Governess at BA Gladiators Limited

Role Overview

• A private family is seeking an experienced childcare and education professional who is truly passionate about childcare and development to assume the role of Governess for their 10-year-old child.
• The primary focus of the role is the academic, emotional, and social development of the child.
• The successful candidate will combine teaching expertise with childcare responsibilities, providing a structured, personalized, and development-focused learning environment within a private household.
• The role is multifaceted and requires a professional who can support the child’s education, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Governess will:
Educational Development:

• Develop and implement personalized learning plans tailored to the child’s academic needs.
• Monitor academic progress and provide homework/project support.
• Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
• Develop, implement, and monitor structured educational guidelines and study plans to ensure the child is adequately prepared for upcoming examinations.

Child Development and Welfare:

• Ensure the child’s safety, well-being, and daily care needs.
• Provide emotional support and age-appropriate guidance.
• Consistently model exemplary behaviour, values, and lifestyle practices to foster the child’s continuous positive development.
• Establish consistent routines, boundaries, and behavioural expectations.

Activity and Lifestyle Management:

• Plan and coordinate age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
• Promote healthy habits and balanced lifestyle choices.
• Manage the child’s daily schedule, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery coordination, and supervision of meal routines.
• Oversee personal hygiene standards and organisation of the child’s living and study spaces.

Household and Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with other household staff to maintain a harmonious and structured environment.
• Organise and participate in social, cultural, and developmental activities for the child.

Reporting and Performance Expectations
Prepare concise weekly progress reports highlighting:

• Developmental progress
• Learning patterns
• Emerging interests and behavioural observations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all records and observations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar educational or childcare role involving children aged 9–12.
• Demonstrable experience developing structured learning or developmental programmes.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility to adjust schedule during school holidays.
• Must be available for Live-in arrangements, when necessary, with accommodation provided by the employer.
• Must be willing and available to travel when required.

Values and Cultural Alignment:

• Respect and support the family’s values and religious practices.
• Be comfortable supporting Christian religious education within the child’s learning routine

Working Arrangements:

• This is a full-time flexible (6 days a week, MON-SAT) role that requires availability during both school terms and holiday periods.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
• Employer-sponsored continuing professional development programmes, subject to role requirements
• Fifteen (15) working days paid annual leave.
• Bonus applicable based on performance.
• Full reimbursement of authorised work-related expenses.