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About the Role

An UHNW international family seeks an experienced, engaging, and academically confident Governess for their two daughters (ages 4 and 10). This role involves academic support, educational activities, and childcare, with a focus on 11+ preparation for the older child. The Governess will work collaboratively within a fully staffed household and travel internationally during school holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured academic support across the general curriculum, supporting school learning objectives and associated academic development.
• Support the older child with 11+ preparation.
• Plan creative, educational, and age-appropriate activities for both children while balancing learning, play, and downtime.
• Adapt activities and teaching approaches to the age, interests, and learning style of each child.
• Encourage curiosity, confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.
• Establish clear and consistent boundaries and sensitively navigate moments of resistance or frustration.
• Support wider childcare duties and the girls' evening routine, including preparation for bedtime.
• Liaise with the parents regarding the children's learning, progress, and development.
• Work collaboratively and discreetly alongside other household staff.
• Travel internationally with the family during school holidays and provide increased support during these periods.

Requirements

• Previous Governess, teaching, tutoring, or educational childcare experience.
• Calm, confident, and emotionally attuned, with a strong approach to boundaries and consistency.
• Warm and fun while maintaining appropriate structure and expectations.
• Able to adapt their approach to different ages, personalities, and learning styles.
• Confident working in both sole-charge and shared-care capacities.
• Discreet, professional, and able to quickly understand household dynamics.
• Flexible and able to travel internationally during school holidays.
• Able to work on a self-employed basis.
• Right to work in the UK.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of the British primary curriculum
• Demonstrable knowledge of the 11+ process and curriculum
• Native English speaker or native-level English fluency

Location

• Chelsea

Work Type

• Permanent
• Self-employed basis
• Full-time (during holidays)
• Part-time (term time)

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• Degree-level education or equivalent strong academic background
• Teaching qualification or relevant educational qualification highly desirable

Salary/Compensations

• Highly competitive hourly rate, depending on experience

About the Company

• UHNW international family based in Chelsea.