30 governess jobs found in London

We are seeking a full-time native-level English governess/ tutor to work with 2 small children in a Chinese family. The family, based in SW1, London, need the governess to work with their young daughter aged 2.5, and a boy 1 – year 3 months. The family have relocated from China and have 2 nannies working with the children. The governess’ role will be to introduce English language to the children and to work in a team alongside the other household staff. The candidate: The ideal candidate will be fully fluent in English with a clean British accent. The candidate should be fun, friendly, active and positive, able to engage the children and to help them learn through play. Getting to know the English language should be an enjoyable experience for the children. Qualifications in Early Years or similar will be necessary as well as at least 3 years’ experience with a similar age group. Family experience would also be a plus. The candidate should be...

Live-in London Nanny sought for a lovely and welcoming family based in Mayfair (W1K). The family are seeking a nanny with longevity and previous multiples experience who can become part of their family long term. The chosen nanny will take care of three young children, B1, B3 and G5 on a sole and shared charge basis as mum is around and very ‘hands on’. The family are seeking an imaginative, dynamic and flexible nanny who has a passion for outdoor play and building a good social network. The successful nanny will take on all nursery duties, including arranging playdates, school drops off, taking children to clubs and creating stimulating activities to promote the children’s development. The nanny must also promote the importance of being active and cook healthy and delicious meals for the children. The family additionally employ a full time housekeeper. A driver is essential for this role and a car will be provided for the nanny during the week. The nanny must also be happy to...

Daily Nanny sought for a delightful family based in Kensington. The  family  are seeking a professional Nanny to care for their two young children G 7  and B 5  on a sole charge basis as both parents are busy professionals. The successful Nanny will take on all nursery duties, including school drops off and pickups, planning fun and engaging activities and cooking healthy nutritious meals and  preparing  snacks for the children. Additionally, the Nanny will assist with the children’s reading, spelling and homework. Overall, the Nanny will  engage with the children whilst  manag ing  and  organising  the children schedules  alongside liaising with the parents and schools if required . This role will suit a professional Nanny with a strong work ethic looking to commit to their next long-term role.  A driver is preferred but not essential.  The Nanny must also be open to occasional proxy parenting, babysitting and minimal travelling with the family if required. The...

Professionals in the Recruitment of Nannies and Governesses Kensington 32 hours a week. £30,000 to 40,000 per year. This is a fun position for a creative daily nanny. A long standing client of ours is looking for a part time nanny caring for two wonderful children aged 5 & 7 years old. (There is also a 3 year old who has her own rota nannies) Tuesday to Friday from 3.30pm to 8.30p. Saturdays 7.30am to 7.30pm. During the week days you will be required to cover the school pick up, take the children to any after school activities they have, assist with homework, prepare dinner and over see bath and bedtime. Saturdays are all about having fun with the children. Creating interesting activities and taking them on various outings. The family travel during the holidays and the rota nannies go with them. However, there may be occasions when you they will request for you to go with them. On these occasions you will be paid extra.

A lovely return client based in SW5 is seeking a Daily nanny to work Wednesday to Saturday caring for 3 children, 8 month old baby boy, G3yrs and a B8yrs. The eldest attends school during the day and the little girl attends nursery 9am to 3pm except for Fridays when it finishes at noon. This role is sole charge during the week and shared care on weekends. All nursery duties required including child related laundry, cleaning and cooking fresh nutritious meals for the children. The successful Nanny must have experience with similar ages and a qualification would be a bonus. This role would suit a committed nanny who is looking to stay long term and become part of the family. Nursery and school run required (Walking distance). A ‘muck in attitude’ is essential however the family do employ a housekeeper.    Working Wednesday – Saturday - 40-45hrs per week, family are flexible.   Hours are as follows:   Wednesday 2.00pm – 9pm and Thursday/Friday – 7.30am – 8.30pm and Saturday 8.30am –...

