VIP Governess Nanny – Dubai & Worldwide Travel

**Start Date:** ASAP
**Location:** Dubai, UAE, with frequent worldwide travel
**Working Days:** 5–6 days per week
**Working Hours:** 10:00am–7:00pm
**Contract:** Three-month rolling contract
**Salary:** Highly competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced, professional and adaptable VIP Governess Nanny to care for and support a five-year-old child within a fully staffed household based in Dubai.

The family divides its time between Dubai and destinations around the world. The successful candidate must therefore be willing and able to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice.

Please note: Candidates must already be residing in Dubai and have completed their UAE health/medical check and UAE criminal record/police clearance check.

The Role

* Providing exceptional care, educational support and guidance for a five-year-old child.
* Supporting the child’s learning and development through engaging, educational and age-appropriate activities.
* Assisting with homework, reading, school projects and academic development.
* Encouraging good manners, confidence, independence and positive social development.
* Liaising with the parents, school, tutors and other professionals regarding the child’s education and progress.
* Working collaboratively within a fully staffed VIP household.
* Supporting the child’s daily routine, including mealtimes, travel, activities and outings.
* Ensuring the child’s wellbeing, safety and development at all times.
* Researching and organising educational, cultural and recreational activities in Dubai and while travelling.
* Packing and organising the child’s belongings for international travel.
* Maintaining the child’s bedroom, play areas, wardrobe, school materials and belongings to an impeccable standard.
* Preparing healthy meals and snacks when required.
* Supporting with the child’s laundry and all child-related duties.
* Accompanying the family on frequent worldwide travel and maintaining a consistent routine while away.

The Ideal Candidate

Must already be residing in Dubai, UAE.
Must have completed their UAE health/medical check and hold a UAE criminal record/police clearance check.**
Fluent English speaker with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Previous experience as a Governess Nanny within a VIP or UHNW household.
Strong experience caring for and supporting children of a similar age.
A strong educational background or relevant teaching, tutoring or childcare qualifications.
Confident supporting a child’s academic, emotional and social development.
Experienced working collaboratively within a fully staffed household.
Calm, discreet, proactive and highly professional.
Comfortable travelling extensively worldwide and at short notice.
Excellent references and a strong, stable employment history.
Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid certification, or willingness to update them.
A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions.

Desirable

* Qualified teacher, tutor or early-years educator.
* Previous experience working in Dubai or the Middle East.
* Previous experience travelling internationally with private families.
* Knowledge of the British or an international curriculum.
* Additional languages would be advantageous.

If you are an experienced, English-speaking Governess Nanny already residing in Dubai, with your UAE health/medical check and criminal record/police clearance completed, and are seeking an exciting VIP opportunity caring for a five-year-old 5–6 days per week with frequent worldwide travel, we would love to hear from you.