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Live in Governess, Singapore

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Live in Governess, Singapore,45178

Highly experienced, professional, and nurturing live in Governess sought for a family based in Singapore to support the education and development of their 4 year old Daughter (turning 5 in September).

Nanny Duties

The family are seeking a warm, calm, and skilled candidate who can build a positive relationship with the child while fostering independence, confidence, curiosity and school readiness through a structured and engaging home learning environment guided by Montessori principles. The Governess will take full sole charge responsibility, overseeing all daily routines, educational activities, homework preparation, and diary management, while creating a calm, stimulating, and organised environment that supports early years development and emotional well-being. The position requires a proactive, highly organised and flexible candidate who can work collaboratively with the parents to ensure consistency, structure and a positive home environment, and who is happy to provide proxy parenting or babysitting when required. A Norland qualification is preferred, however there is flexibility to consider similar childcare qualifications and training. The ideal candidate will be professional, reliable, well-educated and experienced in early years education and private households, with proven ability to create structured home learning environments and manage routines effectively. Working 5 or 6 days per week, approximately 10–12 hours per day.

Essential Notes

A confident driver is essential as a car will be provided for use on duty. Accommodation is provided is own bedroom and bathroom within the family home. Interviews to immediately for a June/July start. Offering a competitive salary of £1,200+pwn (£92,414+gpa).

Singapore

Interviews to immediately for a June/July start.

Working 5 or 6 days per week, approximately 10–12 hours per day.

Offering a competitive salary of £1,200+pwn (£92,414+gpa).

4-5yrs

Driving Required

None

Own Bedroom, Ensuite

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We require a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a private household for UK based roles and, for overseas roles, 5 years’ experience

We require a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a private household for UK based roles and, for overseas roles, 5 years’ experience

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