Live-out French-speaking Governess in Hampstead, London, UK

Live-out French-speaking Governess – Hampstead, London – start ASAP

A Hampstead family is looking for an experienced, well-organised and committed live-out Governess to oversee the education, development and daily routines of their three children. They want someone with a strong educational background, patience and teaching experience, who can create a structured, stimulating and caring environment.

• Location: Hampstead, London
• Children: twins aged 12, one of whom has Down syndrome and is homeschooled, and a child aged 9; the other two children go to school
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 44 hours a week: 8am–4pm on three days and 8am–6pm on two days
• Travel: you must be flexible and able to travel with the family when needed
• Salary: to be agreed, based on your qualifications and experience
• Start: ASAP

About the role

The family want a professional Governess to give educational support, manage the children's routines and encourage their academic, social and personal growth. A central part of the job is supporting the 12-year-old with Down syndrome, who is homeschooled on the French curriculum: you will run a structured daily learning routine, adapt activities to the child's abilities and pace, and build independence and confidence. You will also help the two school-age children with after-school routines, homework and extracurricular activities.

The role is French-speaking only. All three children are native French speakers and you will speak to them only in French. The two school-age children attend French schools, and all their homework, in every subject, is in French.

Education and homeschooling

• Teach and supervise homeschooling following the French curriculum
• Plan and structure daily learning sessions
• Adapt materials and teaching methods to the child's individual needs
• Build reading, writing, maths and communication skills
• Help the child focus, grow in confidence and learn independently
• Track progress and update the parents regularly
• Work with tutors and education specialists where needed
• Create engaging, age-appropriate learning activities

Governess duties

• Manage the children's daily routines and schedules
• Collect the two school-age children from school
• Oversee homework and schoolwork
• Support academic progress and good study habits
• Arrange educational outings and extracurricular activities
• Foster independence, social skills and good manners
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Keep in regular contact with the parents
• Travel with the family and keep the children's routines going

Child-related tasks

• Organise and look after educational materials and school supplies
• Pack school bags and kit for activities
• Keep the children's study and play areas tidy
• Help with the children's meals and snacks when needed
• Manage the children's schedules and activity bookings

This is a Governess role centred on education, childcare and child-related organisation. There is no general housework or deep cleaning.

Requirements

• A background as a Governess, private educator or in a comparable teaching role
• Strong teaching experience, patience and the ability to adapt your methods to individual learning needs (previous experience with Down syndrome is not required)
• Good knowledge of how children develop and of tailoring learning to each child
• Ideally a native French speaker, able to speak only French with the children
• Strong knowledge of the French curriculum and confidence helping with homework in every subject in French
• Good organisation and time management
• Calm, patient, dependable and flexible
• Comfortable working with children of varying ages and learning needs
• Willing and available to travel internationally with the family
• Excellent references
• UK right to work

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