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Nov 03, 2026  
FG7089: Part-time Governor / Governess for Three Children in Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE Featured
Part-time Live-out Governor / Governess for Three Children (8, 12 & 14) in Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE From AED 15K/month, for up to 15 hours per week Ref: FG7089 A lovely family based in Jumeirah 3, who have lived in Dubai for four years, is seeking a warm, positive and academically strong part-time Governor or Governess for their three children, aged 8, 12 and 14, all following the British curriculum. THE ROLE This is a part-time position of up to 15 hours a week, on the following schedule: Thursday: 14:30-21:00, starting with school pick-up of the youngest with the family driver Friday: 17:00-21:00 Saturday or Sunday: 3-4 hours, flexible The role is primarily academic support across three different stages, alongside school coordination and a happy, structured routine during sessions. Daughter, 8: homework and general school support, plus her after-school activities, including swimming and chess....
EED - Elite Educational Development Jumeirah 3 - Dubai - UAE Part time
Oct 28, 2026  
FG7088: Live-In Mandarin Governess for 10-Year-Old Boy in Limassol, Cyprus Featured
£2,500 - £4,200 monthly
Full-time, Live-In Mandarin Governess for 10-Year-Old Boy—Limassol, Cyprus   €3,000–€5,000/month DOE Start immediately Ref: FG7088 EED is delighted to be representing a family based in Limassol, seeking a warm, dedicated live-in governess to lead full Mandarin immersion for their son, aged 10. He has no prior Mandarin. The heart of the role is to speak only Mandarin with him and build the language from the ground up, aiming for genuine fluency and literacy over the long term. The boy attends a British curriculum school, and the family speak Russian and English at home. The governess will be his Mandarin world: daily immersion through conversation, reading, storytelling, games, songs and outings, pitched for a pre-teen beginner rather than a young child. Spoken fluency comes first, with reading and writing built steadily over time, and the governess will give the parents regular progress updates. The day starts with the...
EED - Elite Educational Development Limassol, Cyprus Full time
Oct 26, 2026  
FG7087: After-School & Weekend Governess for 4-Year-Old Girl in Ascot, Berkshire, UK Featured
£60,000 yearly
After-School & Weekend Governess for 4-Year-Old Girl Ascot, Berkshire, UK Part-time, afternoons & weekends From £60,000/year Start TBC Ref: FG7087 EED is delighted to be representing a private family based in Ascot, seeking a warm, experienced educational governess for their young daughter. This is a long-term position for someone who can grow with the little girl and support her education and development over the coming years. The child is playful, active and curious, and loves games, creative activities and learning through play. The family is therefore looking for someone who makes learning enjoyable and engaging, rather than taking an overly formal or academic approach. Language development and pronunciation matter a great deal to the family. The governess will spend afternoons and weekends playing with her and organising educational and creative activities. As she gets older, the role will grow to include homework and...
EED - Elite Educational Development Ascot, Berkshire, UK Part time
Oct 08, 2026  
FG7082: Full-Time Live-In Nanny / Governess for Two Girls in Qatar Featured
£1,500 weekly
Full-Time Live-In Nanny / Governess for Two Girls (10 & 16) — Qatar Up to £1,500 / week Live-in, 6 days per week Start ASAP Ref: FG7082 EED is delighted to be representing a private family in Qatar, seeking an experienced, energetic and highly organised Nanny / Governess to support their two daughters, aged 16 and 10. This is a live-in position within the family’s private residence, six days a week, with up to 12 hours a day. The role centres on overseeing the girls’ daily lifestyle and schedules. That means managing school and after-school routines, coordinating tutors, sports coaches and extracurricular activities, and keeping appointments, classes and social plans organised so the girls are always prepared for their commitments. Alongside the logistics, the family wants someone who brings creativity and energy to the girls’ everyday lives. This includes organising engaging, age-appropriate activities,...
EED - Elite Educational Development Qatar Full time
Oct 02, 2026  
FG7079: Full-Time Governess for 12-Year-Old Twins in Jupiter, Florida, USA Featured
£150,000 yearly
Full-Time Governess for 12-Year-Old Twins — Jupiter, Florida, USA RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES & FULL, CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL   From $200,000 / year Full-time, Live-out Approx. 40 hrs/week Start ASAP Ref: FG7079 EED is delighted to be representing a private family based in Jupiter, Florida, seeking an exceptional full-time Governess for their 12-year-old twins, a boy and a girl. Childcare is the clear priority. This is a governess-style role rather than a young-child-focused nanny position, centred on academic support, life skills and genuine companionship as the twins head into their teenage years. Day to day, the role covers school runs (approximately 30 minutes each way) and after-school activities, including tennis, along with encouraging outdoor activity and sport more broadly. The family wants someone proactive who helps the twins build real life skills and independence (chores,...
