Live-in Nanny / Governess in Kuwait

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 Friday and Saturday), roughly 6:45am–7:00pm, with a break while the children are at school from 8 to 1
• Accommodation: a private, separate, fully furnished two-bedroom apartment a one-minute walk from the family home, with all bills paid by the family
• Benefits: 30 days' annual leave and medical insurance

Duties include, among others

• Creating structure and routine while staying creative and caring
• Hands-on, attentive care of the 7-year-old daughter, who is the main focus of the role
• Keeping an eye on and supporting the older boys, who are mostly independent
• The morning routine and school run (school begins at 7:30am)
• Collecting from school at 2:30pm and running the after-school routine
• Helping the children with homework
• Organising and supporting extracurricular activities and the weekly schedule
• Child-related PA and admin work, alongside the family's PA where needed
• Occasional ad hoc help during the school day if the Principals ask
• Now and then staying on past 7:00pm when the family have guests
• Travelling with the family when needed, particularly in the summer holidays

Requirements

• A background as a Nanny or Governess working in a private home
• Fluent English (essential)
• French is an advantage, to help the children learn it (not essential)
• A track record of helping children with homework and extracurricular activities
• A highly professional, polished and discreet approach
• Flexible, proactive and well organised
• Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent)
• Excellent references
• First Aid certification is an advantage

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