44485: Part-time English-speaking Governess /Governor in Westminster, London, UK + Travel

P/t Governess /Governor 2 children London W1 #44485

Province: Westminster

Start Date: 18/05/2026

Governess/ Governor Reference Number 44485
Job Type: Part-time

Living Arrangement: Can Live in or Out
Accommodation description: Separate self-contained flat with separate entrance
Salary: £40-£45 per hour (dep. on skill & qualif.)
Experience required (years): 5
Driving: No. Yes, occasionally.
Days per week: 6
Children's Ages: G 4y and G 10y

Hours: mon - Fri, 3pm until 7pm, Saturdays 10am until 4pm

Job Description
Part-time governess, salary flexible according to skills and qualifications, but guide is £45 per hour. To provide educational support for two girls aged 10 and 4. Preparation towards entry into top secondary schools in London.
Help with homework and structure a development and growth plan for both children 
Working days and hours: Mon - fri 3pm until 7pm;  Saturdays 10am until 4pm 

It would be helpful if the governess / governor can swim and ski 
There is travel in this job, which would suit a candidate who sees this as something exciting and positive. 
Travel is usually weekend trips or longer breaks during winter, spring and summer ranging from 1 week to 10 days at max.  Paid at £40-£45 gph.
Own separate accommodation is provided. 
The successful candidate will have been educated in the British school system and will have excellent academic results themselves. Complete fluency in English and sound knowledge of British culture, traditions, history and etiquette.

Requirements
Flexible.
Fluent English speaker
Educated through British School System (5-18)
Governess / Governor experience and references to prove
Longevity of previous positions
Excellent academic record
Sustained experience of working with ages 4 and 10 years. 
Full understanding of a 4 year old's educational and nurturing needs and nursery duties
Up to date Enhanced DBS (and signed up to DBS update service)
Recent Paediatric First Aid certificate
Right to work in UK (& already living in the UK) 
Excellent references for relevant, recent work
Able to run after small children
Valid passport and able to travel for a few weeks at a time.
Please note this is a strictly Non smoking position.

Ideal Candidate
Completely fluent English speaker 
Educated in the British school system
Able to prepare children to top secondary schools in London 
Overall academic excellence in core subjects 
Chess, swim and ski skills highly desirable