Live-out Governess in Cayman Islands
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Area Cayman Islands , International
Sector Nannies & Childcare - Governess
Salary £70 - 80K net per year
Currency GBP
Start Date September/October 2026
Job Ref 115496
Description
On behalf of our private client, we are seeking a calm, engaging and well-rounded Governess for a family in the Cayman Islands with a 9-year-old child.
The role covers the morning routine and afternoon/evening, with a break in the middle of the day. The child is academically focused (must have experience supporting school-aged children academically and in extracurricular activities) and enjoy music, swimming, tennis and choral activities, so the ideal Governess will be enthusiastic about supporting a wide range of pursuits. Ideally the Governess should have experience in assisting children with preparation for 11+ and/or 13+ school entry.
The family require someone who is a confident driver and a competent swimmer, and who is happy to travel with the family.
Working Hours/Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day
Morning shift: 6:45am – 10:00am
Afternoon/evening shift: 1:15pm – 6:30pm
Duties include:
Supporting the child's morning routine and preparing for the school day
Assisting with academic work and educational activities
Supporting and accompanying the child to music, swimming, tennis and choral activities
Engaging the child in enriching, age-appropriate activities
Providing a calm, structured and supportive presence throughout the day
Driving the child to activities and appointments as required
Supporting the family with household administrative tasks such as food shopping and general household shopping
Diary management for the child
Travelling with the family as needed
Package:
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 per year, tax free
Accommodation support on arrival
Private health insurance and pension provided
Flights covered on relocation and relocation allowance
Car provided for work (on personal purposed on weekend)
To Start: September/October 2026
Unless otherwise specified, a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.
Randolphs Recruitment is a well-established employment agency and employment business that recruits high-calibre service staff for private households & estates, family offices, and hospitality & events.
We provide all private household staff, including house managers, butlers, PAs, housekeepers, couples, chefs, and nannies, for permanent, temporary, or seasonal positions, live-in or live-out, in the UK and overseas. We also provide the specialist staff, such as facilities managers or engineers, that might be required for a bigger house or estate.
Randolphs was founded in 1999 by former royal butler Steven Randolph, who has worked in private and corporate VIP hospitality for over 25 years. He built the company's reputation as the most discreet and trusted in its sector.
Randolphs' consultants are a team of multilingual, professional, and passionate recruiters who have all worked either in private households or for HNWIs. They can communicate fluently in English, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Their goal is to meet the needs of our UK-based and international clients, and to fulfil the dreams of those candidates who come to Randolphs to seek their next opportunity.
Clients are international, and include royal households, HNWIs, multi-property families, and well-known figures in the world of business and entertainment.
Randolphs works on the understanding that every client has unique requirements, which can change quickly or evolve gradually. We are highly flexible, with a strong 'can-do' attitude that enables us to adapt to our clients' individual needs. We understand what is meant by exceptional service, and we believe that nothing is impossible.
Dedication, discretion, trust remain both our values and our inspiration.