18/05/2026
Nanny & Butler
Governess-Governor
Governess, Live-in, Full-time - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Job Description: An UHNW Family based in Dubai is looking to hire a Governess. The family consists of three children: 5 years old, 3 years old, and a 1-year-old. The role will be focused on their three-year-olds and five-year-olds, and providing them with support through their learning and development.
The household is fully staffed and the other children have a Nanny who also lives in. The accommodation will consist of a 2-bedroom house with own bedroom and bathroom, but shared communal spaces with one other staff member.
The family has two cats, so this Governess will need to be pet-friendly.
Benefits: Medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave with tickets or allowance for tickets, meal while on duty, transport from accommodation to workplace, annual leave ticket allowance.
Duties:
- Overseeing the homework and the children’s studies
- Supporting the children’s development
- Organizing age-appropriate activities
- Encouragement of good habits that align with the family
- Able to travel with the family: 3 months in the US (California during the summer), 4 weeks during the winter between December and January (south of France)
- Coordinating with the chef
- Getting the children ready for school
Requirements:
Fluent English.
Mandarin is a bonus.
Pet-friendly
Happy to travel with the family.
Experience as a Governess.
Working Hours: 6 days per week, 12 hours per day
Salary Offered: £72,000 net per year
Accommodation: Yes
Start Date: ASAP
Start date As soon as possible
Salary £72,000 net per year
Hours 6 days per week, 12 hours per day
Qualifications required Yes
DBS checked Required
Required language Not specified
Experience required Minimum 3 years of experience
Driving license required No
Employment type Full time
Duration Permanent
Live in / out Live in