EED - Elite Educational Development Jupiter, FL Full time
Sep 30, 2026  
FG7033: Full-time English Language Governess for Two School-Aged Children in Saudi Arabia Featured
£6,000 - £8,500 monthly
English Language Governess (Primary Years) for Two School-Aged Children in Saudi Arabia (£6K–£8.5K Monthly | Full-time Live-out (accommodation provided) | 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...
EED - Elite Educational Development Saudi Arabia Full time
Sep 28, 2026  
FG7074: British Early Years Governess for 18-Month-Old Girl in Al Barari, Dubai, UAE Featured
£5,000 - £7,200 monthly
Full-time Live-out British Early Years Governess for 18-Month-Old Girl in Al Barari, Dubai Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Start: ASAP Salary: AED 25K–35K/month Job Ref.: FG7074 EED is delighted to be representing a private family based in Al Barari, Dubai, seeking an experienced Early Years Governess for their daughter, aged 18 months, to lead her early learning and play through structured, engaging days at home. This is a full-time, live-out role, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The focus is education through play — early language, numbers and other foundational skills, delivered within a calm and consistent routine that prepares her for kindergarten, which she is expected to start in a year or two. Cooking is minimal, and this is a teaching and developmental role rather than a nanny-and-housekeeping one. The family speaks English and German at home. Some travel may be required, including family holidays, with details discussed in...
EED - Elite Educational Development Al Barari - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Full time
Sep 21, 2026  
FG7072: Live-out Nanny/PA for Two Boys, Aged 6 and 8 in Blackheath, London, UK Featured
£70,000 - £90,000 yearly
Full-Time Live-out Nanny/PA for Two Boys (6 & 8)—Blackheath, London  £70,000–£90,000 / year Full-time live-out, Mon–Fri 7am–7pm Start ASAP Ref: FG7072 EED is delighted to be representing a lovely young family based in Blackheath, seeking a reliable, kind and highly organised Nanny/PA for their two sons, aged 6 and 8, who are transitioning from more traditional nanny care into a governess-style role focused on educational support, independence and preparing them for the next stage of school life. This is a full-time, live-out role, Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, with babysitting on Thursday evenings until 11pm at the latest (though usually finishing much earlier). Live-in may be an option on some days during the week if the candidate would find that helpful. There is a generous amount of holiday time to compensate for the long hours — the family spends approximately 10 weeks a year in Wales during...
EED - Elite Educational Development Blackheath, London, UK Full time
Sep 16, 2026  
FG7042: Full-time Residential Private Educator/Governess for Twins (5YO) in Washington, D.C., USA | $170K-250K PA Featured
£127,000 - £187,000 yearly
Full-time Residential Private Educator/Governess for Twins (5YO) in Washington, D.C., USA ESSENTIAL NON-NEGOTIABLE : US citizen or holder of valid US work authorisation (Green Card, EAD or equivalent) Ref: FG7042 EED is delighted to be representing a high-profile international family based in Washington D.C. (and occasionally New York), who are seeking an exceptional residential private educator for their 5-year-old twins. This is a long-term position, with a trial and start as soon as possible. The Role The twins are currently educated at home, and the parents are looking for an elite educator to take full ownership of their academic development over the next two to three years, in a fully homeschooled environment. Both children are bright and inquisitive. The parents want an education that prepares their children for a fast-changing world rather than a conventional one. That means teaching children to think from first principles, reason through...
EED - Elite Educational Development Washington, DC Full time
Sep 14, 2026  
FG7070: European Governess for Two Children (3 & 5) | Live-out, Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings | Start ASAP Featured
£5,000 - £7,000 monthly
European Governess for Two Children (3 & 5) | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE | Live-out, Mon–Fri afternoons/evenings | Start ASAP AED 25K–35K/month Ref: FG7070 EED is delighted to be representing an international family residing in a private villa on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, seeking an experienced European Governess for their two children, currently starting at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Pre-Prep School on the British curriculum — a son, 5 (FS2), and a daughter, 3 (FS1). A third child is expected in early 2027; a separate nanny is planned for the newborn, and only occasional light help (such as walking with the pram) may be requested of the Governess. This is a long-term role, and the family would like to find a candidate happy to stay with them for many years to come. The family’s long-term educational vision is ambitious: the children are not yet native-level English speakers and need strong language immersion and academic adaptation support...