A kind and caring Qualified Daily London Nanny sought for a lovely family based in North West London, NW6. The successful Nanny will take care of two children G7 and B3 on a sole charge basis. The family are seeking an energetic, imaginative and patient Nanny who has had previous experience with multiples and working with children aged 3 – 7 years. A childcare qualification is preferred. The eldest currently attends school and the youngest attends nursery 5 days a week. The successful Nanny will take on all nursery duties, including school pickups, bed and bath time, arranging fun creative and age appropriate activities including cooking healthy nutritious meals for the family. Additional duties will include assisting the eldest with homework, grocery shopping for the family and light household duties. A driver is preferable for this role, but by no means essential. The Nanny must additionally be happy to travel with the family to the US and within Europe during some school...

Live-in London Nanny sought for a delightful young family based in Hampstead (NW3). The successful Nanny will be taking care of two young children G19 months and B4. The role will consist of taking care of the little girl on a sole charge basis and shared charge of the little boy alongside another nanny temporarily. A nanny with SEN experience would be a bonus.  The little boy attends nursery 3 times a week and will be in school full time from September so primary care is for the little girl however some daily care and support is required for the little boy. The chosen Nanny will be responsible for all nursery duties, including drop offs and pickups, preparing meals for the children, assist with bath time, helping to support the little boys needs and taking the little girl to classes. The ideal Nanny will have a ‘muck in’ attitude by helping with the up keep of the house and take the children to any appointments during the week. The family additionally employ a lovely part-time...

Lovely private family based in W14 (Brook Green near Hammersmith) with three children aged G11, G8 and B7 are looking for a well-educated Nanny. This role will be on a sole charge basis however mum works mostly from home and dad occasionally. The family is seeking a native or fluent English-speaking candidate with a dynamic and ‘muck-in’ attitude. Excellent organisation is a must, thinking ahead to tomorrow’s schedule, as well as organising the children’s schedules looking to the month/s ahead amidst the family’s broader plans, planning the logistics in this three-child household with after-school clubs, play dates and FaceTime tutors as well as homework support. Further duties include school runs, preparing healthy meals, running errands and walking/ feeding the dogs (the family have 4 small Chihuahua x dogs and a cat). The family employs a cleaner 3/ week and a housekeeper 2/ week. The family has a second home in the Cotswolds (1hr from Paddington by train, or 1.5 hrs from the...

An enthusiastic and positive Daily nanny sought to care for 3 boys ages 9, 3.5 and 13 months based in West Dulwich. This is a long-term role which will be on a sole charge basis and the Nanny will be responsible for looking after the baby as well as some school drop offs and pick ups for the eldest two children. The ideal Nanny will have previous baby experience and a warm, caring gentle approach. All typical nursery duties are required, as well as assisting with developmental stages, organising fun/creative play, scheduling play dates and outings suitable for the children's ages.  Cooking fresh meals from scratch is needed as well as batch cooking for the baby. A driver is required and ideally the Nanny would have her own car.  Working Monday – Friday, 7:15am to 7.15pm. The family also have a Labrador so the Nanny must be pet friendly and open to taking the dog out for walks with the baby.  The family are also seeking a Nanny who is happy and flexible to babysit occasionally. The...

An enthusiastic and positive Live-in Nanny sought to care for 3 boys ages 9, 3.5 and 13 months based in West Dulwich. This is a long-term role which will be on a sole charge basis and the Nanny will be responsible for looking after the baby as well as some school drop offs and pick ups for the eldest two children. The ideal Nanny will have previous baby experience and a warm, caring gentle approach. All typical nursery duties are required, as well as assisting with developmental stages, organising fun/creative play, scheduling play dates and outings suitable for the children's ages. Cooking fresh meals from scratch is needed as well as batch cooking for the baby. A driver is required and ideally the Nanny would have her own car. Working Monday – Friday, 7:15am to 7.15pm. Own bedroom with double bed and ensuite bathroom is provided. The family also have a Labrador so the Nanny must be pet friendly and open to taking the dog out for walks with the baby. The family are also seeking a...

