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.

Apr 29, 2026  
£80,000 yearly
Live-in (private bedroom, bathroom, and living area provided) Salary: From £80,000 per annum (paid in Omani Rial), dependent on experience Schedule: 5–6 days per week Start: Immediate Commitment: Long-term Role Overview: A highly sought-after opportunity has arisen for an experienced and nurturing nanny to join a fully staffed, formal royal household based in Oman. The role will focus on the care and development of one child, a boy aged 2.5 years old (turning 3 in November). The child has had a very protected upbringing within a royal environment, and the family are now seeking a warm, intuitive, and confident nanny who can support his continued development while gently encouraging independence in a child-led manner. This is a full-time, live-in position working alongside other nannies within the household. The role requires excellent teamwork, discretion, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into an established team. The family spends part of the summer in London and...
Quintessential Governess Oman - Dubai - United Arab Emirates Permanent
Apr 28, 2026  
£60,000 - £70,000 yearly
Location: Verbier, Switzerland + travel Accommodation: Live out. A brand new, high-specification apartment in Le Châble is provided, shared with one other local nanny. The apartment is spacious, modern, and approximately 12 minutes by car or gondola from the family home, offering a high level of privacy Schedule : 5 days per week, including one weekend day Salary: £70,000 gross per annum plus for the right candidate Start : Very flexible for the right person Commitment: Minimum 3-year commitment Role Overview A highly reliable, professional, and flexible Nanny/housekeeper is required to support a discreet HNW Swedish family based in Verbier, Switzerland. The family has four children aged 4, 5, 8, and 13, who attend an international school following the IB curriculum. This is a live-out role with separate accommodation provided. The household is not fully staffed. A cleaner attends 4 times per week, and the family are seeking someone who is genuinely...
Quintessential Governess Verbier, Val de Bagnes, Switzerland Permanent
Apr 24, 2026  
£90,000 yearly
Live-out (accommodation can be provided) 1 month on / 1 month off rota Roughly 9:00am – 7:00pm (with flexibility for 24/7 cover during rotation) Salary: From £90,000+ per annum, dependent on experience Start: ASAP Commitment: Long term Role Overview: A warm and relaxed international family, recently relocated from California to London, are seeking an experienced and engaging rota governess or governor to support the education and development of their 8-year-old son. Based in Mayfair, this is a fully staffed household with a chef and housekeeper in place. The role is live-out, and candidates must already be London-based with their own accommodation. The position is centred around homeschooling, with full responsibility for overseeing the child’s academic programme. This includes delivering lessons, identifying and addressing gaps in learning, and sourcing and managing external tutors where required. The child is bright, sporty, and well-rounded, with a particular strength in...
Quintessential Governess Mayfair, London, UK Rota
Apr 17, 2026  
£200,000 - £250,000 yearly
Travelling Maths Specialist / Private Teacher | Seattle, USA; Uzbekistan + International Travel Location: Seattle, USA; Uzbekistan + International Travel Accommodation: Live-out, separate accommodation provided Schedule: 5/6 days per week, flexibility required Salary: £200,000 – £250,000 per annum, dependent on experience (visa provided) Start Date: ASAP (1-week paid trial) Commitment: Long-term Role Overview A distinguished diplomatic family is seeking an exceptional travelling Maths specialist / private teacher to support the education of their three children (B11, G7, G4). This is a unique opportunity for a highly accomplished, polished educator to join a fully staffed, formal household and deliver consistent, high-level academic support across multiple international locations. The family is warm and supportive, valuing maths educators who combine academic excellence with a calm, engaging presence and the ability to build genuine rapport with...
Quintessential Governess Hybrid (Seattle, WA) Full time