Full-Time English + French speaking Governess in Astana, Kazakhstan (live in) £1200 – £1500 per week, start September 2018

KM317 – Full-Time English + French speaking Governess in Astana, Kazakhstan (live in) £1200 – £1500 per week, start September 2018

A Governess is required to join a family with five children (from 5 – 15 years old) living in Astana, to assist in their upbringing and support their educational development.

The children range in their ability with the English language from beginner to upper immediate. The youngest child attends kindergarten and the four elder children all attend an English speaking school.

The Governess will be required to work with all five children to support their learning in school (homework assistance, subject mentoring, one to one classes) and develop their language ability during recreational time. In addition, you will be act as a positive role model, teach etiquette and promote good manners and behaviour.

Duties to include supporting school work and education, coordinating and providing leisure activities and extra curriculum activities and assisting with daily routines. The children have an interest in hockey, drawing and play musical instruments.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Governess confident in working with multiple siblings, have a strong personality with experience of teaching English to the age ranges involved. Teaching qualifications such as PGCE are preferred and a background in education/teaching is essential. The candidate should ideally be bilingual and be able to teach French as an additional language. Sharing interests and hobbies with the children would be an advantage.

The working schedule is 6 days on 1 day off (Sunday day off).

The working hours will be after school (the children finish school at lunchtime) until bedtime and Saturday will be a full working day.

This is a live in position, with a separate bedroom provided.

The candidate will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Interviews taking place ASAP and the position commences in September 2018.

Package:

Salary £1200 – £1500 per week (negotiable to the right candidate)

Live in position with separate room

4 weeks paid holiday

Flights and visa paid

Requirements:

Experienced and qualified Governess

Strong background in teaching

Energetic, enthusiastic, patient, professional

Bilingual in French – desirable

Available to start September 2018