A Beijing family is offering £168,000 a year for a ‘quintessentially English, physically fit and young’ woman to tutor their four-year-old son
The 4-year-old will be expected to speak only in English with you(Image: Getty)
For a substantial salary, one fortunate “quintessentially English, physically fit and young” woman could become the tutor to a “standoffish” four-year-old in Beijing.
Working alongside multiple nannies, a tutor is required to support the educational requirements of a particularly busy little boy and his one-year-old sister, with who he has “sibling conflict”.
The unnamed family is seeking a young woman — and she must be conservative. She will receive £168,000 a year for her services.
The job advert states: “The family has expressed a preference for a female Tutor, at least in the early years of the engagement. The ideal candidate will be active, outdoorsy, and energetic, with a sunny disposition and a genuine enjoyment of working with young children.
“The tutor will be physically fit and healthy, a non-smoker. The family is conservative with traditional values and it is essential that the Tutor is similar in this regard.”, reports the Express.
A very specific job application could reward you with £168,000(Image: Getty)
The toddler has already demonstrated an interest in acting as an “effective area of engagement,” but his parents harbour ambitions of him taking up martial arts.
This forms part of a decade-long plan where he will complete his education in America or an “international equivalent.”
The job advert says: “The Tutor must be committed to fostering a quintessentially English, yet bicultural, culturally enriching learning environment that promotes early development, strong communication skills, and confidence in English language use.
“However, this is a holistic role and teaching English will not be your only role. If you do have any Mandarin skills, these must be kept under wraps.
“While some Mandarin ability would be helpful for navigating the household and interacting with extended family, it is essential the older child is not made aware that his tutor has this ability, in order to preserve the immersion environment.”
The job advert goes on: “The Tutor must also be able to navigate respectfully within a traditional Chinese family environment, particularly in interactions with grandparents, demonstrating appropriate deference and awareness of generational expectations.
“Cultural sensitivity is essential. The tutor must be able to operate effectively within a Chinese household while maintaining the integrity of an English-speaking educational environment.”
Notably, “The Tutor” is capitalised throughout the job listing, hinting at the considerable significance attached to the position, while the boy is also described as “developmentally typical” for his age.
The advert says: “The 4-year-old is a bright and observant child with interests typical for his age, including animals (particularly sharks), dinosaurs, vehicles, machines, and toy cars and trains.
“He appears developmentally typical, with no concerns regarding his behaviour or cognitive ability. He can, however, present as reserved or standoffish in unfamiliar situations and may take time to warm to new people.
“The Tutor will work closely with the family’s existing support structure, including nannies and drivers, and must be a collaborative and team-oriented individual.
“The role requires discretion, emotional intelligence, and the ability to integrate smoothly into a high-functioning, dynamic household.”
Whoever secures the job will also receive holiday entitlement — though time spent abroad with the family is far from a chance to take it easy.
The listing states: “The role will involve frequent travel, including international trips and potentially extended stays. Appropriate accommodation will be provided by the family throughout all work-related travel periods.
“The Tutor will also assist in planning educational aspects of family travel, incorporating enriching experiences into their time abroad.”
Prospective candidates have until 16 May to submit their application via TES to Tutors National.
