Job Summary:
This family is seeking a dedicated and experienced Governess who can confidently take the lead in the children’s daily structure and education. The role involves both morning and after-school support, including planning and preparing meals, supporting homework, and implementing routines around school and bedtime. The family values strong emotional intelligence, excellent planning skills, and a background in early years or educational development. You will be stepping into a key role within the household, often working independently while Dad is at work or travelling.
This role offers flexibility with live-in or live-out options, and the chance to really make a lasting impact on the family’s routine, education, and day-to-day structure. A rewarding role for a confident and nurturing candidate who thrives in organised, child-focused environments.
Job specification:
• Supporting children’s educational progress through structured homework supervision, reading, and storytelling
• Creating a calm, organised after-school environment that promotes focus and academic confidence
• Encouraging learning through play, including age-appropriate creative and educational activities
• Helping children to develop good habits around organisation, time management, and responsibility
• Communicating regularly and staying informed of school performance and progress
• Supporting the morning routine to ensure a positive, focused start to the school day
• Overseeing bedtime routines, encouraging healthy sleep patterns
• Planning and preparing balanced meals to support physical and mental wellbeing
• Creating and maintaining a weekly children’s menu
• Running errands, completing children’s laundry, and keeping children’s spaces tidy
• Assisting with school runs if required
Candidate specification:
• Energetic, positive, and active
• Proactive and highly organised – able to plan and anticipate needs
• Strong background in education or child development (teaching or nursery experience highly desirable)
• Naturally firm but fair – confident in setting boundaries and routine
• Excellent communicator and able to build respect and trust with children
• Must be flexible, adaptable, and happy to take initiative
• Clean UK driving licence required
• Genuinely passionate about child development and helping children thrive
• Experience managing busy household routines, and ability to step in confidently during solo care periods
Accommodation:
• Separate bedroom with en-suite within the main house
Enhanced DBS check required at offer stage & and a current First Aid Certificate
How to apply:
Applying for this position: Please email your interest in this position to kkapps@edenprivatestaff.com Please ensure you include the reference number for the position you are applying for (found at the top of the advert). For candidates who are not currently registered with Eden Private Staff, please include an up-to-date CV when applying. Applicants for this position should have excellent checkable references and a valid DBS. Please note we only register candidates with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role. If applying for a UK based role, please ensure you have the correct right to work documentation as we are unable to support with visa applications or sponsorships.