Governess

Guardian Jobs; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family in Saudi Arabia is seeking a highly experienced Female Governess to deliver educational and recreational activities for a child aged 4-5. This full-time, residential role based in Riyadh includes teaching basic subjects and ensuring developmental support. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in education or early childhood and at least 3 years of experience. Benefits include a tax-free salary of circa £4,700 per month, accommodation, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Single housing accommodation

Transportation provided

Comprehensive medical insurance

Return flights

Work visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children aged 4-5 years old.
• Familiarity with UK and international curricula, especially Cambridge.
• Ability to travel independently and adapt teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct educational and recreational activities for a child.
• Plan and report daily activities and assessments.
• Maintain a caring and professional approach to teaching.

Skills

Educational specialization

Experience with children aged 4-5

Differentiated learning delivery

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or early childhood

Job description

Overview

m2r Education are recruiting on behalf of an ultra-high-net-worth family in Saudi Arabia who are seeking a highly experienced Female Governess to conduct educational and recreational activities to develop various skills. This is a full-time, residential tutoring role based in Riyadh, with occasional domestic travel (primarily to Jeddah) and potential international travel, depending on the family’s schedule. Working in a private home in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Governess will work with a 4-5 year old child, teaching basic subjects such as Math, Science, and English, and conducting educational and recreational activities to develop the child’s skills.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (with travel as required)

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with students in grades KG1 – 6.
• Planning and reporting all daily activities.
• Conducting activity assessments based on provided templates.
• Maintaining a strict commitment to caring, teaching, and providing for the child’s needs to satisfy goals.
• Teaching all kindergarten subjects in conjunction with the child’s school curriculum.
• Using formal English for teaching and communication.

Candidate Requirements

• Specialism in Education or Early Childhood
• Proven experience working with children aged 4-5 years old
• Strong experience delivering differentiated and personalised learning
• Familiarity with UK and international curricula (Cambridge preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with students and parents
• Confident, organised and adaptable teaching approach
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Ability to travel independently
• Able to work in load 8 – 12 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or early childhood
• Minimum 3 years’ full-time teaching/governess experience
• Experience working with the Cambridge curriculum

Salary & Benefits Package

• Tax-free salary: circa £4,700 per month
• Single, compound-based accommodation
• Transportation provided
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Return flights
• Work visa sponsorship
• 1-year renewable contract

ASAP start date.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within five working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.