When travelling, to prepare in advance cultural and entertainment activities in the relevant cities and destination
- Travel may include staying on a boat for long periods of time which will require the candidate to be strategic in keeping them creatively active / occupied and happy
Profil requirement
- Previous experience working for UHNW family
- CRB/DBS checked
- First Aid training/certificate
- French and English are essential to assist with homework
- Be resourceful and imaginative
- Be creative with games and entertainment
- To positively encourage creativity, to think outside the norm, feed imagination
- Interest and knowledge of doing arts and crafts, painting, cooking/baking, and active/outdoorsy activities
- Adaptable and flexible
Job Conditions
- Job conditions: Start date: Immediate
- Permanent/Full-time
- Working hours: Flexible
Governess Salary
Negociable
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