EED - Elite Educational Development Saadiyat Island - Abu Dhabi - UAE Permanent
Sep 08, 2026  
FG7064: Full-Time German Governor / Governess for Four Boys — Munich, Germany Featured
£5,150 monthly
Full-Time German Governor / Governess for Four Boys — Munich, Germany  —  From €6,000 / month Full-time, after-school & weekends · Start ASAP or Summer 2027 Ref: FG7064 EED is delighted to be representing a family based in Munich, seeking an exceptional full-time educator for their four sons, aged 4, 5, 7 and 9, all of whom attend international school. This isn’t about replacing their schooling — the family wants a highly qualified educator who can build structured, individualised learning around it and take on a broader educational and developmental role in the boys’ lives. The successful candidate will support and extend each boy academically, taking into account their different ages and needs, and will coordinate with the international school on curriculum so home learning genuinely complements what they’re doing in class. Beyond that, the role covers building a structured weekly programme,...
EED - Elite Educational Development Munich, Germany Full time
Sep 08, 2026  
FG7065: Full-Time Homeschool Educator for G8 | Dubai, Oman & Worldwide Featured
£6,000 monthly
Full-Time Homeschool Educator for 8-Year-Old Girl — Dubai, Oman & Worldwide — From AED 30,000 / month -  Full-time, long-term · Start ASAP Ref: FG7065 EED is delighted to be representing an Emirati family based between Dubai and Oman, seeking an exceptional full-time homeschooling professional for their daughter, aged 8, to provide a high-end private education while travelling extensively with the family. The family is looking for someone genuinely education-focused who can deliver a rigorous, structured homeschooling programme that keeps their daughter on track academically, with an eye to leading universities further down the line. The style is stern but kind — warm and positive day to day, but built on real academic seriousness rather than a light tutoring approach. The schedule is flexible and built around school-hours-style structure, adapted to wherever the family is in the world, including full homeschooling while...
EED - Elite Educational Development Dubai - United Arab Emirates Full time
Oct 30, 2026  
Governess for a 9-year-old girl – relocation to Limassol, Cyprus
A warm, well-educated family in Limassol is looking for an experienced, refined governess for their 9-year-old daughter, who attends a British school. The role • Afternoons and evenings on weekdays, 6 days on / 1 day off • Supporting homework and the British curriculum • Instilling good manners, etiquette and confident communication • Planning outdoor activities, sport and cultural outings • Being a consistent, inspiring presence in a child's life About you • Recent experience as a governess with school-age children (around 7 and up; experience with teenagers is welcome) • Native or fluent British English • Warm, well-mannered and caring, with a "Mary Poppins" approach • Education in teaching, childcare or a related field is an advantage • Open to relocating to Cyprus We offer • Employment contract and medical insurance • Separate accommodation and meals • Relocation paid by the family • Competitive salary, discussed at interview To apply, please...
Hantix Limassol, Cyprus Full time
Oct 23, 2026  
Live-out French-speaking Governess in Hampstead, London, UK
Live-out French-speaking Governess – Hampstead, London – start ASAP A Hampstead family is looking for an experienced, well-organised and committed live-out Governess to oversee the education, development and daily routines of their three children. They want someone with a strong educational background, patience and teaching experience, who can create a structured, stimulating and caring environment. Location: Hampstead, London Children: twins aged 12, one of whom has Down syndrome and is homeschooled, and a child aged 9; the other two children go to school Hours: Monday to Friday, 44 hours a week: 8am–4pm on three days and 8am–6pm on two days Travel: you must be flexible and able to travel with the family when needed Salary: to be agreed, based on your qualifications and experience Start: ASAP About the role The family want a professional Governess to give educational support, manage the children's routines and encourage their academic, social...
French Nanny Agency uk Hampstead, London, UK Full time
Oct 22, 2026  
Live-in Nanny / Governess in Kuwait
£4,200 monthly
Live-in Nanny / Governess – Kuwait – circa KWD 1,750 net per month (approx. £4,200), tax-free A family in Kuwait is looking for an experienced, professional Nanny/Governess to join them on a live-in basis, living in a private apartment of their own close to the family home. The household is made up of the two Principals and their three children: boys of 14 and 11 and a girl of 7. The 7-year-old girl is the main focus of the job; both boys are independent, so with them you will mostly be checking in rather than giving hands-on care. The family also employ a PA. They are looking for someone warm, polished and organised, with high standards of professionalism and presentation. You must speak fluent English. French is a real plus, as the family would like the children to learn it, but it is not required. Location: Kuwait Salary: circa KWD 1,750 net per month (approx. £4,200), tax-free, depending on experience Start: ASAP Hours: Sunday to Thursday (the weekend is...
Exclusive Household Staff Kuwait Full time