Job Title: Governess
Location: Dubai – The Palm
Salary: AED 30,000 per month net (DOE)
Contract: 2 years
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 6 days per week (day off during the week) - 11–12 hour days, covering the children from wake-up to bedtime
 

Family Details:

• 3 children: 5-year-old boy, 3-year-old girl, 7-month-old girl
• Primary focus on the 5-year-old boy
• Fully staffed household including a team of nannies and a senior nanny to support you
• 2 cats

Role Overview:

We are seeking a professional, experienced, and adaptable Governess to join a demanding but rewarding family. The ideal candidate will be confident, thick-skinned, and happy to assist wherever needed while respecting the family’s routines and preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide full-time care and education support for the children, focusing primarily on the 5-year-old boy
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate educational and recreational activities
• Prepare children for school and manage all school-related logistics including appointments, extracurricular activities, and liaising with the school
• Coordinate playdates and activities
• Travel with the family as required, handling packing/unpacking for the children
• Collaborate with the nannies, senior nanny, mother, and household team to ensure seamless daily routines
• Coordinate meals with the chef when required
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability in line with the family’s expectations

Requirements:

• Female only due to cultural reasons
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role with evidence of longevity in previous positions
• Experience travelling with a family
• Multilingual skills preferred: Mandarin, Arabic, and English
• Highly organised, professional, and reliable
• Flexible, with a proactive approach to supporting the family

Package:

• Salary: AED 30,000 per month net (DOE)
• Live-in accommodation: shared apartment with PA/House Manager (other staff in another shared house)
• Medical insurance provided
• Food provided
• 30 days annual leave
• All travel expenses covered when accompanying the family
• VISA support