Responsibilities
• Supporting the children with their daily routines, including preparation for school, extracurricular activities and camps when required
• Planning and overseeing the children’s daily and monthly schedules
• Coordinating the children’s movements between school, activities and other commitments
• Communicating with schools and monitoring homework, assignments and academic progress
• Supervising and assisting with homework in accordance with international education standards
• Coordinating online lessons and monitoring attendance
• Supporting the children with exam preparation and university admissions
• Accompanying the children during family travel
• Organising educational, cultural and recreational activities
• Encouraging creativity and participation in extracurricular activities
• Engaging the children in meaningful activities and encouraging healthy alternatives to screen time
• Accompanying the children to medical appointments, clubs and other activities when required
• Supervising nutrition and liaising with the chef regarding menu planning
• Monitoring the children’s clothing, personal organisation and tidiness of their rooms
• Assisting the children with organising their belongings, books and toys
Conditions
• Full-time position, approximately 45 hours per week
• Monday–Friday: 2:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
• Sunday: day off
• The schedule may be subject to change according to the family’s needs, but working hours will not exceed 45 hours per week
• Salary from £1,500 per week, depending on experience and qualifications
• Separate private apartment provided Visa support and transfer provided 4 weeks of paid holiday per year
• Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Requirements
• Native English Governess
• Previous experience as a Governess, Tutor, Nanny or Children’s Assistant
• Experience working with school-aged children and teenagers
• Experience with international education and academic support
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to plan and manage children’s schedules independently
• Active, engaging and positive personality
• Good checkable references
• Teaching or educational qualifications would be an advantage
