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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.

Jul 06, 2026  
Live-in Governess (24/5) | B6, G9 & G11 | Kensington, London Featured
£75,000 - £80,000 yearly
Location: Kensington, London Accommodation: Live-in Schedule: Sunday morning–Thursday evening (24/5) Salary: £75,000–£80,000 gross per annum Start Date: September 2026 (flexible for the right candidate) Holiday: To be discussed Commitment: Long-term The Role A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly organised and dedicated Governess to join a warm, informal UHNW family based in Kensington, caring for three delightful children: a boy aged 6, a girl aged 9 and a girl aged 11. This is a fully staffed household with an established housekeeper and after-school nanny already in place, allowing the successful candidate to focus entirely on the children’s education, development and overall wellbeing. Mum works from home, is incredibly supportive and involved, and is looking for a Governess who will confidently take full charge of the children’s educational journey while working collaboratively with the wider household team. The role...
Quintessential Governess Kensington, London, UK Permanent
Jul 06, 2026  
German-Speaking Rota Educational Nanny / Governess | B5 | Tuscany, Italy Location: Tuscany, Italy
Accommodation:  Live-in (private bedroom and bathroom on the same floor as the child) Schedule:  15 Days On / 15 Days Off (Rotational) Salary:  Excellent salary package, dependent on experience, qualifications and references Start Date:  August Commitment:  Long-term A warm and welcoming international family based in Tuscany is seeking an exceptional German-speaking Educational Nanny / Governess to support the care, wellbeing and educational development of their 5-year-old son. This is a long-term rotational position within a fully staffed household. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the child's daily care, educational development and emotional wellbeing during their rotation, whilst working collaboratively with the wider household team. As the child's mother is not present, the family is seeking a highly dependable, emotionally intelligent and nurturing professional who can provide stability, consistency and a secure environment in which...
Quintessential Governess Tuscany, Italy Rota
Jul 06, 2026  
Rota Housekeeper/Nanny | B4, G6, B8 & G14 | Verbier, Switzerland
Location:  Verbier, Switzerland Accommodation:  Live-out. Accommodation is provided in Verbier (min. walk from home) during working weeks. Candidates must already be based in Switzerland and within an easy commuting distance of Verbier. Schedule: 2 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off (Rota) Salary:  CHF 60,000 gross per annum + accommodation (Studio with double bed, kitchenette, bathroom and garden terrace) Start:  Immediate (Trial from mid-August) Interviews:  Commencing ASAP Commitment:  Long-term The Role A highly reliable, professional and flexible  Rota Housekeeper / Nanny  is required to support a discreet HNW Swedish family based in Verbier, Switzerland. The family has four children aged 4, 6, 8 and 14, who attend an international school following the IB curriculum. This is a live-out role with lovely live-out accommodation provided in Verbier during working weeks.  Candidates must already be based in Switzerland and within an easy commuting distance of...
Quintessential Governess Verbier, Val de Bagnes, Switzerland Rota
Jun 22, 2026  
US Rota Nanny | Boy 1 | Mayfair, London | £60-80k
£60,000 - £80,000 yearly
Location: Mayfair, London Accommodation: Provided whilst on duty Schedule: 1 Month On / 1 Month Off Rotation Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 DOE (please present expectations) Start: 8th August 2026 Trial: 21st July to 27th July 2026 Commitment: Long Term A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced Rota Nanny to join a highly regarded UHNW family based in Mayfair. The family is well known to Quintessential Governess, having previously appointed a Governess for their older child through the agency. The role will focus on the care and development of a little boy aged 1. The family have recently relocated from California to the UK and are specifically seeking a US citizen to maintain consistency and familiarity for their son. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a fully staffed household and accompany the family on extensive international travel throughout the year. Responsibilities: • Sole and shared care of a little boy aged 1 •...
Quintessential Governess Mayfair, London, UK Rota
Jun 20, 2026  
Live-in Maternity Nanny | 4 Month Old Baby | Chelsea, London | £60-80k
£60,000 - £80,000 yearly
Location: Chelsea, London Accommodation: Live in Schedule: To be confirmed (flexibility required) Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 gross per annum Start: ASAP (no later than the second week of July 2026) Commitment: Long term We are seeking an experienced and nurturing Maternity Nanny to join a fully staffed private household in Chelsea and provide support for a four month old baby. This is a live in position offering the opportunity to work within a professional household environment alongside other staff members. The role will involve shared care with the parents and wider household team, therefore flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential. The successful candidate will be confident supporting all aspects of infant care, development, feeding routines, sleep schedules, and age appropriate activities. Responsibilities: • Providing attentive and developmentally focused care for a four month old baby • Supporting...
Quintessential Governess Chelsea, London, UK Permanent