Daily Nanny/Housekeeper sought in New Southgate, N11. The 4 bedroom property is home to an informal and busy Couple and their 7 year old son. You will be responsible for all general household duties including a weekly deep clean, ironing and occasional family cooking. The boy's school is within walking distance and only pickups will be required. Both parents travel with work, so flexibility to do 5-6 overnight stays a year will be required. During school holidays, the role will be more childcare focused and there will be nursery duties. You must be pet friendly as the family have two small, very friendly dogs and you may be required very occasionally walk them. Flexibility to travel to the families second home in the countryside and possibly overseas is needed. This role would suit someone who is flexible, discreet, trustworthy and responsible and happy to muck in when needed. A driver with own car would be a strong preference. Working hours, Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week. Role...

A positive and upbeat Live-in Nanny sought in Oxshott, Surrey. The successful Nanny will be responsible for the care of three children aged G6, G4 and G1 on a mixture of sole and shared care (Dad works between office and home, mum is returning to work in September). The eldest two are in primary school. The family are seeking an energetic and fun Nanny, with a firm but fair approach to join their family on a long term basis. The ideal Nanny will have previous baby and multiple experience. All typical nursery duties will be required, arranging fun days out, planning of activities, school drop offs and supporting with homework. Additionally, cooking fresh nutritious meals for the children will be needed. Accommodation provided is a lovely annexe above the garage on days of duty. The family are also seeking a Nanny who is happy and flexible to be open to both proxy parenting and doing some travelling. A driver is required. The family additionally employ a part time cleaner twice a...

A positive and upbeat Daily Nanny sought in Oxshott, Surrey. The successful Nanny will be responsible for the care of three children aged G6, G4 and G1 on a mixture of sole and shared care (Dad works between office and home, mum is returning to work in September). The eldest two are in primary school. The family are seeking an energetic and fun Nanny, with a firm but fair approach to join their family on a long term basis. The ideal Nanny will have previous baby and multiple experience. All typical nursery duties will be required, arranging fun days out, planning of activities, school drop offs and supporting with homework. Additionally, cooking fresh nutritious meals for the children will be needed. Working hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7am – 7pm, with 1 evening a week of babysitting (7pm – 10pm), total 39 hours per week. The family are also seeking a Nanny who is happy and flexible to be open to both proxy parenting and doing some travelling. A driver is required. The...

Live-in Nanny sought for a charming family based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The principals are seeking an experienced and qualified Nanny, preferably Norland but by no means essential. The family are in search of a kind and respectable Nanny with a gentle approach to care for their two young children G3 and B1 years on a sole charge basis. The successful Nanny will be responsible for all nursery duties, such as assisting with the children’s in place routine, arranging stimulating activities such as arts and crafts, as well as encouraging learning through outdoor play. The family are seeking a flexible Nanny who is happy to accompany the family travelling for holidays and business. A candidate who can drive is essential for this role. Pet friendly is a must as the family have a beloved Schnoodle. The days and hours of work are Monday – Friday 7:30am – 7:30pm, with two nights of babysitting a week. Accommodation provided is a lovely ensuite bedroom on the top floor of the...

A professional and caring Spanish speaking live in Nanny sought to care for one girl aged 5 years for a lovely family near Basingstoke, Hampshire. This role will be on both a sole and shared charge basis. The family are looking for a kind, intelligent, imaginative Nanny with a calm approach. The girl enjoys art, cooking, imaginative play and outdoors activities so a Nanny with an adventurous personality with a love for these things would be desired. All typical nursery duties are required including cooking fresh, healthy meals, laundry and arranging age-appropriate activities. Hours of work: Wednesday 12 midday – Friday 7pm, Saturday 7am – 7pm. There will also be additional hours provided during school holidays, travel occasionally – to be agreed. Accommodation can be provided with the role (not essential) consists of either own 1 bedroom flat nearby or own 2-bedroom/3bedroom cottage on the large beautiful estate. A driver is essential for this position and a car will be provided....