How to apply
Info on how to apply for our nanny or governess positions.
Info on how to apply for our au pair positions.
General information about our positions
Please note that this is only a small selection of our available positions and the positions change weekly. Once you have sent us your application form, we can tell you exactly what positions we have that would suit you. In addition, we also have dozens of positions through our partner agencies.
Please note that you must either be an EU passport holder or have a visa for the country you wish to work in to apply for our positions! We cannot help with the visa process for non-EU nationals.
Nanny positions available
Finnish-speaking Nanny/Governess to Dubai, UAE
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hours: Full time, but on most weeks only 20-25 hours per week
Gross salary: Up to AED 17,000 (€4,160) per month (tax-free, so net salary in UAE); divided into appr. AED 13,000 (€3,180) + furnished accommodation if relocating to Dubai
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Long term, ideally for several years
Language skills: Fluent Finnish, good/fluent English
Driving licence: No
Age of children: 5 years
Accommodation: Live out – private, furnished flat provided by the family as part of the salary package
Description: A multicultural family living in Dubai, UAE. They are looking for a Finnish-speaking nanny/governess to care for their 5-year-old child and support the child’s language development. You will speak Finnish with the child and one parent and English with the other.
The working hours are typically around 20-25 per week. When the child is in school, you will typically work 3 afternoons/evenings per week. A degree of flexibility up to full-time hours is needed, especially during school holidays or if the child is ill and unable to attend school. The position also includes some travel in Europe with the family, especially during the summer months.
If you are relocating to Dubai, the family will rent a private, furnished flat for you. You will also be provided with flights to/from Dubai, as well as an employment visa, medical insurance, end-of-service gratuity, and 30 days of paid annual leave per year as per UAE law. A trial period in Dubai is required, with all expenses paid for by the family.
You can apply for this job if you
- Have a relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care or Education
- Have a minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience with children of similar age, with a minimum of 2 checkable references
- Speak fluent Finnish and have the knowledge to support the language development of a multilingual child
- Speak good/fluent English to assist with schoolwork and to communicate with a parent about the child’s development and outside of the home
- Hold a valid first aid and CPR certificate (or are willing to acquire one before starting the job)
- Have a clear criminal record extract
- Can start ASAP (by Nov 2026) and commit to a long-term position
Governess/Governor (private teacher) positions available
Please enquire about current positions.
Au Pair positions available
FINNISH-SPEAKING AU PAIR TO BELGIUM
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Hours: 20 hours per week
Pocket money: 450 € per month + many benefits (see text)
Start date: Ideally in early December (flight home for Christmas provided), January start also OK
Duration: 6–12 months
Language skills: Fluent Finnish; some French or English necessary
Driving licence: No
Age of children: 2 years (and a baby due)
Accommodation: Private bedroom
Description: A multilingual family living in a lovely part of Brussels, in a residential city location, but close to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. This family consists of a single, professional mother and a 2-year-old child who is learning both Finnish and French. A new baby is due in the spring.
The child is in a nursery full-time. The Au Pair’s work shifts are short, a maximum of four hours per day. The planned schedule is Mon-Fri 1,5 hours in the morning to get the child ready for nursery and take them there, and 1,5 hours in the evening mainly to play with the child. A few hours of help may also be requested either on a Saturday or Sunday, but there is always a minimum of one full day off each week.
The family employs a cleaner, so the Au Pair’s household duties include only tidying and light cleaning, such as mopping the kitchen floor after the child’s meals. When the new baby arrives, the duties may change slightly, but the Au Pair is never responsible for the baby’s care, only there to help the mother.
The benefits include language classes, medical insurance with repatriation, a monthly public transportation card, a flight to/from Brussels, at minimum one return flight home during your stay, and possibly many other trips with the family domestically and internationally. By law, you must attend language classes (typically French) throughout your stay.
The ideal Au Pair would be someone who is friendly and happy to become a part of the family, and able to take initiative. Some previous childcare experience with checkable references is required, and it would be a bonus if you already have experience with toddlers.