Quintessential Governess

Quintessential Governess is a boutique, values-driven agency specialising in the placement of exceptional nannies and governesses within UHNW and VIP households. Our approach is psychology-informed, child-focused, and centred on emotional intelligence, ensuring long-term, harmonious matches where children thrive and families feel secure. We prioritise discretion, integrity, and excellence in every placement.

Jan 27, 2026  
£70,000 yearly
Location:  Mayfair, London Accommodation: Live in. A private bedroom and bathroom provided Schedule: Rota 2 weeks on/off Salary:  £70,000+ per annum, depending on experience Start Date: Mid-March 2026   Role Overview A young couple based in Mayfair are seeking a highly experienced, Russian-speaking Maternity Nanny to support them with the arrival of their first baby, due at the end of March. This is a shared care role within a discreet, fast-paced yet down-to-earth household. The family live in a relatively compact Mayfair residence and are seeking someone intuitive, warm, and emotionally intelligent, with a strong ability to read the room and respect private space. The parents are hands-on and business-minded and value professionalism paired with genuine warmth. This role would suit a Maternity Nanny who is confident, calm, tactful, and able to integrate seamlessly into a household without ego.   Key Responsibilities • Full newborn care and postnatal...
Quintessential Governess Mayfair, London, UK Rota
Jan 14, 2026  
£30.00 - £40.00 hourly
Location:  Mayfair, London Accommodation:  Live out Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:00pm–7:00pm, plus Saturday 10:00am–5:00/6:00pm (full time during school holidays) Salary: £30-£40 gross per hour  Start:  ASAP Role Overview A highly experienced, creative, and academically strong Governess is required to support a warm, relaxed UHNW family based in Mayfair. The role focuses on two girls aged 4 and 10 and offers an exciting opportunity for a Governess who thrives on intellectual stimulation, creativity, and educational enrichment. This is a fully staffed household and a live-out position. The mother works from home, so the role will involve a natural blend of shared care and sole charge. The family is seeking someone who brings a fresh perspective, new ideas, and a proactive approach to supporting the girls’ development beyond their current academic and extracurricular activities. The successful candidate will take...
Quintessential Governess Mayfair, London, UK Permanent
Jan 13, 2026  
£80,000 - £90,000 yearly
Location:  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Accommodation:  Private master bedroom with separate bathroom offering excellent privacy Salary:  £80,000–£90,000 gross per annum for the right candidate Start:  Mid March or April (one to two week trial prior to start) Commitment:  Long term preferred Role Overview A highly experienced, emotionally intelligent and psychology informed Governess is required to support a lovely family based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role centres around three children aged 7, 9 and 11 and comes at an important transitional period for the family. The family are seeking a true Governess who brings natural authority, emotional steadiness and exceptional capability, and who genuinely thrives on coming into a household to create structure, consistency, boundaries and calm leadership. This role is pivotal to the family’s wellbeing and is designed to significantly support and relieve the mother, who is currently carrying much of the responsibility...
Quintessential Governess Jeddah Saudi Arabia Permanent
Jan 04, 2026  
£70,000 - £90,000 yearly
Location: Verbier, Switzerland + travel Accommodation: Live-out accommodation provided in Le Châble  (approximately 12 minutes by car or gondola from the family home, offering a high level of privacy) Salary: £70k gross per annum + for the right candidate Start: Very flexible for the right person Commitment: Minimum 3-year commitment Role Overview A highly experienced, organised and professional Governess is required to support a warm, private, UHNW Swedish family based in Verbier, Switzerland. The family has four children aged 4, 5, 8, and 13 years old, who attend an international school following the IB curriculum. This is a live-out role with accommodation provided separately from the family home. The household has a cleaner in place. The family are extremely discreet, warm, and respectful and are looking for someone equally professional, switched on, and emotionally intelligent who can work in close partnership with the mother. The...
Quintessential Governess Verbier, Switzerland Full time