Nassau, Bahamas
(BA1204)
This position is not currently available.
A first-rate, well-qualified and experienced teacher is sought as a full time private tutor to work with our client's 17-year-old daughter. The student will be going into grade 11, following the IB system. The start date is September 2006, and will be for 12 months.
Education
The girl attends a private day school near her Nassau home, and the tutor will usually work Sunday-Thursday after school, helping the young woman with her homework and filling in the gaps in her knowledge. The subjects required are ???????.
Close collaboration with the school will be essential to ensure that preparation is thorough. The student has some specific learning difficulties that require an imaginative and highly competent teacher. The tutor will need to adapt materials across all subjects to fit the particular visual/spatial learning strengths of the student. In addition, particularly at the start of this assignment, there will be some ground to make up from the start of the school year.
Working week
Working hours will generally be 4pm to 10pm, Sunday through Thursday. (Meals during these working hours will be provided). The tutor will need to be flexible regarding hours as family circumstances may make them subject to change at short notice; there may also be some travel with the family.
Relationship
The client anticipates close communication with tutor. The tone of the relationship will be formal, with appropriate private service professionalism expected. Of ultimate importance will be the relationship that the tutor establishes with the young woman, which must be instructive and productive. The student goes riding every day and a tutor whose personal interests include equestrian pursuits would be highly suitable for this position.
Contractual details
- Start: As soon as possible
- Duration: 12 months contract
- Hours: 4pm to 10pm, Sunday through Thursday
- Salary: The salary will be £46,000 GBP
- Accommodation: A comfortable apartment with all modern amenities will be provided close to the family home. <br>(It is suitable for a couple or a small family).
- Car: The tutor will need a current driving licence. <br>A car will be provided for general use.
- Vacation: The tutor will be entitled to 9 weeks paid holiday per year, and will be provided with return air tickets.
This position is not currently available.