FG7036: Full-time Academic Governor / Governess for 2 Children (4 & 6) in Europe + Dubai or Singapore 

Academic Governor / Governess for Two Children (4 & 6)

Ref: FG7036

Europe, then Dubai or Singapore

From €9,000 / month per candidate

Full-time, 5 days per week (8am–6pm)

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EED is delighted to be representing a private international family seeking highly qualified and academically rigorous governors or governesses for their two children—a boy aged four and a half and a girl aged six. The family speaks English, Russian, and Spanish, and this is a serious educational role—the primary requirement is structured, sequenced early years teaching within a clear curriculum framework. It is not a play-based or activity-led position.

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for delivering a structured home education programme designed to prepare both children for formal schooling at the highest level. The family has an ambitious academic trajectory in mind, and the lead educator is expected to operate with authority—building and managing the curriculum, tracking progress against developmental benchmarks, and advising the parents on educational planning. Experience delivering IB or international curricula for the older child is preferred.

For the boy, the role covers early literacy, phonics, numeracy, early mathematics, and structured problem-solving, with physical development, sport, and outdoor activities woven into the daily schedule. He enjoys chess, football, and basketball—the governor should be capable of engaging actively with physical and games-based learning as part of a purposeful routine, not as a substitute for it. For the girl, the focus is on structured, engaging academic lessons in line with international curricula while continuing to foster curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning within the same disciplined framework.

The family is open to appointing either one exceptional candidate to lead both children’s education or two candidates working in complementary roles—everything is on the table for the right person or people. Whichever structure emerges, the salary offered is per candidate.

The family is currently based across Europe, with summer travel between France and Spain. After the summer the family will relocate—most likely to Dubai or Singapore, with the final decision depending on schooling options at that point. The governor must be genuinely flexible and prepared to travel and relocate at relatively short notice. This is a defining feature of the role, not a peripheral detail.

Working schedule: 8:00am–6:00pm, five days per week, with occasional weekend involvement as required by the family’s schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering a structured home education curriculum tailored to each child’s age and stage
• Teaching early literacy, phonics, numeracy, early mathematics and structured problem-solving
• Delivering structured lessons in line with international curricula (IB preferred) for the older child
• Tracking progress against developmental and academic benchmarks
• Advising the parents on educational planning, progression and preparation for formal schooling
• Integrating physical development, sport and outdoor activity—including chess, football and basketball—into a purposeful daily routine
• Adapting the programme to a travel-heavy, international lifestyle without loss of academic continuity
• Working professionally alongside any additional educators or household staff
• Operating with complete discretion within a VIP household environment

Candidate Requirements

• PGCE, QTS, or equivalent formal teaching qualification essential
• Demonstrable early years or Key Stage 1 teaching experience in a structured academic environment
• Ability to design, deliver and adapt a coherent home education curriculum
• Strong grounding in early mathematics, phonics and structured literacy
• Experience delivering IB or international curricula preferred
• Experience advising parents on educational progress and planning
• Native-level English speaker with a strong academic background
• Male or female candidates welcome
• Professional, discreet and comfortable operating in a VIP household environment (NDA and full confidentiality required)
• Flexible and fully committed to an international, travel-based lifestyle
• Excellent, checkable references essential
• Teaching experience in Singapore schools or the Singapore curriculum framework strongly preferred
• Additional language skills in Russian or Spanish an advantage
• Sporty and physically active — able to lead outdoor activity and games as part of a structured day
• Confident driver an advantage

The Offer

• Salary: from €9,000 per month per candidate, depending on experience
• One or two candidates considered—the family is open to whichever structure works for the right person or people
• Full-time, five days per week (8:00am–6:00pm), with occasional weekend hours
• Long-term position
• All accommodation, travel and visa arrangements covered by the family
• International travel throughout Europe, Dubai and Singapore
• ASAP start