An exciting opportunity for an English-speaking Nanny with experience in UHNW households to join a team of four nannies supporting a warm and welcoming family based in Dubai. This role requires 24-hour sole and proxy care for a 5-year-old girl, with the main residence being in the UAE in winter and Spain in summer, plus international trips (including Thailand over Christmas!). The household is fully staffed, with a team dynamic that values collaboration and structure.
Responsibilities:
- Full-time care for G5, working in tandem with established English and Russian-speaking nannies. The older sibling (G8) has dedicated nannies.
- Emotional, social, academic, and personal care: fostering good manners, managing the child's wardrobe, packing for travel, and overseeing the child's schedule.
Academic and language development: Support the child's English language progression, including liaising with teachers and coaches, arranging extracurriculars, and encouraging positive learning habits. Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and experience teaching/tutoring English are preferred.
- Travel preparations: organise and accompany the child during international travel, providing continuity and routine in each setting.
- Observe household rhythms, respect boundaries, and support the existing structure, ensuring seamless transitions within the nanny team.
Requirements:
- Passport: EU/British passport holders only.
- Language: Native English speaker; experience teaching/tutoring English is a plus.
- Experience: Prior experience in live-in or rota roles within UHNW families, including knowledge of luxury settings like superyachts and ski chalets.
- Personality: Warm, active, hands-on, cuddly, yet independent and resilient. The ideal candidate can adapt to the household's dynamics, knowing when to step in and when to give space.
- Lifestyle: comfortable swimming; fit and able to keep up with a lively, adventurous child.
Benefits:
- A separate en-suite room is provided in the family's main house during shifts; the room is shared with the child when travelling.
- Daily housekeeping support, with a dedicated team managing nanny quarters.
- A thoughtful, caring family environment that highly values their team and offers exposure to exciting locations and diverse work settings.
Details:
- Location: Dubai (Winter) and Spain (Summer) with additional international travel.
- Schedule: 3-week rotation, fly in/fly out with flexibility as needed.
- Holiday Commitment: Must be available to work over Christmas (Thailand trip planned).
- Days and hours: 3 weeks on/off, fly in and out
- Children: G5 years-old
- Location: UAE + international travels
- Languages: English to a native level
- Requirements: British or EU passport holders / Experience in UHNW household and 24/7 positions
- Salary: Negotiable, starting at £60K GPA