Tutor / Governess / Rotation with Travel

Excellent / DOE

 

A Unique Full-Time, Rotational Job Vacancy: We are looking to find a travelling Tutor / Governess, to work for our client’s academically gifted child, aged 10, who is home schooled.

Candidates must present PGCE qualifications (or equivalence), have experience teaching children aged 9-12, and be familiar with the American system that uses the Evan-Moor educational platform. It is also essential that candidates show longevity in their previous roles, and hold excellent, checkable references.

Candidates must be able to integrate seamlessly into an established team of 3. Working in rotation, shifts are likely to be between one and three weeks; occasionally a little longer. Although shift patterns, and their length, will change to fit the family’s schedule and travel plans. Every effort is made to split time fairly between each member of the team, as the family is conscious that a good break is essential. 

Candidates must be able to commit to international travel, and should be patient, flexible and happy to accommodate sometimes unavoidable last-minute schedule changes which occur in these fast-paced, dynamic family environments. 

The Tutor/Governess will be responsible for delivering the pre-agreed curriculum, while providing structured, stimulating, fun and engaging activities. They must also take genuine pride and passion in their work and exhibit an innate ability to share their knowledge with children.

An excellent salary is offered, but compensation and the package will be set against the experience and qualifications offered by the chosen candidate.

Having spoken to the head tutor / governess, who has been in her role for 10 years, and speaks with genuine passion for the role and kindness for the family – we know this position is highly recommended!

NB. Due to the nature of this job, candidates must be prepared for a multi-step interview process, psychometric testing, and in-depth background checks.

JOB REFERENCE

#9648

SALARY

Excellent / DOE

CURRENCY

GBP, USD, EUR

LOCATION

UK + Travel

POSITION

Tutor / Governess

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

Yes

LOOKING FOR COUPLE

No

TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD

Family, Professional / Philanthropist, Formal Household, Travelling

EXPERIENCE

10 - 15 years

LANGUAGE

English

DRIVING LICENCE

Yes

PREFER NON SMOKER

Yes

VALID DBS

Yes

Roles and Responsibilities

In addition to the tutoring duties that will form the majority of the daily work-load, candidates should expect to undertake the following (these are simply given as examples)

Admin / PA type duties

  • Able to make travel plans (with an eye on jet lag).
  • Oversee and undertake lesson planning.
  • Ensure the team are fully informed and up to date on all necessary matters.
  • Research and coordinate activities and outings both locally and during worldwide travel.
  • Event planning, with follow through, including but not limited to, research, shopping, booking, and coordinating vendors (such as entertainment/decorating/designing/catering) & coordinating
  • Ensure inventories are maintained.
  • Ordering / locating items as needed.
  • Assist or oversee any ad hoc administration tasks or errands.

Accommodation

While working: Ensuite bedroom or self contained accommodation provided - dependent on location / hotel, subsistence and travel all covered.

Entry Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

  • PGCE qualifications (or equivalence) / and pediatric first aid
  • Experience as a primary school tutor and/or private tutor/governess with 9–12-year-olds.
  • Experience in high-profile, fully staffed household(s) working in a live-in, 24/7 environment.
  • Longevity in previous jobs (candidates with numerous part-time/short term & seasonal roles, and/or unexplained gaps in their career will not be considered).
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in working towards educational milestones.
  • Knowledgeable in Health and Safety, and Hygiene.
  • Knowledgeable or showing a strong interest in Child Nutrition.
  • An advanced understanding of the rules of Etiquette, socially aware, and comfortable working in a fixed, scheduled & formal environment.

 

Personal Qualities

  • Have a genuine love of children, will be ‘firm but fair’
  • Proactive, resilient, levelheaded and a team player.
  • Flexible, especially when organising shifts.
  • Show a ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine, helpful nature.
  • Be creative, able to think outside the box, a problem solver, with a calm demeanor and a positive attitude.
  • Be proactive and able to think ahead / plan in advance.

Eligibility

Realities for every candidate to consider carefully

  • Must be prepared to work weekends and national holidays,
  • Must really enjoy international travel and able to cope with jet lag and time differences.
  • Must be flexible, and ready to travel with minimal notice.
  • Tutoring is the focus of the role, but candidates must happily: Take responsibility for the children of guests when travelling, and/or while in residence, and Undertake typical nanny duties if/when required.
  • Accept both the advantages and disadvantages of working in rotation and travelling, which sometimes necessitates very long days for everyone!

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