{"product_id":"the-outback-governess","title":"The Outback Governess","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamily cattle station near Hughenden, seeks an experienced Teacher or Governess for our 3 grandchildren. The outgoing, energetic children are aged 9, 6 and 4. The six-year-old also has mild autism - high functioning but needs extra support and tutelage. Education is delivered via online lessons through School of the Air. You will need to be energetic, self-motivated and have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. You will be a role model for the children. Someone who can challenge and inspire, as well as encourage their development of a lifelong love of learning. Great wage and conditions for the right person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen special-needs teacher Paige, takes up the position of Governess for three young children in the Queensland outback, she has no idea just how much and how quickly she would come to love the dusty, dry country, and the family who desperately need her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLogan was heartbroken when his wife died, leaving him to raise their three children with the help of his aging parents on their remote cattle station. To avoid the constant reminder of the love he lost, he works on a mine in Mt Isa, meaning he only sees his family week on, week off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut then tragedy strikes and Paige and Logan are forced to work together to look after the children, alone on the station. As well as being their teacher, Paige also becomes a substitute mother and teaches Logan how to be a parent again. A role he has avoided since losing his wife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Paige bring the family back together or have the wounds of the past cut too deep?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the tradition of Tricia Stringer and Pamela Cook, Sarah Williams weaves a story of love and loss and proves that family is always worth fighting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoyed The Brothers of Brigadier Station you will enjoy learning about distance education and how thousands of rural children learn with the help of their parents and Governesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sarah Williams captures the essence of the Australian Outback.\" Annie Seaton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a Governess? A person employed to teach children in a private household. In contrast to a nanny, he concentrates on teaching children instead of meeting their physical needs. Her charges are school aged rather than babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is distance education? School of the Air and Distance Education are two correspondence schools set up for children in remote and outback communities so they can access primary and secondary education. Traditionally these classes were conducted by radio, now the hour-long lessons are delivered over the internet. The teacher or Governess then spends the rest of the school day delivering the assigned materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah Williams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47224250761385,"sku":"9780648046264","price":7.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/9518\/0962\/files\/9780648046264.jpg?v=1782446589","url":"https:\/\/roseyravelstonbooks.com.au\/products\/the-outback-governess","provider":"RoseyRavelston Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}