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.

Dec 15, 2025  
£50,000 - £70,000 yearly
Location: Bicester, near Oxford Accommodation: Live-in Salary: £50,000–£70,000 gross per annum depending on experience Start Date: January or as soon as the right person is found Working Days and Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, one day off per week The Role A highly capable and emotionally intelligent Governor is required to support a 13-year-old boy through a significant stage of his academic and personal development. This is a live-in role within a small household team that includes a housekeeper and a physiotherapist. During term time, the parents live in Kent, and the Governor will hold primary responsibility for the child while he is at home. The role therefore requires a high level of reliability, maturity, and consistency. The child boards at school from Monday night and returns home on Tuesday with a late school finish. On three days per week, he finishes school at 6 pm. During school hours and after-school activities, this time is free...
Quintessential Governess Bicester, UK Full time
Dec 15, 2025  
£50,000 - £65,000 yearly
Location:  South Kensington Start Date:  ASAP Salary:  £50,000 – £65,000 gross per annum Schedule:  Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Contract:  Long-term Family Overview A warm, relaxed, welcoming family of three is looking for their  first nanny . They value kindness, emotional intelligence and a collaborative relationship with their childcare professional. Their existing housekeeper and cook are treated like family, and they hope their nanny will also feel a genuine sense of belonging in the home. Child: Sensitive and emotionally perceptive Very attached to mum; goes inward if something feels “off” Shy with adults at first but comfortable with other children Cheerful, happy, curious and strong-willed Loves dancing, music, reading, puzzles Reluctant to try new foods (the nanny will help gently expand her diet) Household Environment Nursery:  Enrolled at Nursery from September 2026 Nanny will handle  drop-off...
Quintessential Governess Kensington, London, UK Full time