Website Poppy Lane Placements
Job description
Location: The Palm, Dubai
Contract Dates: 1 December 2025 – 1 January 2026
Schedule: Six days per week
Hours: 1:30pm – 7:00pm during term time, and 8:00am – 7:00pm during school holidays
Salary: £1,000 – £1,500 net per week, with additional payment during the Christmas period
Accommodation: Live-out preferred
Travel: Required during school holidays, primarily within Europe
A warm and education-focused family living on The Palm, Dubai, is seeking an experienced and energetic Temporary Governess for a one-month position supporting their young son, who is currently in FS2 at a British-curriculum school.
He is bright, sociable, and very active, and the family hopes to find someone who can make learning engaging while providing a calm, patient, and creative influence. Mum is hands-on but would like additional educational support from someone organised and nurturing.
The Governess will provide academic guidance aligned with the British curriculum, helping with reading, writing, numeracy, and general school preparation. The focus is on encouraging curiosity and confidence through a combination of structured study and interactive learning. The role works closely with the family to maintain continuity between school and home, planning activities that are stimulating, enjoyable, and supportive of his development.
Fluent English is essential, and French would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be energetic enough to keep up with an active child while offering a warm, steady presence day-to-day. The household is fully staffed, so the position is dedicated solely to his education, care, and development, with no housekeeping or cooking duties required. Travel with the family during school holidays will be expected, mainly to Europe. Candidates already based in Dubai are preferred, and confident driving would be beneficial
If you would like to apply for this role, please send a full, up to date CV to nanny@poppylaneplacements.com
Please note, due to the high volume of submissions we can only get back to shortlisted candidates.
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