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BA Gladiators Limited

Governess at BA Gladiators Limited

BA Gladiators Limited Abuja 0
Full Time BA/BSc/HND 3 years
Posted Feb 18, 2026
Education / Teaching&nbsp

Job Description

Role Overview

  • A private family is seeking an experienced childcare and education professional who is truly passionate about childcare and development to assume the role of Governess for their 10-year-old child.
  • The primary focus of the role is the academic, emotional, and social development of the child.
  • The successful candidate will combine teaching expertise with childcare responsibilities, providing a structured, personalized, and development-focused learning environment within a private household.
  • The role is multifaceted and requires a professional who can support the child’s education, personal growth, and overall well-being.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Governess will:
Educational Development:

  • Develop and implement personalized learning plans tailored to the child’s academic needs.
  • Monitor academic progress and provide homework/project support.
  • Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and independent learning.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor structured educational guidelines and study plans to ensure the child is adequately prepared for upcoming examinations.

Child Development and Welfare:

  • Ensure the child’s safety, well-being, and daily care needs.
  • Provide emotional support and age-appropriate guidance.
  • Consistently model exemplary behaviour, values, and lifestyle practices to foster the child’s continuous positive development.
  • Establish consistent routines, boundaries, and behavioural expectations.

Activity and Lifestyle Management:

  • Plan and coordinate age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
  • Promote healthy habits and balanced lifestyle choices.
  • Manage the child’s daily schedule, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
  • Assist with meal planning, grocery coordination, and supervision of meal routines.
  • Oversee personal hygiene standards and organisation of the child’s living and study spaces.

Household and Team Collaboration:

  • Work collaboratively with other household staff to maintain a harmonious and structured environment.
  • Organise and participate in social, cultural, and developmental activities for the child.

Reporting and Performance Expectations

Prepare concise weekly progress reports highlighting:

  • Developmental progress
  • Learning patterns
  • Emerging interests and behavioural observations
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all records and observations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar educational or childcare role involving children aged 9–12.
  • Demonstrable experience developing structured learning or developmental programmes.

Additional Requirements:

  • Flexibility to adjust schedule during school holidays.
  • Must be available for Live-in arrangements, when necessary, with accommodation provided by the employer.
  • Must be willing and available to travel when required.

Values and Cultural Alignment:

  • Respect and support the family’s values and religious practices.
  • Be comfortable supporting Christian religious education within the child’s learning routine

Working Arrangements:

  • This is a full-time flexible (6 days a week, MON-SAT) role that requires availability during both school terms and holiday periods.

Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
  • Employer-sponsored continuing professional development programmes, subject to role requirements
  • Fifteen (15) working days paid annual leave.
  • Bonus applicable based on performance.
  • Full reimbursement of authorised work-related expenses.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae outlining relevant professional experience, Detailed Cover Letter addressing: Personal philosophy on fostering independence in children aged 9–12, Approach to balancing guidance and independence and Two (2) current professional references to: 

bagladiators@gmail.com 
using the job title as subject of the mail

Note

Selection Process:

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Final candidates will be required to:

  • Complete a practical skills assessment.
  • Undergo comprehensive background and medical checks.
  • Provide verified professional references.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application before the deadline.