MSD_ Tutor/Governess

Abroad Work; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Tutor/Governess for their two daughters, aged 10 and 7. The role involves providing educational support, encouraging creativity, and preparing the girls for the DELF examination in French. Applicants must have strong proficiency in English and French, and experience in a similar role is preferred. The position requires travel primarily in Europe and offers a salary of ₤1,200 per week, along with accommodation and benefits.

Benefits

One annual ticket

International insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a tutoring/governess role.
• Flexible, energetic, and cooperative.
• Ability to foster an engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring support for two girls aged 10 and 7.
• Encourage creativity and critical thinking.
• Support language development in English and French.
• Assist with maintaining daily routines.
• Travel with the family as needed.

Skills

English language proficiency (C2)

French language proficiency (C2)

Child development knowledge

Creativity

Team player

Education

Background in teaching or history

Job description

Overview

MSD_ Tutor/Governess vacancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The family is seeking a Tutor to support the wellness and education of their two daughters, aged 10 and 7. The Tutor will teach, encourage creativity, and help the girls apply concepts and explore solutions "out of the box". The children attend an Arabic school every morning and have intensive French lessons; the parents would like the girls to take the DELF examination. The household already has staff responsible for cooking and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring and governess support for two girls (ages 10 and 7).
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and appropriate behavior; set clear boundaries and promote good manners.
• Support language development in English (C2) and French (C2); assist with DELF exam preparation as applicable.
• Assist with maintaining a structured daily routine, including morning school attendance and French lessons.
• Travel with the family as needed (primarily in Europe).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar tutoring/governess role, with a background in teaching or history preferred.
• Strong English and French language proficiency (C2 level).
• Flexible, energetic, cooperative, and a team player with a large amount of imagination and energy.
• Knowledge of child development and ability to foster an engaging learning environment.

Job Details

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Start date: ASAP
• Schedule: 10 hours per day, 6 days per week (girls attend school in the morning)
• Salary: ₤ 1,200 per week
• Accommodation: Private space with a separate bathroom
• Contract type: Sole and shared charge
• Travel: Yes, primarily in Europe
• Benefits: Family provides one annual ticket plus international insurance
• Covid-19 vaccination: Necessary
• Driving license: Not essential