26 governess jobs found in London

A highly experienced, professional nanny required for two children aged 7 and 2.5yrs in SW London. The family are looking for an exceptional candidate who is organised, positive, helpful but most importantly kind and caring. The nanny will be required to take care of all nursery duties, school runs as well as meal prep and bath time. The candidate will be highly motivated to help the children achieve their best with good working knowledge of educational development. The position is mainly sole charge with some shared care for both children. You must be firm but fair, safety conscious and engaging  able to manage homework, arrange afterschool activities and playdates, meal preparation for the children and bath time. You must also be highly motivated to help achieve the children’s milestones. A Norland nanny or professionally trained nanny is required for this role. A car driver is essential and a vehicle can be supplied for nursery duties. Travel up to 6 weeks per year will be...

Daily Nanny sought for a role in SW3 working Thursday - Sunday. This role will be sole charge taking care of little girl (G4mths) with occasional shared care as mum is ‘hands on’ and around during the weekends. You will be responsible for all nursery duties including all child related cleaning, cooking, shopping and arranging age related activities and play groups. No laundry is required as the family employ a HK part time. The family are looking for someone creative to come up with daily activities and to take the little girl to classes, art, music and outdoor, playful activities. The role would suit a nanny that is fun and happy to network in the area with other nannies, looking for a long term role and wanting to become part of the family. You must speak fluent English and/or Italian speaker would be a bonus. Similar age experience is essential. Driver is a bonus and travel with the family is required most holidays. Hours are 7am – 7pm with occasional babysitting. Negotiable...

Experienced and competent live in Nanny/Housekeeper sought to care for three children aged 15 years (B) and 8 years old (B + G twins) based in Holland Park. This role will be on both a sole and shared charge basis. The ideal candidate will be active, fun and enthusiastic. Must have a flexible approach, and really love spending time with the children. A passion for cooking would also be desired. All usual Nanny duties are required including cooking fresh, healthy meals, assisting with homework and arranging age related activities. Other duties when the children are at school will include cleaning, keeping the home organised and running of errands when required. A driver would be a bonus and a car would be provided on duty, however is not essential. Working Monday – Friday, 6.45am – 10hrs per day with a break in the day so flexibility. The candidate must be open to travelling with the family on holidays to various locations. Bedroom with en-suite bathroom provided. Salary is...

Professional Rota Nanny sought for a friendly family based in Kensington. This will be working with 3 children aged 7 years G, 5 years G, and 2 years B.  Working 24/7 1 week on 1 week off on a shared and sole charge basis. The Nanny must be flexible to help with cover if ever required on their week off. The children are very active so the Nanny must be organised and able to plan and create fun educational activities for the children. All nursery duties and cooking fresh healthy meals for the children is required. The successful Nanny must be happy with extensive travel (mainly during the school holidays). The Nanny must be organised, confident, caring,  have excellent hygiene and be able to work within a team with other staff members that are employed. Driver is essential with experience of driving and parking in London. Car will be provided for the Nanny whilst on duty.  Accommodation will be consisting of own large bedroom and bathroom.  Salary up to £55-60k gross per annum...

Live in, hands on Head Housekeeper/Cook sought in Hampstead, NW3. Home to a friendly, informal family with three daughters although now only two live at home (ages 19/17/12 and two cats). The perfect candidate should excel in terms of their attitude, experience and skills, and should want to look after the family and the home as if it was their own. The house is supported by a team of trained and experienced staff who have been with the family for many years, a very happy attitude, pro active coordination and team work is essential : a live out cleaner comes 4 x week and another comes on Sundays (in total providing 35 hours), there is also a gardener, PA, and maintenance staff that the successful candidate will need to coordinate with. Role duties: While the family seeks an excellent experienced all-rounder , the candidates experience of versatile (mainly Mediterranean and Asian style) healthy family style cooking is the priority, this extends to meal planning, restocking supplies,...

Daily Housekeeper with a can do attitude sought in Richmond.  A lovely return client of Staff of Distinction, the successful candidate will be responsible for the care of a well presented family home. The Housekeeper must be competent in all housekeeping duties including cleaning, washing and ironing clothes and liaising with contractors. Working well in a team is essential as there is a full time Nanny employed. The successful candidate must have a muck in attitude and be flexible for occasional babysitting and possible family cooking when the Nanny is not available. Pet friendly is a must as the family have a cat, kitten and soon a dog. Driver not essential, but would be a bonus. Working hours Monday-Friday 6am-2pm. Salary on offer £14-£15phn up to £600pwn/ £42,660gpa dependent on experience. Interviews to commence as soon as possible for a flexible start date. Ref no: 32939

Daily Nanny sought for role in Oxshott, Surrey. This position will be a mixture of sole and shared care of G4 and newborn due in March 2023. The successful Nanny will be part of a very informal household with appreciative parents. The Nanny will take on all nursery duties, carry out school drop off/pickups, take the little girl to clubs and arrange activities. Once the baby is born, the role will be heavily focused on newborn care. The position would suit someone who is passionate about children, is kind, caring, reliable and can be flexible. Baby experience is essential for this role. Part time cleaner employed once a week. Driver essential for this position and family can provide car on duty. Working hours can either be Monday – Thursday or Monday – Friday to suit the Nanny and again between 8-10 hours per day based on the Nannies requirement. Babysitting may be asked up to two evenings per month. Salary on offer between £14phn – £18phn (up to £69kgpa) dependent on previous...

Domestic Couple sought for maintenance, security and part time Housekeeping role located near Wokingham, Berkshire at a beautiful part time family residence set in 6 acres. The principles travel frequently and are only in residence 3- 4 months per year. This is a great role for a reliable and trustworthy couple looking for a long term position. General maintenance to include painting, DIY, care of tennis courts, swimming pool and gym, simple electrical/plumbing tasks, liaising with outside contractors if necessary and driving for the principals when they are in residence. Some gardening would be a bonus. Housekeeper will be required on a part time basis to clean and do laundry, as well as grocery shop and run errands. Family cooking would be a bonus if this is something that the candidate enjoys, but is by no means essential. The principals travel extensively and during their absence you will feed and care for their dog and act as a security presence for the main property. Couple...

Informal and generous return client of Staff of Distinction seek a long term Daily Housekeeper/PA/Cook at their weekend residence in Milton Keynes. The family travel frequently so they do not visit the property every weekend. Once a week, you will travel to their home in central London (all expenses covered by employer). The modern property in Milton Keynes has recently been fully renovated to a high standard. The principals are looking for someone who can keep the home well organised, tidy and ensure that it runs smoothly. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning, food shopping, precooking simple meals, laundry, general organisation and checking stock. At the London home, you will not be required to do any cleaning as there is a part time Housekeeper. There you will assist with wardrobe management, unpacking and running errands. A lovely full time Nanny (who was placed by our agency) cares for their young son. Driver essential for this role. Interviews to...