Tutor / Governess - London, United Kingdom - Storonsky

Description

Private Family is looking for a live-in fluent English-speaking governess to homeschool 7 and 4 years old children by British curriculum

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, and professional Governess/private tutor for a family. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high-quality, personalised education to the family's children, ensuring their academic success, and overall development. The governess/tutor will be required to work closely with the family to tailor educational programs to meet the children's unique needs, interests, and learning styles.

Job Title: Live-in Private Tutor for HNW Family

Location: Worldwide, base in London and Europe

Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Full-time, live-in position

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, personalised curriculum for the children, covering core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Art, and additional subjects as required.
• Be able to develop curriculum based on best practices from Russian, Chinese, British and American curriculums.
• Provide one-on-one instruction, ensuring the children's academic progress and mastery of key concepts and skills.
• Create a stimulating, engaging, and nurturing learning environment, incorporating a variety of teaching methods, materials, and technologies.
• Prepare the children for standardized tests, entrance exams, and interviews, as applicable.
• Communicate regularly with the family, providing updates on the children's progress, addressing any concerns, and suggesting strategies for supporting their learning outside of tutoring sessions.
• Collaborate with the family to plan and facilitate extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and cultural experiences, to enrich the children's education and promote their overall development.
• Accompany the family on travel, as needed, ensuring continuity of the children's education and providing support during trips and vacations.
• Maintain a high level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality when dealing with the family's personal matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a relevant subject area; advanced degrees or teaching certifications are a plus.
• Has an extensive experience in primary classroom teaching and tutoring.
• Driving licence.
• Knowledge of the education systems and differences, entrance exams.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement personalised curricula and learning plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with both children and parents.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the family's values and traditions.
• First Aid and CPR certification, or a willingness to obtain these certifications.
• Willingness to undergo a thorough background check.

Nice to have:

• Spanish language proficiency would be an advantage.

Benefits

To be discussed with shortlisted candidates.