• Location: Dubai, UAE
  
• Employer: Private UHNW Family
  
• Children: Ages 4 & 2
  
• Salary: AED 25,000 – AED 30,000 per month
  
• Benefits: Visa + Medical Insurance + Accommodation
  
• Working Schedule: 12 Hours | 6 Days per Week
  
• Travel: International travel required
  
  

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Governess / Personal Carer / Personal Trainer SEN Qualified Working with UHNW / UHNWI Family to support the education, development, behaviour and overall well-being of two young children aged 4 and 2 within a fully staffed UHNW private household.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Education & Development

• Take responsibility for supporting the children’s educational and developmental progress.
  
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities for both children.
  
• Support the 4-year-old with early literacy, phonics, reading, handwriting, numeracy and school-readiness skills.
  
• Reinforce learning from school through structured but enjoyable activities at home.
  
• Introduce the 2-year-old to developmentally appropriate early learning through play, books, language, music, sensory activities and exploration.
  
• Encourage curiosity, confidence, independence, concentration and a genuine enjoyment of learning.
  
• Identify areas where either child may require additional support and develop appropriate strategies.
  
• Select suitable books, educational resources, games and activities.
  
• Monitor developmental and educational progress and communicate regularly with the parents.
  

SEN & Behavioural Support

• Use an SEN-informed approach to support individual learning styles and developmental needs.
  
• Experience with areas such as attention and concentration, sensory needs, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges and executive-function development is highly desirable.
  
• Recognise triggers and patterns in behaviour and implement appropriate, consistent strategies.
  
• Help the children develop emotional regulation, patience, resilience and age-appropriate coping skills.
  
• Establish clear, calm and consistent boundaries.
  
• Use positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate behaviour-management techniques.
  
• Adapt educational activities to maintain engagement without creating unnecessary pressure.
  
• Liaise with teachers, therapists or other professionals where required and implement recommended strategies consistently at home.
  
• Maintain discretion and sensitivity regarding all aspects of the children’s development.
  

School & Nursery Support

• Manage and oversee school/nursery preparation and routines.
  
• Ensure uniforms, bags, homework, reading books and necessary materials are organised.
  
• Liaise appropriately with teachers and school staff.
  
• Keep parents informed of important school communications, progress or concerns.
  
• Attend relevant school meetings or appointments when requested.
  
• Support homework, reading and educational projects.
  
• Help establish strong habits around learning, organisation and responsibility from an early age.
  

Routine, Manners & Independence

• Establish and maintain consistent daily routines alongside the children’s nannies.
  
• Encourage excellent manners, kindness, respect and age-appropriate social skills.
  
• Teach independence, including dressing, tidying belongings, looking after possessions and completing age-appropriate tasks.
  
• Support positive sibling relationships and appropriate conflict resolution.
  
• Encourage good behaviour in restaurants, during travel, at activities and in social environments.
  
• Act as a positive role model at all times.
  

Activities & Enrichment

• Research and organise high-quality extracurricular and enrichment opportunities appropriate to each child’s age and interests.
  
• Plan educational outings, museum visits, cultural activities, sports, arts and other experiences.
  
• Organise creative and stimulating activities during school holidays.
  
• Arrange and supervise playdates where required.
  
• Balance structured learning with active play, imaginative play and downtime.
  
• Avoid excessive reliance on screens and actively engage the children in meaningful activities.
  

Travel

• Travel extensively with the family internationally as required.
  
• Maintain the children’s routines, education and behavioural expectations while travelling.
  
• Prepare appropriate educational resources, activities and entertainment for journeys and holidays.
  
• Work effectively alongside nannies and other household staff while travelling.
  
• Be highly organised, adaptable and comfortable with changing schedules, different time zones and international environments.
  

WORKING WITHIN THE HOUSEHOLD

• The household is fully staffed, and the Governess will work alongside nannies, housekeepers, drivers and other household staff.
  
• The Governess is not expected to undertake general housekeeping or household errands. Her focus should remain on the children’s education, development, routines and well-being.
  
• She must be comfortable working collaboratively while also taking ownership of the educational and developmental aspects of the children’s daily lives.
  
• Clear communication between the Governess, parents, nannies and school is extremely important.
  

Requirements

Benefits

• Location: Dubai, UAE
  
• Employer: Private UHNW Family
  
• Children: Ages 4 & 2
  
• Salary: AED 25,000 – AED 30,000 per month
  
• Benefits: Visa + Medical Insurance + Accommodation
  
• Working Schedule: 12 Hours | 6 Days per Week
  
• Travel: International travel required