FG7030: Native English & Russian-speaking Governess (Live-in) in Paris + International Travel

Bilingual – English- & Russian-speaking Governess in Paris + Travel 

Ref: FG7030

Location: Paris, France
Contract: Full-Time | Live-In | 6 Days per Week (Up to 60 Hours)
Salary: From £2,000 per Week (£8,000+ per Month) + Paid Overtime During Travel
Holiday: 1 Month Paid Leave
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

A warm and welcoming private family based in central Paris is seeking a native-level English Governess (clear British accent preferred) who also speaks Russian to support the educational and personal development of their bright 4-year-old daughter.

This is a premium live-in governess role in Paris with international travel, ideal for a highly experienced Early Years education professional who thrives in a private household environment and values long-term impact.

You will work collaboratively with household staff and act as a positive, polished extension of the family, delivering structured learning through engaging, age-appropriate activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide immersive English language development (native-level fluency required)
• Plan and implement structured Early Years educational programmes
• Support homework and academic readiness
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and social confidence through play-based learning
• Track developmental milestones and proactively plan academic progression
• Coordinate with parents and household staff to ensure consistency
• Travel with the family internationally as required
• Maintain high professional standards of presentation and discretion

Requirements

• Bilingual: Native-level English (clear British accent preferred) & Russian
• Qualifications in Early Years, Education, or related field
• PGCE or teaching background
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience as a Governess or Early Years Educator
• Experience with 3–6-year-old developmental stages
• Strong academic planning ability for Reception / KS1 level preparation
• Up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certification
• Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent background clearance)
• Excellent, checkable references
• Professional, well-presented, and discreet
• Willingness to travel internationally

Schedule & Package

• 6 days per week
• Up to 60 hours per week (with daytime break)
• Additional hours during travel compensated separately
• Live-in accommodation provided in Paris
• From £8,000 per month
• One-month paid annual leave
• Initial one-year contract (with potential extension)