Long-term Live-in Governor needed for B13 in Bicester, UK

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 time for the Governor. The role is focused on responsibility and continuity rather than constant supervision.

The Governor will provide structure, academic guidance, and steady mentoring, supporting the boy in developing confidence, independence, and strong study habits. This is a long-term position, and the family is ideally seeking someone who can commit until the boy is 18. There is also the prospect of relocating with the family to Kent from September 2026.

School holidays are often spent in China with family, during which time the Governor is free.

Responsibilities

• Academic support across core subjects
• Homework supervision and revision planning
• Encouraging confidence, self-belief, and curiosity
• Supporting morning and evening routines
• Ensuring the child is prepared and organised for school
• School pickups and transportation as required
• Helping manage timetables and after school commitments
• Promoting healthy habits and practical life skills
• Working collaboratively with the housekeeper and physiotherapist
• Maintaining clear and professional communication with the parents

Candidate Requirements

• Native English speaker
• Strong academic background
• Minimum 5 years' experience in private households
• Proven experience working with teenagers
• Confident mentoring and motivating a young person
• Calm, emotionally intelligent, and grounded personality
• Confident driver with a clean licence
• Valid enhanced DBS
• Paediatric first aid
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Accommodation

• Private bedroom
• Private bathroom
• All bills included

Salary and Benefits

• £50,000–£70,000 gross per annum depending on experience
• 56 days holiday per year aligned with the child’s school holidays
• Supportive household environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful long-term impact

To Apply

Please quote Governor Bicester and send your CV to
enquiries@quintessentialgoverness.com