Governess/Nanny - UHNWI Private Household

Role Overview

Governess/Nanny position with White Spot Facilities Management for a prestigious UHNWI private household in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive childcare, educational support, and child development services to school-age children in a high-profile household. The role combines supervision, academic enrichment, activity coordination, and family travel support while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Supervision

• Provide exceptional care and supervision to the children.
• Create a safe, nurturing, organized, and stimulating environment for the children.
• Manage children's routines and schedules.

Educational Support

• Deliver age-appropriate educational and enrichment activities.
• Assist with homework, reading, and learning.
• Support personal development.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of children's education and development.

School & Activity Coordination

• Manage school drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Coordinate with school staff.
• Coordinate children's appointments, extracurricular activities, and events.
• Organize and supervise playdates, outings, sports, arts, and music activities.

Household Management

• Work professionally alongside the existing household team, including nannies, maids, drivers, and other staff.

Travel

• Accompany the family on domestic and international travel.
• Manage children's routines, schedules, packing, and requirements during travel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Norland or equivalent qualification required.
• Proven experience as a Governess, Educated Nanny, or similar role.
• Previous experience working with UHNW or high-profile families preferred.
• Excellent experience with school-age children and educational activities.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certification required.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent or excellent English required.
• Arabic, German, Italian, or Spanish preferred.
• Professional and discreet communication.
• Adaptable and confident working in a private household setting.

Additional Information

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Relocation to Dubai required.
• International travel required.
• Willingness to travel internationally with the family.
• Newborn or infant care experience desirable.
• International travel experience desirable.
• Experience arranging children's parties and events desirable.
• Additional language skills desirable.
• Experience working alongside a large private household team desirable.