Job Title: Permanent, Full-time, Experienced English-speaking Nanny/Governess – Abu Dhabi (June 2025 Start)

Start Date: June 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Position: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Salary: From £53,000 net per annum (approx. AED 21,000+), tax-free
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm (5.5 days per week, with half a day on weekends)
Accommodation: Private apartment in a prime expat-friendly area (separate from the family home)
 

About the Family

A highly educated and creative English family based in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced, sporty, and nurturing Nanny/Governess to join them from June 2025. They have 6-year-old twins—a girl who adores languages, maths, gymnastics, and netball, and a warm-hearted, imaginative boy with dyspraxia who benefits from a sensory framework and works closely with an occupational therapist.

Both parents are warm and intellectually engaged individuals. The father is a barrister and King’s Counsel, and the mother is a former senior diplomat, now working in policy and culture. The household is fully staffed with a cook and housekeeper, allowing the nanny to focus entirely on the children. Their current British nanny (much loved by the family) is relocating back to the UK, and a smooth handover will be arranged. Candidates are welcome to speak to both the current and former nannies.

Role Overview

This is a sole-charge position with a focus on the emotional, developmental, and educational wellbeing of the twins. The ideal candidate will be a career nanny/governess with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, preferably with some exposure to working in the Gulf region. SEN experience is essential, particularly supporting children with dyspraxia or similar needs.

This role will suit someone who is loving, fun, and energetic, with a positive attitude and a child-led approach that still maintains clear boundaries. A candidate who leads a healthy lifestyle, is highly organised, proactive, and collaborative will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Sole charge of twins (boy and girl), born January 2019
• Planning and facilitating fun, stimulating, and age-appropriate activities
• Supporting the children’s emotional and developmental needs through a child-led but structured approach
• Managing and coordinating the son’s SEN programme (in collaboration with therapists)
• Morning and bedtime routines, school drop-offs and pickups, homework help
• Scheduling and attending extracurricular activities
• Liaising with the school and other professionals involved in the children’s care
• Travel internationally with the family several times a year
• Providing proxy parenting when parents are away (with support from the household team)
• Maintaining a nurturing, respectful, and collaborative relationship with the parents

Candidate Requirements

• Fluent English speaker
• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience as a nanny or governess
• SEN experience essential – ideally with dyspraxia or similar
• Energetic, outdoorsy and sporty – a healthy, active lifestyle is important
• Warm, fun and loving personality with a calm and confident presence
• Highly organised and able to plan children’s schedules and manage school/home liaison
• Excellent communicator and team player – able to work in partnership with parents
• Driving licence essential – car provided for use while on duty
• Experience in the UAE/Gulf preferred but not essential
• Willingness to travel and proxy parent

Additional Information

The family lives in a secure, family-friendly compound with access to a swimming pool, tennis court, and play areas. Their current nanny enjoys a vibrant expat lifestyle in a seaside apartment near restaurants and amenities.

The family offers 28 days of paid leave annually, an annual CPD training budget, and additional benefits. They are supportive, respectful, and value the input and experience of their childcare professionals.