6 governess jobs found

Location: Oxford, UK, with extensive international travel Schedule: 2 weeks on /off Accommodation: Live-in within the family home while on duty Salary: £90k+ gpa, doe and qualifications Start Date: Asap Trial: Immediate The Role A highly regarded international family well known to Quintessential Governess is seeking an exceptional Rota Norland Nanny. We have successfully placed candidates within the household previously, and they speak very highly of the family and working environment. The family has three children: two girls aged five and eight and a boy aged 12. The primary focus will be the two girls, as the boy has his own dedicated team. This is a traditional Nanny position incorporating responsibility for the girls’ education, routines, diaries and overall development. The successful candidate will work closely with the mother and liaise with teachers, tutors, chauffeurs and other household staff to ensure consistency across every area of the children’s...

Location:  Chelsea Barracks, London Child:  One boy, aged 11 Schedule: 3 weekdays per week: 12:00 pm–9:00 pm | Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 am–9:00 pm Salary:  Negotiable depending on experience Start Date:  1 September 2026 Trial:  Spain during August 2026 Accommodation:  Live-out Driving:  Not required Languages:  Russian or Ukrainian preferred The Role A private family based in Chelsea Barracks is seeking a warm, mature and highly reliable Nanny for their 11-year-old son. This will be a predominantly sole-charge position, as the child will usually be alone with the nanny during working hours. The family is looking for an experienced candidate who can provide a calm, caring and dependable presence while supporting the boy’s routines, wellbeing and daily needs. The ideal candidate will be confident preparing simple, healthy meals and must genuinely love animals. The family has two dogs, and the nanny...

Location:  Chelsea, London Accommodation: Private live-in accommodation provided (lower ground floor - en suite bedroom with separate entrance) Schedule:  Full-time | Monday to Friday with flexibility Salary:  £50,000–£60,000 gross per annum, with flexibility for a qualified teacher or exceptional candidate Start Date:  Late August/early September 2026 Trial:  One-week paid trial during the final week of August Driving:  Confident driver essential | Car provided Travel:  Very limited The Role A warm and welcoming family in Chelsea is seeking a highly organised and proactive Live-in Family Assistant/Nanny to support their busy household and four school-aged children: six-year-old twin girls and eight-year-old boy/girl twins. The mother is extremely hands-on and is looking for someone to work alongside her in a genuine shared-care capacity. The children’s father works abroad but remains actively involved...

20–30 July 2026 | £250–£300 / day EED is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Kuwaiti family seeking an experienced, engaging and professional teenage companion to provide childcare support for their 13-year-old son during a short summer stay in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident childcare professional who enjoys working with older children and teenagers and can offer a balance of supervision, companionship, independence support and activity planning. The family is looking for a reliable and positive candidate who can act as a trusted presence while helping their son enjoy his time in London through age-appropriate activities, outings and experiences. The successful candidate will be confident navigating London independently, well-informed about the city’s cultural attractions, museums, sporting venues and family-friendly activities, and able to plan and adapt itineraries based on the boy’s interests....